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Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots
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4 hours (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: Kootenay National Park
You'll hike on an easy trail along a bridge across the frozen Vermilion River and and along the snowy path winding through a forest of pine trees to the fascinating Paint Pots, which are mineral deposits once used by First Nations people for rock painting. Along the way you will hear stories from your friendly guide of Banff’s indigenous people, explorers and fur traders who lived in and traveled through the Rockies. After having a go at the crazy carpet slide down the hill (if you wish!) your guide will share hot chocolate and make a sweet frozen dessert in the snow for you to try - delicious maple taffy. This three-kilometer (1.86 miles) afternoon tour is an excellent trip for beginners as it covers a mainly flat terrain with minimal elevation gain, and also suits anyone wanting a pleasant activity outdoors in the majesty of Kootenay National Park.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hot chocolate and a maple taffy treat
- Return transport from Banff
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Snowshoes and hiking poles
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior. Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 12:55 PM Canalta Lodge at 1:00 PM Banff Caribou Lodge at 1:01 PM Fox Hotel & Suites at 1:02 PM Red Carpet Inn at 1:03 PM Douglas Fir at 1:06 PM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 1:10 PM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 1:12 PM Rimrock Resort at 1:20 PM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 1:25 PM Banff Train Station at 1:30 PM Juniper Hotel at 1:35 PM If no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 1:12 PM.
Start time:
1:30 PM
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years.
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including a winter jacket, ski pants, hats, mittens, and warm winter boots.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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