Top 6 Lake Kayak Tours in Canada

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

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

This 9 to 10 hour tour takes you from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in a 14-passenger van. Choose more time at either lake, then hike, canoe, or sightsee. Guides such as Corey, Yannick, Lenka, and Radek share local tips and help you plan your day.

“Bring snacks and water! We enjoyed both places, but Lake Moraine was more beautiful of the two. Corey was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions.”

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

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

Travel from Canmore, Harvie Heights, or Banff in a comfortable 14-passenger van to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Choose 1.5 hours at Moraine and 3.5 at Louise, or reverse the balance. Guides such as Corey, Yannick, Dave, and Mike share local tips, suggest hikes, and may help spot wildlife along the way.

“Corey was incredibly helpful, explaining a lot about the park and even helping me find restaurants where my girlfriend can eat, having several food allergies. The lakes are stunning. Canoeing on Moraine Lake was the most beautiful experience of our lives.”

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3.Paddling Thetis Lake

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

Spend about two hours paddle boarding on Thetis Lake with an instructor from Paddle’n’Go Victoria SUP Co. You’ll learn the basics, use supplied equipment and a life jacket, explore coves and inlets, swim in a protected alcove, and paddle toward Upper Thetis Lake. Groups are limited to eight people.

“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 canoeing and portaging through Kejimkujik National Park, with three nights of backcountry camping. Whynot Adventure Outfitters provides canoes, safety gear, camping equipment, meals, private outhouses, and route support for groups of up to five. Expect quiet lakes, campfire cooking, swims, and a real wilderness workout.

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5.Emerald Lake (Optional Canoe) & Takakkaw Falls

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

Spend 10 hours in Yoho National Park with a guide such as Travis, visiting Natural Bridge, Emerald Lake, and Takakkaw Falls. The long Emerald Lake stop gives you time for lunch, hiking, or optional canoeing. Transport is air-conditioned, Wi-Fi is included, and the group is limited to 11 people.

“Travis was our guide—funny and knowledgeable. I learned so much from him about the history and fun facts of the places we visited throughout the day. I would definitely recommend him to my friends!”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned 14-seat van to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, with two hours at each for photos, walks, lunch, or optional canoe rentals. A local guide handles the restricted Moraine Lake access, shares regional stories, and adds a short Vermilion Lakes stop. Pickup is available in Calgary, Canmore, and Banff.

“Would recommend. I wanted a small group (not getting lost on a bus) and this was perfect. Informative & thoughtful guide that answered all our questions and had us smoothly to and from the destinations with ease. We had an amazing, carefree day thanks to Banff Bear Travel!”

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