Canada Cave Tours: 15 Worth Booking

1.Canmore Caving Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

You’ll hike uphill for 30 to 40 minutes, then spend about four hours exploring Rat’s Nest Cave with an expert guide. Expect an 18 m rappel, crawling, scrambling, tight squeezes, and stops at the Grande Gallery and Grotto. Guides such as Emily, Annie, Brent, and Tiffany have led past outings.

“First time you’ll have fun doing laundry. This was my first cave exploring and it certainly won’t be the last. Rats nest was right up my alley as my girlfriend and I did the extended version. There was tight squeezes, 49 meter rappelling and lots to see. Our guide Annie was amazing and very personable. As long as you don’t have a fear of heights, tight spaces, being in the dark, or have any physical limitations I would say it’s an experience of a life time which I wouldn’t pass up on. Total time spent was about 7 hours dedicated to the entire experience.”

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2.Canmore Caving Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $111

Join guides such as John, Emily, or Adam for a physically active tour of Rat's Nest Cave near Canmore. Hike uphill, learn how caves form, then crawl, scramble, squeeze, and slide through a 750,000-year-old wild cave with provided gear.

“Amy, our guide, was amazing, knowledgeable, helpful and enjoyable. We learned so much! Loved this unique adventure. Michelle and Cliff”

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3.Montreal RESO Underground City + Downtown Tour by MTL Detours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk about 4 km through Montreal’s RESO and downtown with a licensed guide such as Sylvia, Jeff, or Darren. Expect two hours of steady walking, stairs, escalators, public art, architecture, city history, and useful tips for finding your way underground.

“This was a great tour. It was very interesting to learn the history of the Montreal underground tunnels. Sylvia was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the city and its history.”

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4.Niagara Underground Tour: Power Station and Tunnel Under Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk from Skylon Tower to Niagara Parks Power Station with an English-speaking guide, learning about Tesla, hydropower, and daredevils before descending 180 feet into the Tailrace Tunnel. Guides such as Gord, Deanna, and Tim bring the engineering story to life. Expect hills, stairs, and plenty of walking.

“Very informative tour! A lot of walking but would not have had the same experience on our own. Gordie was awesome and had a fabulous personality! He took the time to get to know the tour group members.”

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5.Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Montreal’s RESO and downtown with licensed MTL Detours guides such as Martin, Catherine, Elise, and Isabelle. Over two hours, you’ll connect underground passages, Metro links, public art, Place Ville-Marie, Christ Church Cathedral, and the World Trade Centre, then leave with local food and culture tips.

“Our tour was fantastic. Our tour guide, Catherine, was knowledgeable, kind, and patient. We very much enjoyed getting an inside look at the underground city of Montreal! We would certainly book another tour with Catherine if we ever come back to Montreal. Thank you for a great experience!”

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6.Montreal: Discover Reso – The Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 209 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Join Misha for a two-hour, small-group walk through Montreal’s RESO, the city’s vast indoor passage network. You’ll see Complexe Desjardins, the Berlin Wall, Central Station, an indoor rink, The Ring, Barbie Expo, and more, with a short metro lesson along the way.

“We had a fantastic time exploring The Underground City with Misha. She was knowledgeable, engaging and made the tour truly interesting. She made us feel like family.”

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7.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $61

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, and more. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and timing, while you choose the Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, or seasonal Cave and Basin visit at extra cost.

“Andy was a great guide. He was informative, entertaining and made the tour rememberable. Would highly recommend!”

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8.Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Gondola, Cave & Basin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · from $71

Spend a full day touring Banff National Park by air-conditioned van, with Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake or Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, and your choice of the Gondola, hot springs, or Cave and Basin. English-speaking guides such as Andrew, Sammy, and Ivan add local insight.

“We loved the vibrant turquoise waters, the dramatic mountain backdrop, and the peaceful atmosphere of lake Moraine!”

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9.Toronto: Experience PATH – A 32km/24mile underground walkway

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Walk 3 km through Toronto’s PATH with guide Dave or another English-speaking guide. Start in Union Station’s Great Hall, follow underground shops, food courts, hotels, and subway links, then step outside near the CN Tower, Scotiabank Arena, and Hockey Hall of Fame before ending at City Hall.

“Well I'm a lucky girl as I was the only person booked on today's tour. Really grateful to Dave for taking me on a walk. The pace was perfect and the conversation was great. Many thanks Dave ❣️”

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10.Grotto Canyon Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk 4.2 kilometers along Grotto Canyon’s frozen creek with a guide, ice cleats, a hiking pole, hot chocolate, and maple cookies. Hear about local geology and more than 1,000-year-old rock art. Guides such as Emma, Erin, Heidi, and Bastion have led past tours.

“My mom and I booked two activities with viator (johnston canyon and grotto icewalk), which was with the Discover Banff company. Both days we were with Erin, which was truly an amazing guide. She told us all about the rockies, history, and answered all of our questions. The thing so special about her is that she's not only reading a text, she really has a lot of knowledge and is passionate about what she does and it shows !! Plus, her good mood is so contagious and makes the activites even more pleasant. I highly recommend you to book these two activities with that company, that also gave us a…”

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11.Saint John: Guided Kayaking Tour of St. Martins Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Paddle from St. Martins Harbour past covered bridges and fishing boats to the Bay of Fundy sea caves. Your English-speaking guide provides safety instruction, kayaking gear, geology and local history, with a small group capped at 12. Mike and Liz are among the guides named in recent outings.

“This was a fun and informative outing. Highlight of my family trip to the Saint John NB area.”

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12.Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $62

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with an English-speaking guide to Sulphur Mountain, Banff’s hot springs or Cave and Basin, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, and Johnston Canyon. Admissions and food cost extra, but round-trip transport keeps a busy one-day visit simple.

“the trop itself was excellent and our guide wad fantastic. The length of time at each of the stops was perfect. The only complaint is that we were unfortunately seated in the back corner of the van (we were the last picked up, so these were our spots be default) and we couldn't hear our guide over the air conditioning (which was much needed on such a beautiful, hot day). he didn't seem to mind repeating the instructions to us at each stop though, so overall I would book this excursion again and this company handled everything perfectly. Thanks for the great experience!”

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13.Day Tour to Banff Gondola Johnston Canyon Hiking Cave Basin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $61

Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Banff with a local driver-guide such as Jay, Peter, or Sam. Ride the gondola or choose the hot springs or Cave and Basin, then visit Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, Johnston Canyon, and Lake Minnewanka. Entrance tickets are extra.

“We had a great time on our tour with our excellent guide, Jay! My family had already visited the more popular lakes the day prior, so it was nice to see the other beautiful parts of Banff while guided by an expert :) We had plenty of time to explore at each of the stops and I appreciated how Jay made sure we didn't miss any chances to see wildlife! My highlights of the tour were seeing a porcupine at Johnston Canyon and the great views at Lake Minnewanka. I highly recommend booking this tour.”

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14.Canyons and caves in the Rockies: Explore with us; From Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $144

Join Rewild Adventures for a four-hour Rocky Mountain outing from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Guide Sue may lead you to Heart Creek, ice caves, a canyon, or waterfalls, choosing a short route for your group before a campfire with hotdogs.

“We had very pleasant day with Sue! She is amazing! We would definitely come back to her again! She even bring everyone healthy lunch and snack! Very warm and sweet!”

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15.Banff: Grotto Canyon Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Ride from Banff to Canmore, then follow a guide through Grotto Canyon on a 4.2-kilometer winter hike. Ice cleats, poles, hot chocolate, and maple cookies are included. Guides such as Neil, Chloe, and Georgia add local stories, safety tips, and good company along the way.

“Chloe was awesome and super accommodating. She made us feel comfortable and made it a great experience.”

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