Activities in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies by K Gordon Schultz November 14, 2019 written by K Gordon Schultz November 14, 2019 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 676 Table of Contents Explore Banff your own way all year round.Summer / SpringWinter / FallAn FYI on Guided Activities in Banff National ParkProhibited Activities in Banff National Park Explore Banff your own way all year round. Nature’s wonderland in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park invites its visitors to partake in a stunning array of activities and tours. Choose your favorite activity to explore Banff all year round. Summer / Spring Winter / Fall Backpacking Backpacking Bird Watching Bird Watching Biking Biking Camping Camping Canoeing Cave Tours Cave Tours Corporate Planning and Retreats Corporate Planning and Retreats GPS Tours Fishing Guided Tours Guided Tours Heli-Hiking GPS Tours Hiking Heli-Hiking Hot Springs Hiking Ice Climbing Hot Springs Skiing Mountain Climbing Snowshoeing Rafting Wedding Ceremonies Scuba Diving Wildlife Viewing Swimming Zipline Tours Wildlife Viewing Wedding Ceremonies Zipline Tours An FYI on Guided Activities in Banff National Park Many local guide companies are licensed by Parks Canada to offer their services within Banff National Park, allowing you to partake in guided hiking tours, snowshoeing trips, backpacking and mountaineering activities, and much, much more. Choose your guide company carefully. Look for guides who are accredited by either or both the following professional organizations-the Interpretive Guides Association or the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides-which uphold the highest standards of local knowledge and safety. For those interested in a guided hiking, snowshoeing or mountaineering experience, any company offering back-country guiding services in Banff National Park must possess a guided outdoor activity license prior to commencing guiding activities. Prohibited Activities in Banff National Park The following prohibited activities violate the principles of Banff National Park: * Collecting natural (eg. wildflowers, rocks, mushrooms, berries) or cultural objects (eg. arrowheads) * Hunting * Motorized off-road traveling * Ice Fishing * Snowmobiling * Paragliding * Parachuting * Hang gliding or any heavier-than-air aircraft * Using personal watercraft (seadoos, wave runners, jet skis, super jet, etc). 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the clubโs operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post The Attractions of Calgary – The Gateway to the Rocky Mountains next post Winter Adventures in Banff National Park You may also like The Casino of the Rockies Makeover: How, What... October 16, 2024 7 Unusual Things to Do in Banff July 25, 2024 50 INCREDIBLE Things to Do in Banff in... March 6, 2023 Heli-Skiing in Canada: The 9 Best High-Flying Adventure February 16, 2023 Power Up Your Adventure: E-bikes in Banff February 15, 2023 Canoeing Lake Moraine – Discover the Canadian Wilderness January 31, 2023 Biking in Banff National Park: The 8 Best... January 9, 2023 The Best Places for Snowshoeing in Banff National... November 25, 2022 Vermilion Lakes – Everything You Need to Know... September 10, 2022 11 Guided Tours in the Canadian Rockies You... September 2, 2022