Had Paul for 2 days for private family tours of Banff & Lake Louise. Very knowledgeable about the area to learn the history and tailored the walks based upon our hiking abilities.

Not knowing anything about this area, Paul took us for 7 different day walks, including fishing and snowshoeing . Along those trips we enjoyed all the detailed information, regarding the fauna, the flora and anything you could ask for! Even learning some French Quebecquois, like the "maringouins" for moustics! We just had so much fun every single day, Paul would... More

I highly recommend Nature in Focus. Paul and Eva took me on 2 very different day walks, which were both wonderful. They have a wealth of knowledge about this part of the world, its geography, history, vegetation and wildlife. They suggest walks to suit your interests and abilities. A real highlight. Vivien Holmes

this was our first snow shoeing experience. We were extremely pleased with our guide Paul. He checked the snow the day before, picked us up at a time convenient for us and was extremely informative throughout our tour. He not only guided us, but also explained to us about the local history, flora and fauna. My husband(a true novice!) fell... More

My husband and I took a private hike with Paul in August 2011. He was amazing! He was so informative about our surroundings, and he is also a wealth of information for other things to do while you are in the area. I had researched a lot of things to do prior to our trip, but after talking to Paul,... More

I hiked with Paul on Sept 18 and would highly recommend booking with Nature in Focus!! Regardless of your hiking ability (beginner or advanced) he will be able to pick the perfect hike for you, will pace appropriately, is very knowledgeable on the flora/fauna/history of the area, and is very reasonably priced. (I contacted other companies in the area, but... More

My husband and I hiked with Paul Sylvestre for 7 days in August 2011. We had very high expectations for the experience and Paul managed to exceed them! In talking with various people, it’s clear that Paul showed us the top spots. He even took the trouble to arrange a pass for Lake O’Hara which requires phone reservations three months... More

I knew it was bear season and didn't want to hike Lake Louise area alone and I was lucky enought to find Nature in Focus Hiking Co. Excellent rates in comparison to their counterparts, the pace was dead on to my abilitites and I am certain they would be the same for everyone. Saw the sites before the crowds runied... More

My husband and I took two day trips with Nature in Focus. Our very first day we hiked with Eva to the Sunshine Meadows trails. It was amazing. Eve was a great guide and added to the hike when we wanted more of a challenge. She was incredibly professional and sweet. She gave us great advice on restaurants to try... More