Multisport Tours and Outfitters
Outfitters
Bactrax Bike Rentals. This outfitter has Banff's largest selection of rental skis and snowboards. It rents bikes and camping equipment in the summer. 225 Bear St., Banff, Alberta, T1L 1B5. 403/762–8177; www.snowtips-bactrax.com.
Banff Adventures Unlimited. Rent bikes here, or come by to sign up for almost any area activity. 211 Bear St., Banff, Alberta, T1L 1A8. 403/762–4554; 800/644–8888; www.banffadventures.com.
Soul Ski & Bike. This great spot sells, rents, and services bicycles, skis, and snowboards. Soul Ski is well known for its custom ski boot–fitting service, and the company rents and sells standard, deluxe, and premium equipment. 203A Bear St., Banff, Alberta, T1L 1A8. 403/760–1650; www.soulskiandbike.com.
Tours
Discover Banff Tours. Sign up here for guided sightseeing, wildlife safaris, nature walks, ice walks, and snowshoeing adventures. Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave., Banff, Alberta, T1L 1B5. 403/760–5007; 877/565–9372; www.banfftours.com. From C$56.
White Mountain Adventures. Daily guided hikes, backpacking, and heli-hiking can be arranged through this outfitter. In winter, you can try snowshoeing or a guided ice walk. 120A Eagle Crescent, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1E6. 403/760–4403; 800/408–0005; www.whitemountainadventures.com. From C$60.
Yamnuska. Canada's largest mountain-guide company conducts guided mountaineering, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and ice-climbing trips and lessons. 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 3E9. 403/678–4164; 866/678–4164; www.yamnuska.com. From C$140.
