Banff Cycling Tours: The 7 We Would Book

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

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

Join guides such as Megs, Michael, Luke, or Santiago for a four-hour Banff outing combining a 26-kilometre e-bike ride with a three-kilometre Johnston Canyon walk. You will pass Vermilion Lakes, cycle the Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Parkway, then hike to Lower Falls before returning by shuttle.

“We had such a fun time on this adventure! Scott, our guide, was great! He was kind, funny, knowledgeable, and attentive to the needs of the each rider (a few of us were first timers). And to top it off, he’s a great photographer! Thanks for a memorable day, Scott! Hope to visit again some day!”

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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 for about two hours with a certified guide and no more than seven other riders. Routes vary with the weather and may include Vermilion Lakes, Fenland Trail, Spray River, Bow Falls, the Banff Springs Hotel, and the town sign. Guides such as Taylor, Michael, and Nolan add local history, photo stops, and useful riding advice.

“Great experience. Taylor was very considerate, knowledgeable made it fun. I was less experience on bike but he made me feel comfortable and safe. He had more experience bikers have their fun time too. Scenery was fabulous. Hiking to these places would have taken several hours, I had limited time. A very refreshing experience. Worth every penny.”

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3.Banff: 4-Hour E-Bike and Walking Tour in Johnston Canyon

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

Spend four hours combining an e-bike ride and a hike from Banff to Johnston Canyon. You’ll pedal through Vermilion Lakes and along the Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Parkway, then walk to Lower Falls with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Michael, Alina, Chris, and Jennifer have been praised for safety, local stories, and great photo stops.

“This was a fantastic 1/2 day tour from start to finish. Chris our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We saw a coyote! Loved it Johnston Canyon was beautiful and loved the 26k ride First time on e-bikes for both of us”

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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 guide such as Molly, James, Joshua, or Candice leads the two-hour outing, supplies a helmet and rain gear, and sets a comfortable pace for a small group of up to six.

“Tour was fantastic. Candice was awesome and very knowledgeable. It was a great way to spend an afternoon”

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

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

This three-hour Banff outing combines about 12 km of easy e-bike riding with a 2 km Sundance Canyon hike. You’ll follow the Bow River, visit Cave and Basin, and ride with a small group of up to seven. Guides such as Julia, Dylan, Santiago, and Luc have led recent tours.

“Julia was a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about nature and all that it has to offer. The e-bike ride was fantastic and the trek up through Sundance Canyon was beautiful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lovely active morning.”

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6.Banff Townsite: E-Bike Explorer

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

Ride an e-bike 16 km around Banff Townsite with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than seven. You’ll see Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Vermilion Lakes, Banff Springs Hotel, downtown, and Cave and Basin. Emilio and Sean have led recent tours, and the easygoing pace suits first-time e-bike riders.

“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.Banff: Mountain Lakeside Guided E-Bike Tour

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

Meet your guide at Banff’s historic train station, get fitted to a pedal-assist e-bike, and ride a 38-kilometre circuit past Cascade Ponds, Bankhead, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. Small groups, rain gear, snack bags, and guides such as Molly, Candace, Josh, and Daniel make this a practical half-day outing for riders aged 12 and up.

“Everything was amazing Best e bike tour ever done Josh was great”

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