Great Divide Nature Interpretation - Lake Louise, Alberta

marylene S.

Beauté!

Connor W.

Joel led our snowshoeing expedition through the forests around Lake Louise. This was a highlight of our trip to Banff. Joel was a very professional, warm and engaging guide. As we snowshoed, our guide informed us about the local nature and history of the area surrounding Lake Louise, and the tour was topped off by receiving hot chocolate and home baked goods, delicious!

I researched quite a bit into the various options for snowshoeing guides/services in the area prior to booking, and our experience exceeded expectations. We highly recommend the snowshoeing experience with Joel and we would love to explore more of Banff with Great Divide in future!

George C.

Our experience with Joel was truly unforgettable. After our hike, both of our daughters declared it was the best hiking experience they’ve ever had! Lake O’Hara is one of the most stunning locations in North America, and Joel’s enthusiasm and passion enhanced the day even further. His extensive knowledge of the area allows him to tailor the hike to match your interests and experience level. Every turn reveals another breathtaking vista, and his insights on the plants, trees, and animals made the experience even more special. I wholeheartedly recommend Joel for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Kala K.

Joel at GDNI was incredible. He took us on a beautiful hike through the Sheol Valley near Lake Louise. Without his extensive experience, we would’ve never ended up on a hike like this. We felt very taken care of and safe the entire time. Joel is a wealth of knowledge and made sure to tailor our hike to our speed and what we were interested in. We saw incredible views, plant life and even some wildlife. I would recommend Joel to anyone traveling through Banff. He will tailor the experience to your level, whether it’s a couple miles or a pretty strenuous hike like ours.

Grace T.

My family and I had an excellent time birding with Joel in Banff. We saw tons of birds and beautiful natural areas but by far the most enjoyable part was Joel's excitement and knowledge which he readily shared. He kept everyone in the group engaged and imparted facts about the area and wildlife that stuck with us all. I would recommend Joel as a guide without any reservations, he is a very capable naturalist and a great teacher too!

L D.

Joel is an amazing hiking guide! He listened to our level of experience and provided a proper hike. He also had a theme for our hike which created an opportunity for us to learn a lot about the flora and fauna in the area. Joel is very knowledgeable! He added in fun (which I won’t spoil his surprise.) We would highly recommend Joel as a guide and would love to support his business again next time we return. ❤️

Alexa L.

We spent a few days in Banff and Lake Louise on a family vacation (grown kids, so 4 adults total) and had the absolute pleasure of booking two hiking days with Joel, and the experience was the highlight of our trip.

Joel is super knowledgeable about the National Parks and the whole area, and shares engaging information during the hike that we found fascinating. He's great at answering questions, great to chat with, and I never knew what he would pull from his pack next that would help us understand more about the plants or animals or mountains surrounding us. The hikes themselves are tailored to what you share is your fitness level and desired experience, and the natural beauty is incredible.

I cannot recommend enough to do a hike, a bird walk, a snowshoe, etc with Great Divide Nature Interpretation. Thank you, Joel, for a truly wonderful experience that we will never forget!

Paul R.

Our guided snowshoe outing with Joel from Great Divide Nature Interpretation was well beyond expectations. The trail selected was great, the information and knowledge shared by Joel was outstanding, the equipment supplied was high quality and in excellent condition. And Joels home-made power bars and hot tea mid-outing were very tasty and a nice touch. Book with Great Divide - you'll be very happy you did!