It was my first time "caving", and what an experience! I must admit it was a bit more intense than expected, and I am glad my husband didn't join me, he would not have enjoyed the pulling on ropes, rapelling or squeezing into tight spots (you can opt out though). We were lucky that our group was just four people; I can imagine it would not be as enjoyable in full season with multiple groups of eight (the maximum size) in the cave. I was surprised they run the tours year-round, as the hike to the cave must be a little challenging with snow and ice on the ground. Although they provide all the equipment: knee pads, crampons etc. And believe me, you will need all of it! My upper body was sore the following day; you certainly want to be in good shape to tackle this advendure! You also need your own car to drive first to the office, and then to the start of the hike. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and I am glad I did this tour. An experience I won't forget! read more

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My family did the adventure tour -- two late forties parents, two teenagers and a young adult. I admit I am scared of heights so was terrified about the rappelling but once I was actually doing it I was okay and thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the tour once that was over with. My favorite part was squeezing through the small spaces. They provide knee pads, helmets, coveralls etc. and you will realize how needed they are as you keep bumping your head on the rocks and scrambling on your knees. Our guide, Brent, was so knowledgeable about cave history and formation and it was interesting to see the different areas of the cave. This tour was by far the highlight of our trip to Banff. All my kids loved it. Highly recommend. read more

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What can I say other than "WOW!"? Reflecting back on our experience with friends, we realized just how unique and incredible this adventure truly was. We enjoyed every single moment. Huge shout-out to Brent: thank you for treating us like adults who can make our own choices, without trying to instill fear or hesitation. In many tours, choices are often "suggested" based on perceived ability, but you allowed us to embrace each challenge as it came. The whole experience was educational, fun, and lighthearted--truly unforgettable. I can't recommend this experience enough. I discovered so much about my own limits, all thanks to the supportive, carefree atmosphere you created for our group. The knowledge you shared was invaluable, and your demeanor was perfect. I felt challenged in a way that pushed me to grow without ever feeling afraid. This speaks volumes about the quality of the tour and the guidance you provided. Thank you for an experience we'll never forget--one we'll be talking about for years to come! read more

Super cool experience! Definitely not for the faint of heart and absolutely not for the claustrophobic, there are plenty of "tights & heights", but we had a blast! They guide you through the whole thing and explain some of the science and history of the cave which is cool, but the main attraction is the thrill of exploring a cave, rappelling down cliffs, and sliding down natural tunnels. It was a unique experience that's worth trying! read more

Canmore Cave Tours - Tours Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Our first "caving" experience in the gorgeous Canadian Rockies was an epic adventure thanks to our guide Nicolai. Not for the faint of heart but a must try for an adventure junky who doesn't mind a physical challenge! read more

Canmore Cave Tours - Tours Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

This was a great experience! We did the adventure tour. We had a blast and were thoroughly worn out afterwards. It's very different from the run-of-the-mill tour for tourists. We got to do activities that we had never done before and may never do again (like rappeling, squeezing through super tight spaces, crawling around in pitch dark with 10 strangers). Also, our tour guide was really fun and made the experience nice. I also felt safe with him preparing all the ropes and things for us and telling us where to step, when to slide on our butt, when to walk sideways, etc. It is quite a physical tour though. By the end of the tour my muscles were feeling shaky from being used so much. It definitely felt nice to be out of the cave and just walking around like a normal person instead of crawling around anymore. Also, FYI, all the squeezing through REALLY tight spaces is completely optional. it's not like you have to do that part if you don't want to. You will have to squeeze through some semi-tight spaces to do the tour (I think one part is called the laundry chute where you are basically sliding down a tight tunnel for about.... 20 feet?), but all the SUPER tight ones are only if you want to try it out. I was probably the smallest person on our tour, but even I was feeling a little claustrophobic/panicky when attempting the really tight squeezes. So be warned! The nice thing about the tour is they give you all the equipment and snacks/water you need, so the only thing you have to make sure to wear/bring is sturdy hiking shoes with grippy soles, and a sweatshirt or fleece (it gets cooooold down there). You could probably get by with just sneakers, but hiknig shoes are best as the rock down there is extremely slippery in spots. The reason I did not give my experience 5 stars is bc the day we went, I felt a bit crowded, as there were other tour groups in there that kept running into our group. and their tour guide was pretty loud and we kept hearing him and couldn't hear our own guide! I wish they had staggered the times a bit more so each group could have their own tour and not be interrupted with other groups. read more

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This was my first time and it absolutely worth it. I did the most easy one I guess (total 4 hours). I have knee arthritis from the car accident 5 years ago and I have many other broken bones since I got hit really bad (I stayed in coma for 2 weeks). I wasn't sure if I could do this but I really wanted to get the chance to explore the cave. Glad I did not give up because this is not as hard as I thought. It's a little challenge at the very end because you have to coordinate your leg, and hands. I am not good at balancing due to the car accident and I have to learn how to walk again for a month. So I am sure you can do it if I can. Also, inside the cave, the tour guide always show two different routes (one easy and one hard) and he always give people who needs support. It was an amazing experience! read more

My sister and I have done the shorter tour twice. The first time we were lucky enough to pretty much have a private tour as no one else signed up during our time slot. The hardest part of the journey was hiking to the entrance of the cave carrying all the equipment on our backs. I had to stop a few times as I have back problems and that stuff gets heavy pretty quickly. I would pay extra to have someone else get the gear up the mountain. The hike is very much uphill. No spoiler alert there :) The caving aspect was amazing. SUCH an adventure. I personally decided to do all of the squeezes and I am a claustrophobic person normally, so that was an amazing esteem boost. The entire experience in general was so great for my sister, as she sometimes has physical limitations from a knee injury and our guides were always so patient with her. After caving, her confidence is always through the roof and caving is now her FAVORITE adventure activity when we go to Canada. Our guides were always very knowledgeable. The 2nd time we did this tour, our guide skipped pointing out aboriginal markings that are inside the cave. I'm glad I knew that they were there from my first tour years back. I pointed them out so our group could see. I think those are awesome and not to be missed. My one complaint is that during our first tour in 2015, when we got to the Grotto, our guide told us that the blue water in the pool at the bottom was the purest water that existed. There were ropes marking off the water so that we couldn't get too close to it, but our guide said that since there were only 2 of us, that we could climb under the ropes and try the water. He said we would need to get on our hands and knees and sip the water directly from our lips without using our hands, as touching the water with our hands would contaminate it. I thought this was strange, but we didn't want to miss out on something special, so my sister and I both did this. In the corner of my eye, I happened to see our guide taking a photo with his phone, and then I wondered if he was screwing with us to show his friends later that he got 2 young girls to bend over a pool of water on hands and knees and lap up water like animals. My sister and I later joked that it was probably their emergency bathroom (God I hope not). 2 years later when we took this tour again, our different guide mentioned that the Grotto water is full of bacteria and not safe for consumption at all, which confirmed my earlier suspicion that my sister and I had been pranked years back. Soooo that sucks. It's dangerous. My sister and I both ended up getting sick from h.pylori in the last 2 years (I got a stomach ulcer), and there is no way of knowing if this was a result of drinking that water, but just fyi DO NOT DRINK THE WATER IN THE GROTTO! Otherwise, the caving experience is a really unique special adventure. PS: It's totally normal to be slathered in bruises all over your knees and forearms a few days after from all the crawling. read more

Very cool experience. Decided to do this randomly and it was a great decision. I was scared at first but it was totally do-able and very cool. We had a short hike to the cave and then spent the rest of the time in the cave. I used muscles I didn't even know existed, and I was sore for days, but it was a fun adventure. Our guide was nice and I'd definitely recommend trying this out if you are in the area with some free time. read more

Me and my friends needed a break from work at the hospital and this is a great way to relieve our stress! we all had a blast exploring the cave! Max is our guide and he is amazing! cave touring is definitely a must if you go to Canmore and we will definitely go back and do the longer tour :) read more

This was our second tour with Canmore Cave Tours. Last year we did the Discovery tour with our kids, yesterday was the Explorer Tour - just the parents. Our light-hearted guide, Brent, was fabulous. He was very well versed in caving and had loads of interesting info to share. The tour itself was physically challenging and certainly tested my limits. Repelling for the first time, squeezing through VERY tight places in complete darkness (dark was optional). Brent certainly kept us on our toes. This would be great for team building. A fantastic experience- would do again. read more

Canmore Cave Tours - Tours Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Fantastic adventure, highly recommended if you travel to Canmore. This is real caving, completely underground, pitch black and somewhat claustrophobia-inspiring! The guide made us feel safe and explained a lot of the natural history. Do it, especially if it's raining! read more

The tour was amazing! We had 2 great guide (Ryan and Brent). They were a lot of fun and joked around with the group. We booked the tour for my bachelor party and really made it a great experience! read more

This was amazing! We've been in a few other caves, but this was spectacular. They provide all the gear - coveralls, knee pads, helmets and headlamps. Brent, our guide, was knowledge and patient while he expertly guided us down the 6 story rappel and through tight squeezes. It was a bit of a workout, but the beautiful formations are well worth the effort! read more

Definitely a must do if you are looking for adventure. Max was my tour guide and he was great in terms of educational info as well as techniques for safety. Well worth the money! read more