Canmore: Canyons & Cave Paintings - 2.5hr Hiking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Alberta, Canada

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The mountains around Canmore are home to rugged canyons and ancient rock art (pictographs). Discover them with a certified guide on this small-group adventure that takes in views, routes, and vistas you won’t find in the guidebooks. Transport to and from the meeting point is included, as are hiking poles; ice cleats (non-slip chains for your shoes) are provided if required.

Discover Canmore’s mountain canyons with a certified guide
Uncover the mysteries of ancient rock art (pictographs)
Numbers are capped at just 12 travelers for a more intimate experience
Choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in

What's Included

Ice Cleats *when required
Hiking Poles
Professional Certifed Guide

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Canmore Recreation Centre
1900 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada
Please meet your guide in front of the Main Doors of the Canmore Recreation Centre. They will have a clip board. Transportation to and from the meeting location is included. Park Entry Fees are included. The meeting location is easily accessible by walking, public transit, or taxi.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kananaskis Country

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 11 reviews

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Personal & Packed with History – Grotto Canyon Hike with Jacob

Juanito_M, Jun 2025

Our guided hike through Grotto Canyon was the perfect mix of nature, history, and peaceful adventure — made even better by our guide, Jacob. It was a small group (just the three of us), which made the experience feel intimate and personal from the start. Jacob, a local Canadian, brought the area to life with his deep knowledge — much of it passed down from his godfather — and his genuine passion for the land. As we drove to the hiking area and hiked through the canyon, he shared stories about the First Nations peoples who once roamed these trails, weaving together history, culture, and nature in a way that added so much depth to what we were seeing. You could really feel the connection between the stories and the land around us. We started the hike early, which meant we had the entire trail to ourselves — no crowds, just quiet, rugged beauty. The hike itself was easy, making it enjoyable without being exhausting. If you're looking for a meaningful experience rather than just a walk in the woods, this tour delivers — and Jacob is the kind of guide who makes it truly memorable. Side note: We had a great time with our other tours in the area. Now we know the reason why! Jacob was the man who trained them.

Great experience....

Philicia_D, Jun 2025

Great experience. Beautiful views, our guide was very knowledgeable about the indigenous people that inhabited that part of Calgary and the important and enduring impressions they left in the region. He prioritizes your safety and ensures everyone is having a good time. You won't be disappointed?

Beautiful hike

Melissa_H, Sep 2024

Ben was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. This was a great, short hike with beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you! I hope you can join us again! All the best in 2025!

Beautiful sights and stories

Anna_M, Sep 2024

This was an amazing hiking tour. The scenery was gorgeous. I did this with my parents and our guide was Ben. Ben was friendly, fun, and really knowledgeable. He was also well prepared for the outdoors, which made us feel safe and confident. We got a great history lesson about the area throughout the hike. The cave paintings were really special to see. 1000% recommend this tour and ask for Ben!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Your also a STAR! Thank you very much!

flexible guide

Trena_R, Dec 2021

We booked Canyons and Cave Paintings, but on the day of our tour our guide, Jacob, gave us an option to change the location. The weather was not ideal for the canyon and there was another location we could go to that would have better conditions. He left it up to us to decided which hike to do. We went for the alternate location, which was an abandoned mining town. We heard about the mining history of the town, walked down a trail that was once the main street, and came across remnants of the past inhabitants. We did several walks with this company and all were great. The humor and knowledge of Jacob combined with flexibility make them great to tour with.