Canmore Cave Tours
Canmore Cave Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Canmore Cave Tours operates year-round tours in Rat's Nest Cave, near Canmore, Alberta, Canada. For those seeking as much excitement as possible, including squeezes, rappels, and other adrenaline-inducing activities we offer a 6-hour "Adventure Tour". For those just looking to sample what the cave has to offer, or those with less time, we offer a 4.5 hour "Explorer Tour". We can offer these tours year-round, in any weather because the cave is a constant 5 degrees Celsius, a comfortable temperature any time of the year.
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  • Terri-Lynn G
    11 contributions
    Experience and fit level
    My children (teenagers) and I did the Rat’s Nest cave 4 hour tour. We had an amazing time and our tour guide made it that much more fun, he was very knowledgeable and skilled with this activity (and funny). He was also very patient with people who were less experienced with hiking/caving and gave extra rest breaks. This activity does require you to be somewhat fit in order to hike up the mountain and once at the cave, to be able to lift your body weight when your harnessed to climb up/down at the entrance of the cave and again once your inside. There are a 2-3 tight squeezes in there but there is an option to go around a different way with 2 of them. It’s definitely an adventure experience worth doing but for those that might be uncomfortable with small spaces, they should rethink this activity.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written March 18, 2023
  • jchaps787
    Buffalo, New York4 contributions
    An Experience You Don't Want to Miss!
    Canmore Cave Tour is THE experience to do while in the area. This is not a walking tour of a cave. This is full on caving/spelunking. It all starts with a fabulous well-paced hike up to Rat's Nest Cave. The breathtaking views begin to set intentions for an experience of a lifetime. While in the cave, you'll experience feelings likely never before. It truly was majestic with every step, scoot, and slide. Brett, our guide is a true leader. Without skipping a beat he was able to manage the entire groups level of comfort and guide us to receive the fullest experience based on our capabilities. Most important of all, he ensured everyone was safe and having the time of their lives! It's also valuable to mention that everyone at Canmore Cave Tours stewards the protection of these delicate natural boundaries, preserving them for all generations to share within the experience. Thank you for sharing this part of the beautiful world with us.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written May 6, 2023
  • Paige
    Edmonton, Canada29 contributions
    Mind-blowing
    My husband and I did the adventure tour over the long weekend and it exceeded our expectations. John was our tour guide and he was fantastic-very knowledgeable, fun and kept us all feeling safe. The cave is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before in my life and highly recommend it. The hike in is easy and the cave is thrilling and challenging.
    Visited September 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 14, 2020
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Elizabeth V
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Sep. 2023 • Family
Such a great experience! My siblings and I came here and we were blown away by how cool it was, it was perfect for our first cave. It was a fun challenge and Jon was so knowledgeable and made us feel safe at all times. Thank you so much for such a great experience, we’ll be back for the adventure tour soon.
Written September 11, 2023
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Joelann I
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Fantastic tour. Small group. I went solo and without a car and thanks to a co- caver got a lift to the cave. The caving company answered all my questions promptly and clearly.
Written September 11, 2023
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Laurie F
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Sep. 2023 • Family
Fantastic experience. We’ve done a fair amount of caving before, and really appreciated the care that went into fitting us with the appropriately-sized gear, especially the coveralls (we did get dirty). Our guide, John, was knowledgeable, friendly, calming and supportive. He set a perfect pace for the half-hour hike to and from the cave, as well as during the short rappel and the cave exploration itself. Our family had so much fun. Would highly recommend for anyone who loves scrambling, squeezing, sliding and crawling around on rocks in caves.
Written September 11, 2023
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Susan Z
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Sep. 2023 • Couples
Went on the Adventure Tour with my boyfriend and we were ultimately in a group of 7. Absolutely AMAZING and unforgettable experience! Our guide Brett gave us just the right amount of push to explore our limits in the cave and squeezes. He also brought a wealth of passion and knowledge about caving that made the tour even better and made me interested in more cave exploration in the future. Will be a trip that I will be bragging about and recommending for a long time. Thank you!
Written September 9, 2023
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Leigh S
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Sep. 2023 • Couples
My husband and I decided to do something different for our anniversary and Canmore Cave tours was exact what we were looking for. From the start it was a seamless process with all the gear we needed provided. The hike to the cave was beautiful. Once in the cave we were in a different world. Our guide was helpful, knowledgeable and fun! There were tricky spots but we were guided through each part with confidence. We will be back.
Written September 9, 2023
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reneouwehand
Pulau Perhentian Besar, Malaysia6 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
We were very thrilled doing the adventure tour. Lots of challenges. Excellent guide, both on safety as on providing information on various subjects.
Written September 6, 2023
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Jeff M
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Sep. 2023 • Family
Great experience with my two boys!! Tamara was a great guide and very knowledgeable!! Very unique experience that’s for sure!!
Written September 5, 2023
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Allan C
7 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
My daughters and I had such a seriously fun time on our tour! Brent was an excellent guide and showed us just how capable we were by encouraging us to go through some outrageously tight spaces in the caves! Besides being uber informative throughout our tour, he put our health and safety above everything else! Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a true adventure!!
Written September 3, 2023
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Yenom99
Edmonton, Canada30 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
A fantastic experience. I've been to Canmore numerous times and didn't even know this existed. Definitely worth the time to check out. Our guide, Brent, was a wealth of knowledge and extremely helpful. If you get the opportunity definitely check it out!
Written September 3, 2023
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Catherine S
4 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
An adventure of a lifetime. It was quite the experience and a wonderful site to see 😁
My family had a great time and our guide was absolutely fantastic with all the stories and putting up with all our antics. Last minute we decided to buy the go pro package and it was the best keepsake ever ❤️
Written September 2, 2023
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