Prepare to be amazed by how Nordic Walking turbo-charges a simple walk. This Active by Nature "gentle adventure" will take place on scenic recreational trails within Canmore, with minimal elevation change. But the scenery will be outstanding so bring your camera for a photo stop or two! Poles provided. Offered year round. Suitable for ages 12 and over. Nordic walking poles provided.
Quick-Start Nordic Walking Tours
- Canmore, Alberta
- 1.5 hours.
- $35.00 + GST (per team)
- 12 Years and Up
- Year Round
Active by Nature offers 2 hour guided walks exploring scenic areas of Canmore. There will be a quick review of Nordic walking technique but the focus of these sessions will be maintaining a steady walking pace while exploring Canmore's scenic recreational trail network. There will be ample time to admire and appreciate the stunning surroundings and breath-taking mountains, snapping a photo or two. Learn about Canmore from an interpretive guide and discover all this mountain region has to offer. The walks will take place on gentle terrain with minimal elevation change.
RESERVATIONS
Please use the system below to reserve a tour for your guests. Pricing is listed for groups of up to 4 players
Open Pricing Overview
Active by Nature - Training Tools
Active by Nature offers a unique tourism experience in Alberta: Nordic walking. This is an exciting variation on the world's most popular form of physical activity and a great way to explore new destinations: walking! The tours are short duration (1.5 to 2 hours), inexpensive, offered year-round and a great way to get close to the mountains and nature, learning about Canmore and all it has to offer. Active by Nature also offers introductory level hikes and snowshoe hikes in beautiful Kananaskis country. Active by Nature has been in operation since 2008 and began delighting visitors from around the world with this “gentle adventure” since the summer of 2018.
Nordic walking technique is taught in the Quick-Start tour, which is 1.5 hours. If you have never experienced Nordic walking, this is the ideal experience to start with. If you have tried Nordic walking before, the 2 hour Nordic walking tour is the experience for you. You are welcome to take a Nordic walking tour with no experience, but keep in mind the focus of the tour is not on learning the technique but exploring Canmore on foot.
The minimum age is 12.
Normally, the maximum group size is 10. Larger groups may be accommodated by calling to discuss numbers and ability levels. Custom tours are available for groups of 4 or more.
Urban Poles, Canada’s leading brand of Nordic walking poles are provided for all experiences. They are different from other Nordic walking equipment and totally different from hiking or trekking poles. Icers (also called ice cleats) are provided in winter conditions.
Wear a T-shirt & tights/hiking or athletic pants. Be sure to bring a warm extra layer & rain jacket, just in case.
Running shoes are fine while light trail or hiking shoes provide even more support and are ideal. Please no flip-flops or sandals.
Leave purses at home. A small backpack is a great bring-along.
Bring water, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellant and don't forget your camera!
Wear a long sleeve t-shirt/thermal underwear top plus 1 or 2 layers (i.e.: light fleece top, heavier fleece top) & a wind/waterproof shell.
Wear winter boots or lined hiking boots. Icers which go over your footwear to prevent slipping, are provided.
Leave purses at home. A small backpack is a great bring-along.
Bring water, gloves/mitts, a hat/headband, scarf/buff/neck warmer, tissues/handkerchief, sunglasses and don't forget your camera!
To ensure maximum enjoyment, the ability to walk non-stop for an hour is recommended. Don’t worry about being able to keep up, tactics will be used to ensure people walk at their comfortable pace but the group stays together.
Product Pricing Overview
The Following Prices are provided by the supplier for your reference. In the event of a descrepancy between this list and the prices posted in the live booking portal, the live prices shall be considered correct. If you have any questions about pricing please contact Active by Nature directly.
| Product Name | Retail Price | Group Size | Approx Duration | Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Start Nordic Walking Tours | $35.00 | 2-10 Participants | 1.5 hours | 12 Years |
| Nordic Walking Tours | $45.00 | 2-10 Participants | 2 hours | 12 Years |