Canmore: Lost Towns and Untold Stories Hiking Tour - 3hrs
Overview
The Lost Towns Trail hike from Canmore is a beautiful journey through the Canadian Rockies, guided by an experienced instructor.
Highlights of the Hike
- Trailhead: Begins at the Canmore Recreation Centre, easily accessible from Canmore. Your guide ensures you have the necessary gear.
- Distance and Duration: The trail is about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) one way, with a descent of 240 meters (785 feet), taking approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- Scenery: The hike features lush forests, stunning views of the Bow Valley, and the chance to spot local wildlife like deer and elk.
- Guidance: Your guide shares insights about the area’s flora, fauna, and historical context, making the hike both enjoyable and educational.
- Breaks: Scheduled stops for rest and photography at scenic points are included.
The hike offers a perfect blend of adventure and nature, with your guide providing knowledge and ensuring a memorable experience.
What's Included
- Ice Cleats *when required
- Hiking Poles (upon request)
- Profressional Certified Guide
- Bottled water Snacks
Meeting Location
1900 8 Avenue
Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embarking on a hiking tour to discover buried treasure and lost mining towns in the Canadian Rockies! An unforgettable adventure that combines history, exploration, and breathtaking scenery.
Hiking down overgrown wagon roads to the lost mining towns provides an enriching experience. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll venture into a fascinating historical landscape while enjoying spectacular natural beauty. Prepare for an adventure filled with discovery!
At the end of the hike, your guide will lead you back, reflecting on the day’s discoveries and the intriguing history of the area. This hiking tour not only offers physical activity but also a deeper connection to the rich heritage of the Canadian Rockies.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- - Eligibility: This tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues, back problems, recent surgeries, or serious medical conditions. Pregnant women are also advised to refrain from participating. Additionally, this tour is not designed for children under the age of 8.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Ice Cleats *when required.
- Hiking Poles (upon request).
- Profressional Certified Guide.
- Bottled water. Snacks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Canmore: Lost Towns and Untold Stories Hiking Tour - 3hrs is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- - Eligibility: This tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues, back problems, recent surgeries, or serious medical conditions. Pregnant women are also advised to refrain from participating. Additionally, this tour is not designed for children under the age of 8.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Canmore: Lost Towns and Untold Stories Hiking Tour – 3hrs will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Ice Cleats *when required
- Hiking Poles (upon request)
- Profressional Certified Guide
- Bottled waterSnacks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- - Eligibility: This tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues, back problems, recent surgeries, or serious medical conditions. Pregnant women are also advised to refrain from participating. Additionally, this tour is not designed for children under the age of 8.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
