Guided Hiking and Backpacking Tours in the Canadian Wilderness
(dis)Connect, Engage, Experience. This is our mantra at Playwest Mountain Experience.
Featured Playwest Adventures
Most Popular Hiking Trips
Purcell Mountain Traverse
Invermere and Area
Time:
5 Nights, 6 Days
Group Size:
Up to 6
Difficulty:
Challenging
Disconnect • Reconnect • Explore • Engage •
A hiking experience you won’t forget
Why choose us?
Top-Ranked Hiking Guide in Invermere
Hikers have spoken! We only have 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. Check it out for yourself and see what other's are saying.
Local Hiking Experts
The Canadian Rockies and Purcell Mountains are our backyard, they are our home. We've been exploring this area for decades and know all of the peaks, valleys and the best waterfalls.
Professional Outdoor Guides
All of our guides are members of several professional associations, the most notable being the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). They aim to inspire and educate our guests in a fun and safe environment, learning about our surroundings through story telling and the odd bad joke.
All-Inclusive Guided Hikes
You're on a hiking vacation, so won't have to lift a finger...but you will need to lift a foot. We handle the transportation, hiking permits, freshly packed lunches and can even use gear from our fleet (for free), if you need it.
Where we’ve been
Choose your Adventure Destinations
Baffin Island
Remote and awe-inspiring, Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island features towering granite peaks, vast glacial valleys, Arctic tundra, and wild river corridors. Our guided expeditions explore this legendary landscape while offering a rare opportunity to experience Canada’s true Arctic wilderness.
What the Playwest Adventurers Say
Hiking Reviews
"A once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”
The Baffin Island Expedition with Playwest Mountain Experiences was honestly one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done. From the moment we landed in Pangnirtung to our final night back in the community, everything was so well organized and thoughtfully planned.
The landscape in Auyuittuq National Park is hard to describe — massive granite peaks, glaciers, and valleys that feel like another planet. It’s wild, remote, and unbelievably beautiful. The guides were amazing — professional, calm, made me feel safe and were a ton of fun to be around. You could tell they really love what they do and care deeply about the people and the place. The food blew me away (I never expected to eat this well on a trip like this), and the time we spent with the local Inuit community was something I’ll never forget. It gave the whole trip a sense of connection that went way beyond hiking.
This isn’t a “vacation” — it’s an experience that changes how you see the world and yourself. I came home tired, happy, and already thinking about where I could go next with Playwest.
Trevor
Google - 5 Stars
Chris led us through some stunning hikes around the Invermere area. I really appreciated all of the guidance and tips on how to navigate more challenging terrain, including steep slopes and icy paths. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the area and its geology, flora and fauna, so we learned a lot on each hike. He is a fabulous guide and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Playwest!
Michelle K
Google - 5 Stars
Chris guided us on our Sunsets & Fondue experience on Mt. Sansea. It exceeded our expectations!!!!! We met Chris at the lower parking lot & he drove us up to the upper lot in his Yukon--somewhat bumpy at times but still comfortable. He expertly shared hiking strategies & encouragement for steep sections going up & coming down with headlamps in the dark--2 78 year olds & a 64 year old with vision limitations. The sunset & the fondue was spectacular. We toasted 56 years of marriage!! Thanks, Chris for your expertise & hospitality. Excellent fondue!!
Marilyn W
Google - 5 Stars
Options For All Hiking Abilities
Trip Types
Full-Day Guided Hiking tours
Hiking in Kootenay National Park and the surrounding Canadian Rockies is something everyone should experience at least once. Our Signature Day Hikes take you to awe-inspiring places where you'll see glaciers, alpine tarns, turquoise lakes, gushing waterfalls and wildflower-filled meadows, on carefully curated full-day adventures.
Backpacking Trips
Our small-group, overnight backcountry adventures offer a true escape: peaceful trails, remote camps, and unforgettable alpine views. Want a sense of what it’s like? Take a look at a couple of past itineraries. If one calls to you, let’s start planning the multi-day mountain experience you’ve been dreaming of.
Mountain Hiking
Adventures
in the Canadian Rockies, Purcell Mountains, Baffin Island and West Coast Trail
At Playwest Mountain Experience, we believe the best way to connect with nature, with others, and with yourself, is on the trail. Our guided hiking tours take you deep into the Canadian Rockies, the Purcell Mountains, Baffin Island and the West Coast Trail. Led by professional hiking guides certified by ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), every adventure is personal, immersive, and unforgettable.
Whether you're hiking around Invermere, exploring Baffin Island, or chasing alpine lakes and waterfalls in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the experience.
