Canmore: Private SUMMIT TOUR - Intro to Mountains 6H
Overview
Discover stunning mountain viewpoints along the trail before the final ascent to the summit, known as the "tea house." The charming ruins offers a perfect resting point to take in the views while enjoying a snack or your favorite drink.
The Lady Macdonald hike is a fantastic opportunity to experience the stunning natural wonders of Canmore while enjoying camaraderie with fellow adventurers. This tour caters to those seeking both challenge and beauty in their outdoor experience.
Here, you can soak up the tranquility of the surroundings, take pictures, and reflect on the journey you’ve embarked upon.
The challenging final segment of the hike goes to the true summit of Lady Macdonald and is not safe. The trail involves some very steeper sections, unstable cliff edges, and some scrambling. The tour will ascend to the Tea House Summit Visa and back to the trail head.
What's Included
- Guide carrying Bear Spray.
- Use of 1 or 2 Hiking Poles per guest.
- Professional guide - With first aid kit and safety equipment.
- Snacks Please bring your own favorite snacks for the hike.
- Bottled water Please bring your own 500ML to 1L bottle of water.
- Proper outdoor hiking footwear is required.
- Proper outdoor weather appropriate clothing is required.
- Windbreaking Jacket (suggested) for the summit.
Meeting Location
1001 Cougar Creek Dr #
Canmore, AB T1W 1E1, 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
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Kananaskis Country
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not for people with recent or continued mobility issues.
- Not for people who have had recent surgery.
- Not for people with recent or continued mobility issues.
- The summit is rated moderate trail. You don’t need skill but you need moderate fitness level
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under 12 years old.
- No travelers with back problems
- No travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- No pregnant travelers.
- Not for people who have had recent surgery
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.
- Guide carrying Bear Spray.
- Use of 1 or 2 Hiking Poles per guest.
- Professional guide - With first aid kit and safety equipment.
- Snacks. Please bring your own favorite snacks for the hike.
- Bottled water. Please bring your own 500ML to 1L bottle of water.
- Proper outdoor hiking footwear is required.
- Proper outdoor weather appropriate clothing is required.
- Windbreaking Jacket (suggested) for the summit.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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: Private SUMMIT TOUR - Intro to Mountains 6H is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not for people with recent or continued mobility issues.
- Not for people who have had recent surgery.
- Not for people with recent or continued mobility issues.
- The summit is rated moderate trail. You don’t need skill but you need moderate fitness level
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Canmore: Private SUMMIT TOUR – Intro to Mountains 6H 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
- Guide carrying Bear Spray.
- Use of 1 or 2 Hiking Poles per guest.
- Professional guide - With first aid kit and safety equipment.
- SnacksPlease bring your own favorite snacks for the hike.
- Bottled waterPlease bring your own 500ML to 1L bottle of water.
- Proper outdoor hiking footwear is required.
- Proper outdoor weather appropriate clothing is required.
- Windbreaking Jacket (suggested) for the summit.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not for people with recent or continued mobility issues.
- Not for people who have had recent surgery.
- Not for people with recent or continued mobility issues.
- The summit is rated moderate trail. You don’t need skill but you need moderate fitness level
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under 12 years old.
- No travelers with back problems
- No travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- No pregnant travelers.
- Not for people who have had recent surgery
