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Private Guided Tours

Lake Louise — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:00:54 +0000

Tailor Your Backcountry Wilderness in Western Canada: Hire a Private Guide

There are many tour companies operating in the Canadian Rockies out of Banff, Canmore, and Jasper that offer group tours and packages for all manner of outdoor activities. Many companies also offer private guided tours for your outdoor experience in Alberta’s backcountry.

Most of the activities you see listed here – backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, ice climbing, mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking, trekking, backpacking – can be done with a private guide. In fact many tour companies will tailor a trip for you or your group, so you can have a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience in Banff National Park or elsewhere in Western Canada. The pace of the activity, the degree of difficulty, and the level of service and comfort is customized to the needs and abilities of you and your group – it will be virtually impossible not to have fun!

We can recommend the guides at Yamnuska Mountain Adventures if you’re looking for a private guided tour in the outdoors of Western Canada. While Yamnuska specializes in mountaineering, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering and hut-to-hut traverses, as well as day-hikes and multi-day backpacking trips and trekking in the warmer months. Equipment rental, food — Yamnuska will even assist you with arranging local transportation.

But let them tell you in their own words: “We specialize in organizing and crafting wonderful hiking experiences. From the beginning we will work with you to plan the trip that best incorporates your needs and objectives. Once you are ‘out there’ you will be with our very professional guides whose mandate is your safety, enjoyment and education.” You can also ask the company for references.”

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Yamnuska Mountain Adventures

200 – 50 Lincoln Park
Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Wilderness First Aid Courses

Lake Louise — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:00:28 +0000

Be Prepared for Your Canadian Rockies Backcountry Trip: Wilderness First Aid

So if you’re reading this you obviously want to come to the Canadian Rockies and play outdoors in beautiful Banff National Park. And you’re probably aware that safety is important when you’re out in the backcountry, because if you or someone you’re with is injured, help may be a long time coming.

With this in mind, ever given further thought to taking a wilderness first aid course? Yamnuska Mountain Adventures hosts wilderness first aid courses by Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine, Canada (RMAM). This 10-day (80 hour) course is the industry standard for outdoor professionals; many tour companies based in Western Canada require this type of certification for their guides.

Wilderness first aid course topics include:

patient assessment system
body systems
environmental injuries/conditions
anaphylaxis, lifting/moving/extrication
patient carries
backcountry medicine
CPR

Topics are covered in-depth and includes simulations, according to Yamnuska. The course is recommended for outdoor professionals as well as for folks like us that enjoy outdoor recreation. If you’re going to spend an extended period in the backcountry — days or weeks at a time – this can be good knowledge to have.

Yamnuska’s course is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety as an Advanced First Aid certificate. In 2011 the course runs January 6 – 15; April 16 – 25; and October 27 – November 5. Yamnuska also offers a three-day recertification course. Courses take place at Yamnuska headquarters in Canmore — that makes it perfect to combine the course with a Canadian Rockies getaway.

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Yamnuska Mountain Adventures

200 – 50 Lincoln Park
Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Weddings in Lake Louise, Banff and Banff National Park

Lake Louise — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:49:45 +0000

Let Western Canada’s Rocky Mountains Provide the Perfect Wedding in Lake Louise and Banff

Lake Louise, Canada, and the Canadian Rockies offer the most visually stunning wedding locations of any destination in the world. A wedding in Lake Louise will be one to remember for not just for you and your spouse, but for your entire wedding party and guests.

Just imagine a wedding with beautiful Lake Louise in the background, or perhaps feeling the warm embrace of that special someone on top of a mountain after you were swept to the top in a helicopter. And then retire to your cozy, romantic boutique hotel, or bask in the luxury of a five-star resort hotel.

The majestic beauty of the mountains, the tranquility of Lake Louise and surrounding lake and the scenic alpine meadows of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies provide a most awe-inspiring environment. It is this environment that surrounds Lake Louise and ensures your wedding will last in your memories for a lifetime. When it comes time to make that commitment to each other, enjoy the moment in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park and Lake Louise.

Banff National Park – From Canmore to Lake Louise, We’ve Got the Best Locations!

Lake Louise Wedding Photography by Peak Photography

Located in the heart of Western Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Canmore, Alberta is as convenient of a weddings destination as it is scenic. Only 75 minutes from Calgary International Airport, Canmore is a vibrant town that has an eclectic mix of real Canadian residents and tourists. Canmore is more of a “real” town, you might say, in comparison to Banff and Jasper, which rely heavily on tourism. Here you can find local pubs and true local restaurant flavor, as well as off-beat shopping. Many repeat travelers often lodge and stay in Canmor’s hotels and resorts, since it is so close to Banff.

Banff, Alberta – Canada’s first national park is famous for its natural hot springs and magnificent mountain landscape. As such, Banff is a photographer’s paradise – and a mountain bikers paradise, a hiker’s paradise, a skier’s paradise, a bird-watcher’s paradise, a kayaker’s paradise – you get the idea. But it’s also a luxury-lover’s paradise. Whatever accommodations you prefer – a rustic lodge, a boutique hotel, or world-class resort, it’s here in Banff. The town is located only one-and-a-half hours from the Calgary International Airport and thirty minutes west of Canmore.

Canadian Rockies Wedding Photos by Bonner Photography

Lake Louise, Alberta – This small mountain community is framed by stunning mountains, breath-taking glaciers and beautiful turquoise waters. Smaller and consequently less developed than either Banff or Canmore, Lake Louise is one of the most famous backdrops for weddings. This lakeside village is quiet, but with its world-class accommodations it is perfect for an intimate wedding in an outdoor paradise. Lake Louise is Located two hours west of Calgary on the Trans Canada Highway/Highway 1 – on the way you will pass by both Canmore and Banff.

Transportation services are plentiful and easy from Calgary to most areas around Banff and Banff National Park. Ground connections to Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise include shuttle service, limousines and rental cars. You will be traveling on the Trans Canada Highway/Highway 1 This scenic drive will take you from gentle foothills to the awe inspiring mountains of the Canadian Rockies. We recommend using SunDog Tours. You can also take train if you’re looking for a slower, scenic option.

Weddings in the Banff area are more than just ceremonies in splendid scenery with awe-inspiring mountains in the background, it’s about enjoying a life experience with that special someone. There is nothing like the Canadian Rockies. You’ve picked out the perfect wedding dress – now pick out the perfect spot in which to get married.

Want to research Lake Louise-area hotels, rates, and reservations? Then visit our Lake Louise accommodations section, or go to straight to our Lake Louise reservations page to check availability and rates.

Ready for an adventure vacation in the Canadian Rockies?

Lake Louise — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:44:16 +0000

Timberwolf Tours

Timberwolf Tours is your Canadian Rockies adventure vacation specialist.

Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Timberwolf Tours is a well known and reliable outfitter for adventure and group travel. We specialize in hiking, canoeing and trekking guided tours.

Thanks to our experience we deliver a high level of service. From your first contact with us to our last fare-well, we strive to make you feel comfortable and your vacation a safe and enjoyable adventure.

Sightseeing Tours By Banff Adventure

Witness the glory while learning the history of the Canadian Rockies with sightseeing tours offered by Banff Adventure Unlimited. Trained and knowledgeable guides will lead you to UNESCO World Heritage sites, across glacial plains, or along spirited rivers.

Each package is designed to highlight some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the Canadian Rockies. Take in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, or travel to the Columbia Icefields to trek across glacial fields. Guests can also choose packages that combine the beauty of both the mountains and lakes.

Each sightseeing tour highlights some of the best sights of Banff National Park on either full day or half day tours.

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