BANFF
ADVENTURE DESK

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Canadian Rockies

Bespoke itineraries crafted by someone who has lived it

Plan Your Trip
What We Do

Your Trip, Our Experience

We build custom itineraries for adventure travellers heading to the Canadian Rockies. Whether you are chasing powder, teeing off with a mountain backdrop, or exploring the backcountry, we plan for all abilities and experience levels to help you get the most out of your trip.

Bespoke Planning

Every itinerary is built from scratch around your interests, experience level, and travel dates. From first-timers to seasoned adventurers.

Local Knowledge

Not just research. Two years living and working in Banff, exploring every corner of the Rockies.

Adventure Focus

Skiing, golf, hiking, backcountry. We specialise in active trips that make the most of the mountains.

About

Built on Experience,
Not Search Results

I spent several years working in hospitality in Banff, exploring every corner of the Canadian Rockies. Over 150 days on the slopes across all three resorts, numerous backcountry camping and hiking trips from spring through to autumn, and more rounds of golf with the mountains as a backdrop than I can count. This is not a side project built from other people's blog posts. It is built from first-hand experience of living, working, and playing in Banff. Engaging daily with visitors to the area gave me a passion for sharing that knowledge, and it is that passion which forms the foundation of Banff Adventure Desk and the many successful trips our customers have experienced.

2+
Years in Banff
150+
Days on the Slopes
3
Resorts, One Valley
Experiences

Built for Adventure

From first tracks to final pints, we plan trips around what you actually want to do.

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Winter

Skiing and Snowboarding

Three world-class resorts, one valley. We know where to find the best snow, the shortest lift lines, and the hidden stashes.

1 / 5
Summer

Golf

The Stanley Thompson course at Fairmont is iconic, but Canmore and Kananaskis have brilliant courses too. We can build a trip around one or all of them.

1 / 10
Spring – Larch

Hiking and Camping

Backcountry permits, bear safety, trail conditions. We take the guesswork out of exploring the wilderness.

1 / 4
Evening

Dining and Nightlife

Banff Ave has more to offer than chain restaurants. We know where the locals go and where to avoid the crowds.

1 / 4
Year Round

Beyond the Slopes

Ice climbing, snowshoeing, kayaking, white water rafting. The Rockies offer far more than just skiing and hiking.

Pricing

Transparent, Fair, Simple

Every itinerary is custom-built from scratch. You receive the plan, you handle the bookings. No middlemen, no hidden fees.

Quick Call
$50
30-minute consultation
  • One-on-one video or phone call
  • Local advice on your existing plans
  • Insider tips and recommendations
  • Perfect for a quick sanity check
Book a Call
Trail Map
$150
Up to 4 days
  • Detailed day-by-day PDF itinerary
  • Restaurant and bar recommendations
  • Activity suggestions with timing
  • Gear and packing list
  • One round of revisions
Enquire
Summit Plan
$275
5 to 7 days
  • Everything in Trail Map
  • 30-minute discovery call
  • Sport-specific planning (ski, golf, backcountry)
  • Nightlife and dining evening plan
  • Conditions and timing strategy
  • Two rounds of revisions
Enquire
The Expedition
$400
8+ days
  • Everything in Summit Plan
  • Extended 45-minute discovery call
  • Multi-destination routing (Jasper, Golden, Icefields Parkway)
  • Weather and conditions contingency plans
  • WhatsApp access for pre-trip questions
  • Three rounds of revisions
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Get in Touch

Got a Question?

Not ready for the full questionnaire? No problem. Drop us a message and we will get back to you.

alastair@banffadventuredesk.com
Bespoke Itineraries

Plan Your Trip

Tell us about your adventure and we will do the rest

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When are you travelling?
Rough dates or even just the month work fine
Which package are you interested in?
Not sure yet? No problem, just pick the closest fit and we can adjust later
Quick Call 30-min consultation · $50
Trail Map Up to 4 days · $150
Summit Plan 5 to 7 days · $275
The Expedition 8+ days · $400
How many people in your group?
Including yourself
Solo
2 (Couple)
3 to 5
6 to 10
10+
What type of trip is this?
Helps us get the tone right
Couple's getaway
Lads / girls trip
Family
Solo adventure
Group of friends
Have you been to the Canadian Rockies before?
Helps us know whether to include the must-see spots or dig deeper
No, this will be my first time
Yes, once or twice
Yes, I know it well
What are you most interested in?
Select all that apply
Skiing / Snowboarding
Golf
Hiking
Backcountry / Scrambling
Winter adventures
General sightseeing
A bit of everything
What is your experience level?
Select a level for each activity you chose. If you picked sightseeing or a bit of everything, just skip ahead
How active do you want your days to be?
One main activity per day
Packed morning to evening
Mix of active and relaxed
Will you have a car?
This affects which areas and activities we can plan around
Yes
No
Open to renting one
Where are you staying?
Or do you need help with that too?
Banff
Canmore
Lake Louise
Not decided yet
Planning to visit areas outside the national park?
Select all that interest you, or skip if you are sticking to Banff and Canmore
Jasper
Golden
Kananaskis
Lake Louise area
Icefields Parkway
Yoho National Park
Just Banff / Canmore
What is your dining vibe?
Casual pub food
Nice sit-down restaurants
Fine dining
Mix of everything
How important is nightlife to your trip?
Not bothered
A couple of good nights out
Show me everything
Anything else we should know?
Think about things like: budget for meals and activities, dietary requirements or allergies, birthdays or special occasions, bucket list items, or anything you definitely want to avoid
Would you like a discovery call before we start?
Completely optional. A quick chat can help us nail the details
Yes please
No thanks, just the itinerary
Review your answers
Check everything looks right before we grab your details. Tap Back to change anything.
Last step. How do we reach you?
First name
Last name
Email
Phone (optional)
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Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in touch within 48 hours with a plan and a quote. No commitment, no pressure.

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