6 Lake Kayak Tours in Canada Worth Getting Wet For

1.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

Travel from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff in a 14-passenger van to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Choose more time at either lake, then hike, rent a canoe, or sightsee. Guides such as Cory, Yannick, Lenka, and Radek add local tips along the way.

“The Sunrise tour with our tour guide Yannick was a great experience. Yeah you have to wake up really early, but it's definitely worth it. You get there before the huge crowds come in which is crucial, since the viewpoint of the lake is a single area that everyone shares. But most importantly, you get to see the morning sun rays hit the mountain range at dawn. It was great to be there and photograph. You also get enough time to wander and look around the area. Yannick was very kind, entertaining and shared multiple stories and relevant information throughout our trip. Would definitely recomment.”

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2.Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise-Hike/Canoe/Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9h 30m · from $152

Travel from Banff or Canmore in a 14-passenger van to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, with extra time for hiking, canoeing, or photos. Choose a longer stay at either lake, and guides such as Corey, Yannick, Dave, and Mike add local stories and practical trail advice.

“We loved our guide Dave! He was very informative and allowed us to customize our day! He was very willing to help and answer any questions! We had the right amount of time at each lake. We even saw a grizzly bear on our drive! Thank you for a great day!”

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3.Paddling Thetis Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Spend about two hours learning stand-up paddleboarding on Thetis Lake with an English-speaking guide. Your $60.05 includes the board, paddle, PFD, dry bag, and instruction. Beginners get hands-on coaching before exploring coves, swimming, and paddling toward Upper Thetis Lake.

“My family took the Paddling yesterday. The instructor was very helpful and easy to follow. We all were first time paddling but we could do it after 15 minutes of instruction. Then the instructor was following us for 45 minutes to show some more fun playing with the paddle board like jumping … it is recommended if you want to learn standing paddling. theist lake is also beautiful and peaceful to paddle”

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4.Southern Lakes Canoe Trip – 4 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,108

Spend four days paddling and portaging through Kejimkujik National Park with a small group of up to five. Whynot Adventure Outfitters provides canoes, camping and safety gear, meals, private outhouses, and campfire coffee. Expect quiet lakes, isolated campsites, swimming stops, and a moderate physical challenge.

“Whynot Adventures is always a pleasure to deal with.”

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5.Small Grp: Emerald Lake (Optional Canoe) & Takakkaw Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Spend 10 hours exploring Yoho National Park in a small group of up to 11. Your guide takes you to Natural Bridge, gives you 2.5 hours at Emerald Lake for lunch, hiking, or canoeing, then finishes at Takakkaw Falls. Air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, park fees, and phone photography help are included.

“It was a great day! Saw a lot more than expected - some hidden gems included. Guide was flexible, friendly and attentive to what we were looking to see.”

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6.Calgary: Moraine Lake (Opt.Canoe) & Lake Louise Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $108

Join a local guide in a modern 14-seat van for a 10-hour Rocky Mountain day trip from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. You get two full hours at both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, with time for canoeing, short hikes, lunch, and photos, plus a quiet Vermilion Lakes stop.

“Great Guide ,he kept us busy despite the crappy weather. Saw more than expected and learned something new at each place.”

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