Top 12 Banff Bike Tours

1.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155Our pick

Start in downtown Banff with an e-bike lesson, then ride past Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway before hiking Johnston Canyon. Guides such as Megs, Michael, Luke, and Santiago adjust the pace for mixed abilities. Expect 26 km of biking, 3 km of walking, and a return shuttle.

“Meg,s was a fantastic guide. She was very personable and informative. We had a great ride and hike through Johnston Canyon”

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2.Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff | Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $141

Ride a premium electric fat bike through Banff for about two hours with a certified guide and no more than eight people. You may visit Fenland Trail, Vermilion Lakes, Spray River, Bow Falls, the Banff Springs Hotel, and the town sign, with the route adjusted for weather and group ability. Guides such as Taylor, Michael, Nolan, and Ollie add local stories, photo stops, and practical help.

“Fun trip with a great tour life. The e-bikes are really fun to ride and helped a ton - especially with some steep hills.”

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3.Banff: 4-Hour E-Bike and Walking Tour in Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Join a guide such as Michael, Alina, or Chris for a four-hour Banff outing that pairs a 26-kilometer e-bike ride through Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway with a three-kilometer hike to Johnston Canyon’s Lower Falls. The small group is limited to seven people, with a return shuttle to Banff.

“This was a fantastic 1/2 day tour from start to finish. Chris our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We saw a coyote! Loved it Johnston Canyon was beautiful and loved the 26k ride First time on e-bikes for both of us”

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4.The Local Banff Explorer – E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $91

Ride a modern electric-assist bike from Banff’s train station to Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, the Bow River, and Banff Springs Golf Course. Small groups of up to six keep the pace personal. Guides including Molly, James, Josh, Candice, and John share local facts, wildlife tips, and photo stops during this relaxed two-hour outing.

“Ryan, our guide was a really chilled guy. knowledgeable and obobservant”

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5.Small Group E-Bike Tour the Banff Local Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $81Best value

Ride from Banff’s train station to Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, and the Banff Springs Golf Course on a relaxed 2-hour-15-minute e-bike tour. Guides including Candace, Joe, Molly, John, and Josh help with bike setup, local stories, photos, and pacing. Groups cap at six, making this a friendly way to see Banff’s best nearby scenery.

“Our E-bike ride was wonderful! Molly our guide was very helpful and great to be around. The ride was just the right length and we had a fantastic time!”

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6.Banff: Bow River E-Bike Tour and Sundance Canyon Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $114

You’ll ride about 12 km from central Banff to Cave and Basin and the Sundance Canyon trailhead, then hike 2 km beside rushing water and rock walls. An English-speaking guide leads the way, supplies an e-bike, helmet, and water, and keeps the group to seven people. Guides such as Julia, Dylan, Santiago, and Luc have earned strong praise.

“The e-bikes were very powerful which we loved! My cousin loves to asks questions and our tour guy was great at answering all of them. I forgot his name, but he honestly was the best.”

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7.Banff Mountain Lakeside – E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Ride an e-bike from Banff around the Minnewanka loop with guides such as John, Ken, Nick, and Molly. Over about four hours, stop at Cascade Ponds, Bankhead, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. The ride covers roughly 20 to 24 miles, with rain gear, a helmet, photo stops, and a maximum of six people.

“This experience was amazing. We would’ve never gotten to see all the places that the tour guide took us. He was very informative and it was very fun. It also started to sprinkle a little bit and he had actually prepared with rain jackets for us, which was super helpful.. highly recommend, especially if you do not love being around all the crowds. This was a perfect afternoon.”

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8.Banff Townsite: E-Bike Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $730

Ride an electric bike through Banff Townsite with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of seven people. In two hours, you’ll see Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Banff Springs Hotel, Vermilion Lakes, downtown Banff, and Cave and Basin. Guides such as Emilio and Sean add local history, geology, and good humor.

“The bike tour was our first activity on our first full day in Banff and it was a great introduction to the town and it’s immediate surroundings and it enabled us to ‘get our bearings’. Emilio, our guide, was patient, helpful, knowledgeable about the history, geology and geography of the area and very good humoured! The bikes themselves were relatively easy to use - this was my first time on one- and made the whole experience enjoyable and exhilarating! All in all, a wonderful way to explore Banff!”

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9.Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $121

Start downtown Banff with an e-bike lesson, then follow the Bow River pathway to Cave and Basin and Sundance Canyon. Your guide leads a two-hour forest hike through canyon walls, clear cascades, and pine woods. Guides such as Michelle, Luke, Owen, and Sanne have earned praise for clear instruction and calm support.

“We had the best time with Michelle, our guide. She gave great instructions on the e bikes, safety and equipment. The hike was gorgeous and we never felt rushed at scenic photo stops! I highly recommend this adventure!”

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10.Banff: Mountain Lakeside Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Spend four hours riding a pedal-assist e-bike from Banff’s historic train station to Cascade Ponds, Bankhead, Lake Minnewanka, and Two Jack Lake. A guide such as Molly, Candace, Josh, or Daniel helps with fitting, route details, and wildlife safety. The group is limited to six, and rain gear is supplied.

“On arrival we were greater by Daniel who was very welcoming and friendly. We then met Molly who again was very welcoming. We were provided a helmet and jacket which were both in excellent condition like new. We were then sized with an Ebike and had a drive around the carpark to make sure we felt comfortable on it and could change it if not. The tour was amazing, we rode along the rivers to some amazing stops to take in the scenery. Molly was very knowledgeable about the history and of the area and answered all of our questions. The actual ride wasn’t too hard, there were a few…”

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11.2-Hour Guided Banff Townsite e-Bike Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $104

Ride about 16 km through Banff with a guide, pedal-assist e-bike, and helmet included. The route links Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Banff Springs Hotel, Vermilion Lakes, downtown, and Cave and Basin. Guides such as Michael, Bill, Jack, and Corey add local context. Minimum age is 14 and height is 5 feet.

“Great experience to see different location you otherwise wouldn’t visit in Banff. Bill our tour guide was excellent. Very informative . Bikes really good too.”

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12.Banff Nature E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

Ride an e-bike through Banff with an expert guide such as Cam, Mardi, Darby, or Ben. In about two hours, visit Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, the Nancy Pauw Bridge, and the Banff Springs Golf Course. The ride suits moderately fit riders and ends where it begins.

“Mardi was an awesome tour guide! Lots of beautiful things to see! Great tour to get up close to lots of nature”

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