Banff and Bow Valley E-Bike Tour

All bookings for 2024 are now finished.

$199 / person
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: ~25 km / 15 mi
Group size: 2 - 8 riders / guide
Departs daily at 10 am and 1 pm

See all the most spectacular views in Banff while learning about the history, geography and ecology of the area with one of our expert local guides. The e-bikes allow us to cover a good distance in the most fun and immersive way possible.

The tour varies slightly from day to day, but generally includes the Bow River Trail, Vermillion Lakes, and the Banff Springs Golf Course loop past Bow Falls. All these roads and pathways are easy, and have little to no traffic.

This tour is easy and accessible for all types of riders. We take frequent short breaks for photos.

We have two departures daily at 10 am and 1 pm.

Banff and Bow Valley TOUR FAQ’S

  • What should I bring with me on the tour?

    • We recommend bringing the following:

      • water bottle

      • sun screen

      • sunglasses

      • rain jacket or shell, mountain weather can be unpredictable !

      • warm layer(s) and/or gloves depending on the weather

    • If you don’t have one or more of these things, they are all available for purchase at our shop.

  • Can I pick up my e-bike early or keep it after the tour?

    • Yes. The e-bike is reserved for your use for the full day of your tour. You are welcome to pick it up any time and keep it after the tour, as long as the e-bike is returned before we close for the day (6pm).

  • Can my kid(s) / teen(s) come on this tour?

    • Yes! As long as your child is tall enough to ride their own e-bike (minimum height 4'10" / 147 cm) they are welcome to join this tour.

    • If your child is too short or young to join us on their own e-bike, we are happy to organise this as a private tour where you can bring a bike attachment or your kids can join on kids bikes. Contact us for details and pricing.

  • Can I book this as a private tour?

  • Can I do this tour but on a regular bike instead of an e-bike?

    • In our experience, we have found it works best for everybody to be on e-bikes, so that the group stays together. The e-bikes have 5 different levels of assist, so you can turn the assist down or off if you want to get more of a workout.

    • That said, if you are a strong and regular cyclist that typically averages at least 20-25 km/hr (12-15 mph) on your rides and feels comfortable riding for 2 hours, you can take a road comfort bike (same cost) or a performance road bike ($20 upgrade) on this tour. Please contact us to book.

    • We can also arrange a private tour for groups that all want to be on regular bikes. Contact us for pricing and to book.

  • What happens if the weather is bad on the day of our tour? Can I get a refund?

    • Our tours go ahead rain or shine. As the old adage goes: “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!”

    • In general, Banff is a relatively dry place. It is rare for us to get sustained rain for an entire day. More often, if the forecast calls for rain we get short rain squalls that move through. That said, mountain weather is famously unpredictable!

    • If you are concerned, we always offer a full 100% refund on cancellations at least 24 hours in advance, we can also transfer your tour to another day (pending availability).

    • If the weather is truly terrible on the day of your tour, ie. snow or non-stop rain, then we also provide 100% refund at our discretion.