It is with bias that I promote Toby Creek Adventures (TCA) due to the fact that I was employed with this company during both their summer and winter tour seasons. So, I am confident in my assessment when I say that TCA offers a genuine mountain adventure no matter what time of year you choose to go. If you are able, I would suggest both.
This award winning adventure company is located across the road from the Panorama Ski Resort near Invermere, B.C. and offers ATV tours in the summer and snowmobile tours in winter. Both tours follow the same trails taking you high up into the Purcell Mountains. You will visit the alpine cabin where lunch and refreshments are served, visit the Paradise Mine site, an abandoned silver mine that was once bustling with activity, and venture to even higher altitudes to Paradise Ridge. On the way down you’ll stop and take the short hike to the snow fed waterfall, an impressive site in both summer and winter.
Your guide will make interpretive stops at points of interest along the trail from where you’ll be amazed at the stunning views from high above the Panorama Resort. Off in the distance you’ll see the majestic rocky mountain range stretching across the horizon, a breathtaking post card view that takes your breath away no matter how many times you see it. And there is always the possibility that you might observe a black bear digging for roots, a deer grazing in a meadow or a moose browsing a tree branch.
I won’t get into the details regarding the specifics of the different tours offered by TCA; it’s all on their website www.tobycreekadventures.com I will point a couple of highlights.
TCA offers a free shuttle service from Canmore/Banff that is especially convenient for travellers not familiar with the area. Pick up is arranged at the time of booking. The trip from Banff and through the Kootenay National Park to the TCA base takes about 2 hours.
As would be expected from any adventure tour company, TCA guides are very knowledgeable of the area and its history, experienced in backcountry travel and well equipped to handle any unintended occurrence. A memorable experience and guest safety are the primary goals. Although there are age limitations for operating the machines, TCA is a company that offers a unique and exciting adventure for families, groups and the solo traveller. You can even book overnight camping trips.
For complete details on all of the tours offered by TCA and specific information that you will need to know, visit their website at: www.tobycreekadventures.com
This award winning adventure company is located across the road from the Panorama Ski Resort near Invermere, B.C. and offers ATV tours in the summer and snowmobile tours in winter. Both tours follow the same trails taking you high up into the Purcell Mountains. You will visit the alpine cabin where lunch and refreshments are served, visit the Paradise Mine site, an abandoned silver mine that was once bustling with activity, and venture to even higher altitudes to Paradise Ridge. On the way down you’ll stop and take the short hike to the snow fed waterfall, an impressive site in both summer and winter.
Your guide will make interpretive stops at points of interest along the trail from where you’ll be amazed at the stunning views from high above the Panorama Resort. Off in the distance you’ll see the majestic rocky mountain range stretching across the horizon, a breathtaking post card view that takes your breath away no matter how many times you see it. And there is always the possibility that you might observe a black bear digging for roots, a deer grazing in a meadow or a moose browsing a tree branch.
I won’t get into the details regarding the specifics of the different tours offered by TCA; it’s all on their website www.tobycreekadventures.com I will point a couple of highlights.
TCA offers a free shuttle service from Canmore/Banff that is especially convenient for travellers not familiar with the area. Pick up is arranged at the time of booking. The trip from Banff and through the Kootenay National Park to the TCA base takes about 2 hours.
As would be expected from any adventure tour company, TCA guides are very knowledgeable of the area and its history, experienced in backcountry travel and well equipped to handle any unintended occurrence. A memorable experience and guest safety are the primary goals. Although there are age limitations for operating the machines, TCA is a company that offers a unique and exciting adventure for families, groups and the solo traveller. You can even book overnight camping trips.
For complete details on all of the tours offered by TCA and specific information that you will need to know, visit their website at: www.tobycreekadventures.com
