7 Banff Bike Tours Worth Booking

1.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155Our pick

Ride 26 km from Banff past Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway, then hike 3 km through Johnston Canyon. Guides such as Megs, Michael, Luke, and Santiago lead small groups of up to seven. A shuttle returns you to Banff.

“We had amazing warm weather so we really got lucky with the early start. “Meg’s” was our guide and she did a great job talking about each of the stops we made. What a terrific experience to be able to explore the area on e-bikes and see new places we would not have otherwise experienced. The hike to Johnston Canyon was also gorgeous.”

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2.Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff | Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $141

You’ll ride a premium electric fat bike through Banff with a certified local guide, visiting sights such as Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, Fenland Trail, and the Banff Springs Hotel. Guides including Taylor, Michael, Nolan, and Ollie have helped guests feel at ease while adding local history, wildlife tips, photos, and occasional hot drinks.

“We were so glad we did this. They had nice, new bikes that were easy to ride, even in fresh snow. It got us out and into areas around Banff we wouldn’t otherwise have seen, and Michael, our guide, gave us plenty of historical and geological context to make the ride more interesting. Bring your snow helmet and goggles, and dress for the wind that you’ll be making while you ride.”

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3.4-Hour E-Bike and Walking Tour in Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Join a guide such as Michael, Alina, or Chris for a four-hour Banff outing that pairs an easy-to-use e-bike ride through Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway with a hike to Johnston Canyon’s Lower Falls. Expect 26 kilometers of cycling, three kilometers on foot, and a shuttle ride back.

“This was one of our favorite activities in Banff. It is highly recommended. Michael was also a great host. He was informative and made sure we got great pictures at all the prime spots.”

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4.The Local Banff Explorer – E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $91Best value

Ride a modern electric-assist bike from Banff Train Station to Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, the Bow River, and Banff Springs Golf Course. A small group and local guides such as Candice, Molly, James, and Josh keep the pace friendly while sharing wildlife and local history.

“Friendly informative guide. Small group so easy to keep together My one issue was that the tour was advertised as 2-2 and half hours and we were back in 1 and half hours, therefore I feel it was poor value. If I had been quicker thinking at the time I would have asked to keep the bike for another hour and gone exploring myself a bit, hence came away feeling a bit swindled”

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5.Bow River E-Bike Tour and Sundance Canyon Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $114

Join a small English-speaking group of up to seven for a 12 km e-bike ride from central Banff to Cave and Basin and Sundance Canyon, followed by a 2 km forest hike with 100 meters of elevation gain. Guides such as Julia, Dylan, Santiago, and Luc have led this route.

“Our guide Santiago was excellent! Very knowledgeable and kind. We had a lovely bike ride and hike. It was a wonderful way to spend our afternoon.”

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6.Banff Townsite: E-Bike Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $730

Ride a personal e-bike through Banff Townsite on a 16 km guided loop. Your English-speaking guide leads you to Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Vermilion Lakes, Banff Springs Hotel, downtown, and Cave and Basin. The tour suits first-time e-bike riders, families with teens, and confident cyclists.

“The bike tour was our first activity on our first full day in Banff and it was a great introduction to the town and it’s immediate surroundings and it enabled us to ‘get our bearings’. Emilio, our guide, was patient, helpful, knowledgeable about the history, geology and geography of the area and very good humoured! The bikes themselves were relatively easy to use - this was my first time on one- and made the whole experience enjoyable and exhilarating! All in all, a wonderful way to explore Banff!”

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7.Mountain Lakeside Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Start at Banff’s historic train station, fit a modern pedal-assist e-bike, then ride to Cascade Ponds, Bankhead, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and stories while you enjoy mountain views, wildlife country, and gentle electric assistance.

“On arrival we were greater by Daniel who was very welcoming and friendly. We then met Molly who again was very welcoming. We were provided a helmet and jacket which were both in excellent condition like new. We were then sized with an Ebike and had a drive around the carpark to make sure we felt comfortable on it and could change it if not. The tour was amazing, we rode along the rivers to some amazing stops to take in the scenery. Molly was very knowledgeable about the history and of the area and answered all of our questions. The actual ride wasn’t too hard, there were a few…”

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