Overview
Travel up through an old burn, see the benefit of wild fire on an ecosystem, enjoy the riddle of glaciation and how it has sculpted the mountain environment we see today.
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Banff-Windermere Highway
Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1B5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is a half day hike in the Canadian Rockies in the more remote Kootenay National Park near the boundary of Banff National Park. Hike up a previously glaciated valley with towering cliffs and glaciers above, learn about the history, flora, fauna, ecology, geology and geography of this spectacular environment.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Stanley Glacier Valley Hike?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-18084P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Local Guide.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Stanley Glacier Valley Hike is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Stanley Glacier Valley Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Local Guide
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
