Reconnect to the natural world with unforgettable experiences in Banff and Lake Louise.
The Adventure Travel Trade Association invites you to rediscover the incomparable setting of Banff and Lake Louise October 6-12, 2019. Situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park, Banff and Lake Louise delivers accessible year-round adventure and wellness every day of the year. Home to three ski resorts, countless glacier fed lakes, two vibrant townsites, and authentic Canadian culture and cuisine, this place is unforgettable and truly Alive.
Just an hour and a half’s scenic drive from the Calgary International Airport, Banff and Lake Louise delights year-round. Businesses and attractions are open to support unique experiences for visitors every month and every season of the year.
The two itineraries offered on ATTA’s Adventure Week Banff and Lake Louise will rejuvenate you with a renewed understanding and love for Canada’s singular culture and natural environment.
Two Incredible Itineraries in Banff & Lake Louise
AdventureWeek Banff & Lake Louise features two itineraries — Connect and Immerse — both set against the Canadian Rockies, showcasing the area’s diverse and dynamic adventure opportunities.
CONNECT – Banff and Lake Louise is a place to connect with nature and rejuvenate, and it’s accessible by all. Situated in Canada’s first national park, a protected place, you are connected with nature whether you’re walking down the vibrant Banff Avenue, looking up at the snow-capped mountain peaks, or hiking along a ridge with views of protected nature, as far as the eye can see.
Activity Level: Easy active (beginner level, easy physical activity)
- Activity: 2-5 hours most days
- Distances: Hike up to 9.6 kilometres (6 miles)
- Surfaces: flat or rolling terrain with some possible steep sections
- Elevation change: up to 609m (2,000 ft) a day
The Connect itinerary includes:
- a mountaintop boardwalk at Sulphur Mountain via the Banff Gondola
- a dive into history with a tour of the Cave & Basin National Historic Site and a hot spring dip
- a canoe ride on Lake Louise
- indigenous walk with storytelling and foraging
- Johnston Canyon walk
- Icefields Skywalk and Explorer
- helitour, caving and forest bathing
- incredible food experiences in this burgeoning culinary community
IMMERSE – For the seasoned adventurer who wants to truly understand the special nature of this place, this itinerary will explore deeper into the 6,000+ square kilometres of Banff National Park. Push yourself to your personal limit with epic experiences you’ll never forget.
Activity Level: Vigorous (must be physically fit; hiking experience preferred)
- Activity: 5-8 hours most days
- Distances: Hike up to 19 kilometres (12 miles)
- Surfaces: mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents; uneven trails
- Elevation change: up to 1,219m (4,000 ft)
- Previous technical rock climbing or via ferrata experience not required.
The Immerse itinerary will enrich your understanding of the region with a variety of activities:
- a hike deep into the 6,000+ square kilometres of protected Banff National Park
- a morning of climbing around Banff’s epic crags with a certified local guide
- a via ferrata experience to view Banff from above
- a classic lodge experience located on one of Banff’s best wildlife viewing routes
- a deep dive into the rich history of Canada’s first national park and its people
- a tour of delicious local eateries
- a ridge walk with breathtaking views of glaciers, peaks and lakes