About Banff Canyoning
Rocky Mountains - Canmore & Abraham Lake, AB
History of Banff Canyoning
Western Canyoning Adventure became Banff Canyoning in 2023 to offer you a more local experience with the same expertise and quality. The Banff Canyoning Company was born from the inspiration of passionate canyoners who want to share their love for this sport.
Guillaume Coupier, the owner, arrived in the Canadian Rockies in 2015 while on long-term travel and fell immediately in love with this magical playground. Coming from France, where Canyoning is almost as popular as Rafting, he was surprised to not see more of this sport out here. He met Joe Storm, the owner of Rocky Mountain Canyoning in Jasper and learned that Canyoning was only at its very beginning in Canada and that only a handful of Mountaineers and Cavers had explored canyons for the past few decades.
After obtaining his full pro guide certifications and gaining experience working for RMC, Guillaume began developing his own company while still guiding and working in collaboration with Joe Storm and other local canyoners to develop new canyons and commercial trips.
John Paul Kors, retired visitor safety for Parks Canada, has been another main player in the development of Banff Canyoning and a mentor for Guillaume Coupier.
Today, the pioneers of canyoning in the Rockies as well as the newer generation of canyoners have come together to offer you exceptional trips you’l remember for a lifetime. We are proud to be the first to offer Heli-Canyoning and swiftwater swimming trips in Canada in collaboration with RMC!
Offering new experiences
Joining one of our trips guarantees you’ll experience something you’ve never done before, or even expected to do! The most common feedback we receive from clients is, “I didn’t really know what to expect, but this is like nothing else I’ve done before!”
Offering a unique activity motivates us to deliver a consistently high-quality experience with strict adherence to safety procedures.
We offer a variety of trips, from all-inclusive alpine adventures with gourmet lunches to fun, family-focused afternoons, thrilling days with friends, and adrenaline-packed excursions for experienced canyoners. Our guides are dedicated to ensuring you’ve chosen the right level of canyon, safely pushing you out of your comfort zone, educating you about these special environments, and facilitating an unforgettable adventure for you—all while having a great time along the way.
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