If you're coming to Kicking Horse in the winter months, chances are you'll be coming to ski the famed champagne powder and the alpine bowls. However, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and the surronding areas offer an abundance of activities. More information can be learned by contacting Guest Services and details can also be found in the Guest Services Directory in your room.
Cross-Country Skiing
The Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre is located just North of the village and offers 30 Km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing.
Grizzly Bear Refuge (Seasonal - Summer months)
Boo was an orphaned Grizzly Bear that now lives in the world's largest, enclosed, protected Grizzly Bear habitat. Multiple times a day, one-of-a-kind interpretive tours are offered where visitiors can view a grizzly bear interacting much as they do in the wild; foraging, hunting, playing, swimming, snoozing and exploring.
Heli Skiing and Hiking
The Purcell and Selkirk Mountains are home to dozens of Heli-Ski companies. In the summer switch your skies to hiking boots to experience the terrain of the highest peaks!
Horseback Riding
Great for all ages!
Mountain Biking
Kicking Horse turns into a downhill Mountain Biking mecca when the snow melts. Guiding and instruction available.
Paragliding
Tour three mountain ranges, two rivers and an open valley while gliding through the sky - with guided tours for both the experienced paraglider, it it an adventure for all!
Snowmobiling
Guided snowmobile tours are available nearby.
Snow Tubing
Located right next to the Day Lodge. Enjoy disco night every Saturday!
Snow Shoeing
Experience the quiet solitude of walking through a winter wonderland - the beautiful mountains and the crunching of the snow transport you to a new world.
White-Water Rafting
Rafting Kicking Horse River is a world-class experience that the whole family can enjoy.
For more activities in the area or information on providers please see the Tourism Golden website.
