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The effortless way to fall in love with Banff.
Hop on a fat-tire e-bike and feel the mountains open up. The bike does the climbing, you do the grinning. Follow the Bow River Trail past Bow Falls, loop the quiet road around the Banff Springs golf course, and stop at viewpoints over the town and peaks. Two hours of effortless adventure that feels like cheating, in the best way. Rides run year-round, on dirt and pavement in summer and packed snow in winter.
★ Banff's top-rated tour provider, with 5,000+ five-star reviews and four Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards.
Highlights:
◆ Bow River Trail and Bow Falls
◆ The golf course loop, a guest favourite
◆ Electric assist, so if you can ride a bike, you can do this
◆ Hot drinks and a sweet treat on winter rides
Why book with Radventures:
▸ Small groups with a local Banff guide
▸ Banff-born, independently owned
▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Banff Canoe Docks, at the corner of Bow Ave and Wolf St, beside Bow View Lodge. No hotel pickup on this tour. Start times: May 1 – Oct. 12: 12:30pm or 3:00pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 11:00am Please arrive 10 min early to get fitted for your bike.
Itinerary
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Bow River Trail (Pass by)
Start with an easy warm-up ride along the Bow River Trail, right from downtown Banff. Get comfortable on the e-bike as you follow the river, with Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain rising on either side.
Admission ticket free -
1Fenland Trail
Ride the Fenland Trail, a flat forest loop through tall spruce along Forty Mile Creek, just minutes from town. It's shaded and green in summer, quiet and snow-packed in winter, and a good spot to watch for elk and deer.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vermilion Lakes
On summer rides, cruise the quiet Vermilion Lakes Road, a mostly flat route along a chain of three lakes and wetlands just west of town. The wide tires grip easily on the gentle rolls, and the electric boost makes every rise effortless. Stop for the classic view of Mount Rundle rising across the water, one of the most photographed scenes in Banff. Keep an eye out for elk, beavers, and birdlife along the shore.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Spray River Trail Loop
Loop the Spray River Trail, a rolling forest ride along the river just south of the Banff Springs. The wide tires handle roots and gravel with ease, and the electric boost takes the work out of every climb. Watch for deer and elk in the quieter stretches, then pause for a view of the Fairmont Banff Springs from across the river, a different angle from the usual postcard shot. Finish with a fun downhill run back toward town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Banff Town Sign
Stop at the Banff Town Sign for a group photo with your e-bikes, with the mountains rising behind. It's one of the most popular photo spots in town, and your guide is happy to take the shot.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Ride up to the Fairmont Banff Springs, the "Castle in the Rockies," built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888. Pause at the terrace for a look down the Bow Valley, then roll on past the hotel's stone towers.
Admission ticket free -
5Bow Falls
Stop at Bow Falls, where the Bow River pours over a wide band of rock ledges just below the Fairmont Banff Springs. In summer, the falls run high and loud with snowmelt. Marilyn Monroe filmed scenes here for the 1954 film River of No Return.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cave and Basin National Historic Site
On winter rides, stop at Cave and Basin, the birthplace of Canada's national parks. In 1883, three railway workers found warm mineral springs in a cave here, and two years later the area was protected, starting what became Banff National Park. Step inside the cave to see the steaming turquoise pool.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring warmer clothing i.e. sweatshirts, jackets and waterproofs
- Children 15 and under are unable to join
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring warmer clothing i.e. sweatshirts, jackets and waterproofs
- Children 15 and under are unable to join
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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