Banff Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour — Bow River to Secluded Canyon

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers with a moderate fitness level who are comfortable riding a bike and managing short steep hikes.

Overview

Pedal the Bow River pathway and hike into a high-walled canyon on this three-hour guided eBike-and-hike from downtown Banff. It’s an accessible mix of riverside riding, park history at Cave & Basin, and a short, steep canyon walk away from the crowds.

Banff Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour — Bow River to Secluded Canyon

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The morning begins on Bear Street with the soft hum of e-bikes and the scent of coffee from Banff’s shops. Guides check helmets and explain controls while the town yawns awake behind the peaks. You push off, the motor easing you along the paved Bow River pathway, townsite gliding past—historic stone hotels one moment, mirror-flat river the next—until the forest closes in and the traffic noise thins to a bird chorus.

Adventure Photos

Banff Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour — Bow River to Secluded Canyon photo 1

Adventure Tips

Dress in breathable layers

Weather can shift quickly in the Bow Valley—bring a light waterproof shell and a midlayer to stay comfortable on both the ride and hike.

Use the e-bike assist

Let the motor take the strain on the climbs so you have energy for the canyon hike—maintain a steady cadence and communicate with your guide.

Hydrate and snack

Carry at least 1 L of water and a compact snack; the guide stops are short and there are no services on the canyon trail.

Closed-toe shoes only

The hike includes rocky, sometimes wet sections—sturdy trail shoes with grip are required; no sandals or flip-flops.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Elk
Pine squirrels and varied songbirds

History

The Cave and Basin near the trailhead is where hot springs discoveries in the 1880s led to the creation of Canada’s national park system, marking Banff as a protected landscape.

Conservation

Stay on designated trails to protect fragile alpine flora; e-bikes reduce trail impact by limiting the need for vehicle shuttles, but group size is kept small to minimize disturbance.