Blackshale Suspension Bridge & Sightseeing Tour

Highlights

  • Soak in the breathtaking views of Kananaskis' mountains and turquoise lakes on this tour. En-route to the suspension bridge, your knowledgeable guide will talk about the remarkable wildlife in the area and their habitat. Hopefully, you'll see some along the way. Our first stop will include an easy 6km, round trip hike to the Blackshale Suspension Bridge. Do you dare venture out onto the bridge? We'll explore and capture amazing photos and memories high above the canyon! Next, we'll move on to Upper Kananaskis Lake. On the shore of this turquoise lake surrounded by towering mountains, you can lounge in the sun and enjoy your delicious charcuterie lunch. With countless photos for your feed stored we'll return to the Village. Don't want the day to end? Add a 1 hour horseback ride.

Summary

Soak in the breathtaking views of Kananaskis' mountains and turquoise lakes on this tour. En-route to the suspension bridge, your knowledgeable guide will talk about the remarkable wildlife in the area and their habitat. Hopefully, you'll see some along the way. Our first stop will include an easy 6km, round trip hike to the Blackshale Suspension Bridge. Do you dare venture out onto the bridge? We'll explore and capture amazing photos and memories high above the canyon! Next, we'll move on to Upper Kananaskis Lake. On the shore of this turquoise lake surrounded by towering mountains, you can lounge in the sun and enjoy your delicious charcuterie lunch. With countless photos for your feed stored we'll return to the Village. Don't want the day to end? Add a 1 hour horseback ride.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours 45 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Soak in the breathtaking views of Kananaskis' mountains and turquoise lakes on this tour. En-route to the suspension bridge, your knowledgeable guide will talk about the remarkable wildlife in the area and their habitat. Hopefully, you'll see some along the way. Our first stop will include an easy 6km, round trip hike to the Blackshale Suspension Bridge. Do you dare venture out onto the bridge? We'll explore and capture amazing photos and memories high above the canyon! Next, we'll move on to Upper Kananaskis Lake. On the shore of this turquoise lake surrounded by towering mountains, you can lounge in the sun and enjoy your delicious charcuterie lunch. With countless photos for your feed stored we'll return to the Village. Don't want the day to end? Add a 1 hour horseback ride.

What’s included?

  • Certified Guide

  • Learn about local history, plants and animals.

  • Bottled water

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Lunch

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Transportation from meeting point to trailhead

  • Gratuities

  • Snacks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h 45m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

We expect guests to be in good health for the tour, please take the Alberta COVID-19 self-assessment prior to the tour. If yourself or someone in your group qualifies for self-isolation or COVID-19 testing, notify our shop (403-591-7000) as soon as possible to arrange for an alternate tour date.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Kananaskis Outfitters

About operator:

Kananaskis Outfitters is the leading tour operator and sports equipment rental facility in beautiful Kananaskis. We offer a wide variety of guided tours for individuals, families, and groups; including big canoe tours, beginner-friendly hiking tours, SUP lessons, stargazing and snowshoeing tours, fat biking tours, nordic ski lessons, and so much more. We also operate a year round rental shop. Rental items include: mountain bikes, electric bikes, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, fat bikes, snowshoes, cross country skis and ice skates.

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