Banff Hiking & Camping

The Banff Kananaskis Bear Country Wildlife Focused Guided Hike with our guide, Tibor, was awesome! We learned so much from him and really enjoyed the experience.One thing to understand about this tour is that it is focused on learning how to look for signs of wildlife while hiking, rather than primarily going out in search of animals. Tibor does drive you around to see if you can spot wildlife, but seeing animals is not guaranteed. We were lucky enough to see some sheep and a moose while driving.During the hike, we learned about the different signs that can indicate bear activity. Fortunately, we didn't encounter any bears during our hike! However, what we learned with Tibor really changed the way we looked at the trail. The next day, while hiking on our own, we noticed what looked like bear diggings along the trail. Before our tour with Tibor, we would have had no idea what to look for.He taught us to recognize signs such as bear diggings, scat, disturbed vegetation, stripped bark on trees, and carcasses. Before this experience, we would have simply been looking for the bears themselves!We would definitely book another tour with Tibor if we return to the Banff area. It was a fun, educational experience, and we came away with a much better understanding of how to recognize wildlife activity while hiking. Mel & Lisa

This tour moved so smoothly from one spectacular site, to the next. Our tour guide Kamal was a lovely gentleman and took great care of us on the trip. It’s a long day, and very worthwhile.

Great tour with scenic drive and many beautiful spots to explore. Anna was a terrific guide with excellent driving skills!

There are not enough superlatives to adequately describe all that I received from Chris with Stellar Experiences when he led my on 3 incredible hikes in the Canadian Rockies. He is not just an accomplished backcountry guide, he is a STELLAR human being. Just having the chance to spend several hours each day with him on the trails was a rich, rewarding, and lifelong lasting opportunity. We had much in common and our conversations on the trail were both uplifting and eye-opening! He is incredibly knowledgeable in the lay of the land where we journeyed and he has copious amounts of experience in guiding and leadership skills from his formal education PLUS his own diverse and unique life path. He is a shining example of "walking the talk" in his professional as well as his personal life which I garnered through his open sharing of himself, his family, and the way he runs his business.It was both fortuitous and synchronistic how I initially heard about Stellar Experiences and yet it was a perfect fit for me. Chris spent much time with me on the phone prior to my visit to Canada from Hawaii in order to understand what I was looking to gain from my mountain sojourn. He is a wonderful listener and he took the information from our conversations to heart and then curated a customized itinerary for me. One of the many unanticpated bonuses I received on each hike was a hot cup of tea he made for me at the top of the trail before heading back down!In addition he was always available for my questions before and during my entire trip. He was also a wealth of new information and great ideas for me. Being my first time to the Alberta area he was invaluable in making my total experience one of ease and beauty. I thank him whole heartedly for his presence and attention on my behalf even beyond the hikes we shared. I feel I have made a new forever friend!!! I am already anticipating another trip to Canada next year, and of course hiking with Chris as a featured component.I highly, highly recommend Stellar Experiences to individuals, groups, and businesses without pause given the exemplary performance Chris, Shalini, and their team provides.Most sincerely, Zettelyss Amora, Integrative Yoga Therapist & Nature Lover.

Stella Experience was outstanding from the initial contact to the actual full day of hike and forest bathing. I highly recommend it. Our guide and curator was Chris, we were a family of 6 - parents, teenagers, young adults, and siblings. Chris succeeded in connecting with each of us on a deep, meaningful level. he even did small sessions of life coaching with the teens, which was incredible. He took us to a spot away from the crowds, which is scarce in Banff in the summer. The snack and lunch were nutritious and delicious, and every detail was planned and considered. Thank you, Stellar Experience, and especially Chris, for such a beautiful memory you curated and organized for us. We cannot wait to be back and do an overnight trip with this company.

Full package on some of the best spots around especially on a tight budget. More than what I had expected. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic time I had I hiked Johnson canyon it took my breath away it was a easy hike anyone can do it it was perfect

Our guide, Anastasiia, was very kind and helpful. She introduced each destination in detail and kept the trip running smoothly and on schedule.

Anna is a great guide. She provided lots of interesting information, made lots of of complementary stops . This tour was our main highlight of banff visit. We highly recommend

My teens and i had a great time with our group and Kamal, our your guide!!! Breathtaking scenery, and we were so lucky to have 5 bear sightings as well as sheep and mountain goats. What an amazing day! Kamal was attentive to helping our group, made sure all could have a great experience, and i appreciated the details shared during the tour.