See nature as you've never believed possible
 We
encourage our guests to explore our incredible
National Park environment. For guests wishing to
explore the park on foot there are literally
hundreds of fabulous trails each of which as a
unique experience. Our staff, managers and
owners have hiked most of these trails and would
love to make a recommendation to you.
For the visitor who has a limited time frame to
explore the park, you may wish to view the park
using some rather unique exploration vehicles.
While staying with us you can choose from
helicopters, snow coaches, gondolas, jet boats,
ATV's, canoes, river rafts, and other forms of
transportation. All these activities combine a
unique experience based on the unique World
Heritage Site you are visiting. Again, our
reservation and front desk staff will be happy
to make a reservation for you and prepare a
daily itinerary.
Just ask us and we will endeavor to provide you
with an experience you will find truly
memorable!
To book any activities through our Mountain
Adventure Specialists,
please
send an email to
info@cathedralmountain.com.
1. Guided
Hiking:
Half day hikes offered daily (approximately
3 – 4 hours long), departing from Moraine Lake
Lodge, with routes alternating between:
a.
Larch Valley –
alpine valley with spectacular mountain
lakes and streams nestled in a forest of
magnificent larch trees.
b. Consolation Valley
– Consolation Lake is surrounded by
glaciers, spectacular Rocky
 Mountains and avalanche scree slopes. On
the trail you will see 10 – 20 varieties of
alpine mushrooms, spectacular colors of
Indian Paint Brush (flower), and many
varieties of alpine flowers.
c. Both hikes are
considered moderate.
Rate: $39/person
SPACE IS LIMITED, ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE
RECOMMENDED
2.
Canoeing on Moraine
Lake:
available to all Cathedral Mountain Lodge
guests on a complimentary basis. Participate in
an activity that has been ongoing in Banff
National Park for over 100 years!! Canoe dock is
open daily from 10:00AM to 7:00PM.
Plan 60 – 90 minutes for one trip, activity is
considerate moderate.
3. Canyonjet
Safari Tours:
explore the spectacular Columbia River by
jetboat. An onboard naturalist will entertain
and educate you while touring through some of
the most beautiful terrain in Canada. Allow 90
minutes travel time from Cathedral Mountain
Lodge.
Rates: $89.95/adult
$69.95/youth
(ages 6-18)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
4. Icefield
Helicopter Tours:
What
better way to explore the Canadian Rockies than
by helicopter? View pristine alpine meadows,
streams and glaciers. Guests will be overwhelmed
by the sheer majesty of the surroundings. Truly
spectacular- a can’t miss!!
Tours leave the base every half hour between
7:00am and 10:30pm. Allow 2 hours travel from
Cathedral Mountain Lodge.
Rate: $149/person
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
5. River
Rafting:
An
exciting activity that is sure to bring a smile
to your face and a memory not to be
forgotten. The rafts are launched just outside
Yoho National Park into the Kicking Horse River,
45 minutes from Cathedral Mountain Lodge.
Rate: $89/person (includes transportation
from Lake Louise)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
6. Horseback
Rides:
Trail
rides begin at Lake Louise. Choose
a trip to
either of the unique tea houses
located in the
area.
Rate $75 for trip to Lake Agnes Tea House,
many other trips available.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
7. Snow
Coach Tours:
The
unique snow coaches take you onto the Columbia
Glacier, which covers 325
square
kilometers, one of the largest accumulations of
snow and ice south of the Arctic Circle.
Rate:
$33.95/adult
$17.00/youth (ages 6-15)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
8. Golf:
Enjoy
a round of golf at one of BC’s “Top 30” golf
courses. Four courses available within 60
minutes from Cathedral Mountain Lodge.
Rate: $80/person including cart rental
9. Lake
Louise Gondola:
located approximately 20 minutes from Cathedral
Mountain Lodge, the gondola takes visitors to an
elevation of 6850 feet. View grizzlies during
the June 1-20 period as they feed on wild
flowers, and in August, when they feed on wild
berries.
Rate: $23.00/adult
$11.50/youth (ages 6-15)
10.
Other Activities
As
always, we would be pleased to book one of the
following activities:
 a.
Canmore Caverns
b. Lake
Minnewanka Boat Tours
c. Guided fishing
d. Banff Upper Hot Springs (sulphur hot springs)
e. Mountain bike rentals |
