Choose Your Pace: Hike the Canadian Rockies, Banff & Lake Louise

Loved this program. Loved the fact that we had one place to call home instead of moving from place to place, packing and unpacking. Loved the "choose your own pace" hiking options (Mellow, Moderate, and Motivated). Loved the experienced and very capable guides (Jack Burns, Brett, Kelsie, and Laura). Food could be better. Note well, you'll be in the mountains - almost every Moderate and Motivated hike had some kind of steep-ish elevation - if you have knee or hip problems and you want to do a moderate or motivated hike, make sure you have whatever prosthetic you need (compression knee brace, etc) or just enjoy the mellow hiking trips, which are all wonderful.

I had planned to return to this area and do some hiking in it for many years. The Road Scholar program was great. We had 21 participants, and when we divided into 3 groups, it was a perfect size. The location with its surrounding high, rocky peaks was beautiful, and hiking in them was spectacular. Some of the hikes were quite strenuous, so participants should be in reasonably good physical shape. The group and hike leaders were excellent, and provided us with interesting information about the locations we were hiking through. I have done many Road Scholar hiking programs, and this was among the best.

This was a great program and the 3 levels of hiking helped everyone to choose the hike that was right for them each day of the program. I found the hikes challenging but not too challenging for me and was amazed by the beauty in this part of the world. The guides were the absolute best and made the experience much better and more interesting, while keeping all the hikers safe. I would highly recommend this program. I would do it again tomorrow! It was an awesome experience.

All the guides were outstanding: professional, knowledgeable and highly engaging throughout the trip. The hikes were well planned and the lectures were presented in a organized and fun manner. Loved this adventure!!!!

Excellent guiding, socially, educationally, and (most importantly)great at getting us up and down the trails. Simply awesome.

Three different hikes were offered on every day of hiking, from relatively easy to moderately hard. In my experience, none of the hikes were real challenges. They were all thoughtfully chosen for their scenic or historical value. The hiking guides were very experienced and cognizant of the needs of all the members of the hiking group. Accommodations were not luxurious, but above average.

This was our 3rd Road Scholar program. The arrangements were great and we felt we had clear guidance. The itinerary was well done and managed by the leadership. The guides, led by Jack Burns, were exceptional and we connected with them all. The hikes were well managed and having 3 levels was perfect since everyone had something that worked for their abilities. We left that week energized and very happy we once again, chose RS.

If you want a great introduction to the Canadian Rockies, and like to hike, this is the trip for you.

Great hiking, beautiful scenery, amazing guides. You can choose the level of hike each day, that interests you.

Outstanding trip, very well organized. It gives one an excellent introduction to the beauty and diversity of Canada's Rocky mountain national parks.

Being able to choose your activity level for the day is a big plus. Also, having various guides adds to the enjoyment of the hikes.

Beautiful scenery and the added advantage of 3 levels of difficulty available daily made it possible for everyone to enjoy a great experience. The trip is very well organized and provides a lot of pertinent information about our surroundings.

This was an excellent program with staff that work well together. We enjoyed the hiking, the wild flowers, the views and even the occasional sprinkle.

Excellent choice for fantastic scenery combined with daily choice of hiking levels making for a good match for couples of different capabilities or people uncertain of their hiking level.

Terrific program. Extremely well-organized and well-run by the local guides (Company of Adventurers).

This was one of the best trips of my life! The guides and all of the employees of the sub-contracted group were beyond compare. Knowledgeable, organized, caring and fun! This trip is not to be missed!!

If you love dramatic scenery, and love hiking, this is the place for you. All of our guides were bright engaging people, fun to be with and explore the area.

This was an excellent trip. The organization was great - nice hotel, good food, well-planned hikes. Snow during the last days of summer didn't faze our guides. They were friendly, knowledgeable and patient. Bryce and his Company of Adventurers are wonderful! Many thanks to Bryce, Veronica, Cindy, Jeff, Scott and bus driver Rob.

Loved my trip-- GO!! Don't worry about a thing as they will take care of you. Every time was asked our tour guides for help they quickly said, "I can help you with that!" Amazing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We had great weather the first couple of days and then an early winter storm moved in and dumped 4 to 6 inches of snow. It was unexpected but a beautiful winter wonderland and challenging hiking environment. The group was great. Everyone took it in stride and made the best of it.

This was our first Road Scholar trip and it was truly amazing. Our tour leader, Bryce W (and his staff), made the trip one of our most memorable vacations we have ever had. We hope to get back to the Canadian Rockies again. Epic!!

I truly doubt that I will ever find another guided hiking trip as well executed as this one. The program was beyond my expectations. The guides (Katrina, Lynda, and Lynn) were more than qualified; they were all local, knew the terrain, were skilled and had a passion for their part of the world. They seemed to love what they were doing. The talks on the bus were well-presented and informative and made the bus rides pass quickly. It was great having one place to stay every night. If you are in good condition, love to hike, and want to experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, this is the program for you.

The Canadian Rockies have been on my bucket list and hiking in them was definitely the way to see them. Such beauty. So many ‘wow’ moments. The local company that ran the tour was fantastic. They are the reason for the 5 stars as they orchestrated such a memorable week. Liked that we stayed at the same hotel all week. It is walking distance to ‘downtown’ Canmore – a quaint town surrounded by majestic mountain ranges (including ‘The Three Sisters’). My first Road Scholar tour, but won’t be my last. Loved it !

This was an amazing experience! The whole trip was well planned and executed. It was worth every penny and every moment I experienced. I wrote the check and they took it from there, completely worry free. This is the way to go, and the company to go with! I'll be back!

This was a fantastic program with spectacular scenery, invigorating hikes, and capable and engaging tour leaders. This program is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an active, educational, and awe-inspiring outdoor vacation.

This was a great trip! The scenery was beautiful, the guides were great, the food was delicious! Having three levels of hiking accommodated everyone in our group.

See the glaciers in Canadian Rockies! Glacier National Park is beautiful too, but has no glaciers. This hiking vacation was more than we expected: learned more, saw more, outstanding hiking guides, and lots of new friends :-)

Hiking the Canadian Rockies, Choose Your Pace, was my first but not my last Road Scholar adventure. The guides were encouraging me to knew heights in many ways. Their support whether I chose to mellow out at any easier pace or hike over the Continental Divide and into my first Cirque, was always a pleasantly, exhilarating experience!

The program exceeded my expectations. The national parks that we visited were spectacular in their beauty. Our program leaders were helpful, informative, funny and friendly. Three levels of hiking ability/needs were provided each day, and I was very satisfied with the group where I landed. I also enjoyed learning about Canada, and was impressed by all of our program leaders' passion for their country. I wish I was still there on a trail!

The ability to choose from three different challenge levels of hikes everyday was wonderful- I, with seasoned guides, pushed my self to new heights>

This was my first Road Scholar trip and it was a great experience. The hikes were incredibly beautiful and the 3 levels of hiking were offered exactly as Road Scholars advertised, and difficulty of the hikes was based not just on length, but on terrain and elevation change. The staff running the trip were very warm and friendly, and did a great job keeping us safe, healthy, and informed in a lot of areas related to nature, history, and culture.

Exceptional hiking program with excellent local guides. A variety of hikes offered each day ensured all levels could experience the beauty and majesty of the Canadian Rockies.

Fantastic program. The three levels of activity "Mellow, Moderate and Motivated" provided options for every hiking ability. Company of Adventures provided outstanding guides and the scenery and hiking were breathtaking and "bucket list" worthy.

Wonderful trip! Bravo to Bryce, Jack, Veronica and Becky who showed us the true majesty of the Canadian Rockies!

Amazing guides, spectacular scenery and a choice every day of how strenuous you want to make it and where you want to go. This is a real hiking program with knowledgeable, skilled mountain guides. If you like to shop and stroll, this is not the program for you! Highly recommend.

What a thrilling week of hiking in the Canadian Rockies! Our group leaders from Company of Adventurers were so organized, welcoming and fun. Excellent lectures were given on our bus rides as we traveled from Canmore to begin our treks each day. Thank you to my fellow participants and leaders for a memorable adventure.

Amazing trip with stunning scenery and great hiking. Each day was organized so that we could choose the level of hiking that suited us. Do not be afraid of the elevation. The guides were fantastic at pacing and helping us get to the top if we chose to do so. Best part of the trip was hiking in the snow on the last day with a great group of people and guides who were so incredibly enthusiastic. Highly recommend this trip.

An amazing hiking trip that was beyond our expectations. The guides are wonderful and so informative. A great way to experience the Canadian Rockies.

This program is a spectacular way to see the Canadian Rockies. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable, the educational material they present is engaging and interesting, the meals and accommodations are great, and the hikes themselves are spectacular!

This program was over-the-top wonderful! The hiking, the organization, the group leader, the hike captains: from these perspectives the among the best of the RS programs I've attended (13) Bernie, our friendly drill sergeant and daily advisor made sure every event was punctual, the communication among the guides was thorough, safety concerns were discussed in detail and provided for, lodging was perfect. The daily choices of mellow, moderate, and motivated hikes meant the individual groups mere well matched according to abilities or daily attitudes. All our time was respected and occupied: all the lectures during the bus transfers to the trail heads and were uniformly informative. All of the hike captains: Doug, Pablo, Liza, Kritrina, and Bernie were exceptional. Their lectures on the bus were well-presented and very informative and they were outstanding on the trails and attentive to the various abilities and endurance of the members.

Hiking could not have been better and different levels were accommodated. Group leaders fostered great esprit de corps.

This is a fantastic trip, do not hesitate to sign up for this one. You will get to see some of Canada's most beautiful lakes 'at your pace'!

Wow! Fabulous hiking among some of the most incredible scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Bryce and tour guides Katrina, Jack and Harold ensure a safe, educational, and enjoyable adventure. Share their love of this beautiful environment and learn how Canada is trying to protect it.

The program is full of great educational and hiking experiences in breath-taking beautiful scenery. I loved every minute of it. Wish I started traveling with Road Scholar 20 years ago but am working on our next trip now.

This is a wonderful program, the hikes were challenging, the food was delicious, and the guides were terrific. The views were absolutely beautiful.