Canmore Cave Tours
Canmore Cave Tours
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Monday
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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  • AlecCalgary
    Calgary, Canada15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome, tiring, fun adventure
    We did the four hours adventure tour with our fabulous tour guide Anne. On the half hour hike she talked knowledgeable about the forest and showed us fossils. In the cave she was super supportive and relaxed, showing us how to best get down or up without making us feel inadequate. The tour itself was amazing, difficult at times but doable. We were tired afterwards but happy. Our 13 year old remarked that this tour was better than video gaming
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 August 2024
  • Jane P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome Adventure!
    I have been wanting to do a tour of the Rat's Nest Cave since I moved to Alberta over two decades ago. I should not have waited so long! This was a fantastic day of adventure from the hike up and down from the cave entrance to the cave adventure itself. Not a dull moment and our guide Annie was fantastic! We were a small group and got to experience rappelling down into the cave, several squeezes as well as total darkness! I highly recommend this adventure to anyone that it appeals too!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 25 August 2024
  • Joey W
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun and unique experience not to be missed!
    A fun and unique experience not to be missed! Our guide, John, was patient, knowledgeable, and encouraged us to push past our comfort zones in a safe and empowering way. We learned so much about the history of the area and the cave and had a blast while doing so!
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 September 2024
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Terri-Lynn G
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
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.
Written 18 March 2023
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jchaps787
Buffalo, NY3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
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.
Written 6 May 2023
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Paige
Edmonton, Canada27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
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.
Written 14 September 2020
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Liz M
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
This is a must do activity. Our guide was excellent. It is about a half hour hike up the mountain to get to the cave entrance; however, our guide was very accommodating in stopping for less active people to get their breath. These caves are quite deep and what I really enjoyed was the creativity employed by our guide to make this experience more than just hiking in and around the caves. At one point, he had all of us turn off our lights and crawl in the dark. I liked the way he assessed our groups physical abilities to see what we could handle. Going through the chute and crawling through some small places was a memorable experience. If a person couldn't do this, there were alternatives making this experience possible for most people. I enjoyed the longer cave experience because we were able to do some rope repelling. It was worth the money we spent on this adventure. I will be returning with other family members when they come to visit.
Written 11 November 2020
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GXEJoe
Brampton, Canada2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Family
This was a once in a lifetime experience, with our guide Hyun Ho making it truly special!

Admittedly, this was no cakewalk, but all the effort put into this caving experience was really satisfying, especially when you were made to feel safe and confident with nothing but positive encouragement from your guide (thanks Hyun Ho!!!).

I would not hesitate to recommend Canmore Cave Tours.

Fantastic job!
Written 22 July 2020
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DANIELLE L
Canada3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Friends
I usually like the tops of the mountains but I discovered the beauty underneath!
This tour was so much fun. They provided all the physical equipment and provided the positive energy for an amazing experience. They were aware of everyone's tolerance for closed spaces and gave us options accordingly!!! They challenged us just enough and Max was an interesting and thoughtful guide. Sharing his knowledge and his amazing stories!!! Everyone needs to discover the earth from the inside!
Written 1 November 2020
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SZN
Mississauga, Canada25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
We had absolutely the most amazing experience at Rats Nest Caves. We opted for the longer your. During the experience, we hiked up 20 mins, rappelled a 20-30m opening deep into the caves, slid, squeezed, and roped our way through various openings and crevices, and a lot more. All of us, including my wife, 20 year old daughter and 14 yo twin boys, had the most amazing experience of our lives. There was no time at which we felt scared etc. The guide was absolutely fantastic, and 100% knew what he was doing. Safety was above and beyond. There are ropes tied at all the steeper parts of the cave to help you with the ups and downs.

Unless you're claustrophobic, this is an activity not to be missed. Be ready to use all your muscles and joints to their fullest. And come back out with lots of bragging rights. Def do the longer tour if you can, not the shorter one.
Written 1 August 2021
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AlecCalgary
Calgary, Canada15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
We did the four hours adventure tour with our fabulous tour guide Anne. On the half hour hike she talked knowledgeable about the forest and showed us fossils. In the cave she was super supportive and relaxed, showing us how to best get down or up without making us feel inadequate.
The tour itself was amazing, difficult at times but doable. We were tired afterwards but happy. Our 13 year old remarked that this tour was better than video gaming
Written 24 August 2024
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Joey W
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
A fun and unique experience not to be missed! Our guide, John, was patient, knowledgeable, and encouraged us to push past our comfort zones in a safe and empowering way. We learned so much about the history of the area and the cave and had a blast while doing so!
Written 16 September 2024
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TravelHalfling
Canada33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
We did a 10:15 adventure tour and it was so much fun. Our guide Annie was very nice and very knowledgeable. Our hike up to the cave was a little harder than normal due to a lot of ice. I was a little worried we would be too tired before we even started but once you are in the cave it is more about strength than cardio so it was a good mix. They are not kidding though about getting proper shoes. A gentleman from another family on our tour had insufficient runners and he struggled on the ice on the trail and in the cave at times. My partner and I are not in the best shape but we were able to do the whole thing. That being said the last part of the tour when we were climbing back out was starting to push the limit of the strength in our arms and legs. Overall, we were thrilled with the day and would say it is absolutely worth the cost.
Written 20 March 2020
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