The 14 Canada Cave Tours Worth Going Under For

1.Montreal RESO Underground City + Downtown Tour by MTL Detours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Spend about two hours walking 4 km through Montreal’s RESO and downtown streets with a licensed local guide. You’ll learn how the underground network fits together, see selected art and architecture, and gain useful city bearings. Guides such as Sylvia, Martin, Catherine, Darren, and Jeff are known for lively storytelling and helpful local tips.

“Very informative insight into Montreal development underground. Would not have been able to learn this on my own.”

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2.Niagara Underground Tour: Power Station and Tunnel Under Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Start at Skylon Tower with an English-speaking guide, then walk through Niagara’s hydropower story, Tesla’s inventions, and the new Daredevil Exhibit. You’ll enter the 1905 Niagara Parks Power Station, descend 180 feet, and follow the Tailrace Tunnel to a dramatic view at the base of Horseshoe Falls. Expect about three hours and plenty of walking.

“Deana is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and attentive. My only complaint would be the long walk as no where when booking the tour did it mention how much walking there was. Luckily it was a nice day.”

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3.Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Montreal above and below ground with a licensed MTL Detours guide such as Martin, Catherine, or Elise. In two hours, you’ll see select RESO passages, Place Ville-Marie, Christ Church Cathedral, and World Trade Centre Montreal, then leave with practical tips for food, culture, and navigating the 33-kilometre network.

“Bonjour, very enjoyable tour in small group (4) with friendly and knowledgeable guide Catherine. Learned a lot about the RESO system with guide sharing some very interesting details that would be completely missed if walking through by yourself. One suggestion for improvement might be to be more precise on the exact location of initial meeting point as I found not evident with the hotel entrance closure. Thanks for a wonderful tour.”

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4.Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Meet at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park for a 2.5 to 3-hour guided hike and caving trip. You’ll walk through coastal rainforest, explore multiple caves, climb and scramble over damp rock, use ladders, and slide down Canada’s only Cave Slide. Guides such as Curtis and Kay-Lynn bring a friendly, practical approach.

“Had a great experience. Curtis was pleasant and knowledgeable. Thanks for being so friendly and knowledgeable.”

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5.Montreal: Discover Reso – The Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 209 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Join Misha for a two-hour, small-group walk through Montreal’s RESO, the vast underground network linking shops, museums, offices, restaurants, and transit. You’ll see the Berlin Wall, a historic bank café, an indoor ice rink, Central Station, Barbie Expo, and more, while learning how to use the metro and find your way around.

“Misha knows the city very well and gave us the boost of confidence to use the metro. Lots of fun.”

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6.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $61

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Avenue, Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner in a small group of up to 24. Your guide handles mountain roads, timing, and photo stops. Add the Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, or Cave and Basin for an extra fee, depending on the season.

“It was awesome!! I was hesitant in booking a tour, but so thankful we did! Stress free sightseeing, safe and entertaining! Our tour guide was so great! Ivan was his name I believe, knowledgeable, kind and very fun!! Book it! You won’t regret it!”

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7.Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Gondola, Cave & Basin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · from $71

Spend a full day touring Banff National Park in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. Visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in summer or Lake Minnewanka in winter, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and Banff town. Add the Banff Gondola or choose the Upper Hot Springs when available. Guides such as Ivan, Sammy, Andrew, and Mike make the long day easy to manage.

“So wonderful, and well organized! Great info and comfortable transportation. Enjoyed the variety.”

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8.Toronto: Experience PATH – A 32km/24mile underground walkway

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Follow a 3-kilometre route through Toronto’s PATH with guides such as Dave, David, or Ram. Start in Union Station’s Great Hall, learn how to navigate the underground city, see shops and food courts, then step outside near City Hall, the CN Tower, Scotiabank Arena, and the Hockey Hall of Fame.

“It was amazing to see all this world that has been built there underground. After the excellent guidance of Mr Dave at Buzz Tours, we were able to use these underground paths to get between places quickly and safely, free of traffic lights and all the traffic. We thank you very much.”

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9.Grotto Canyon Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk 4.2 kilometers along Grotto Canyon’s frozen creek bed with a guide, ice cleats, hiking pole, maple cookies, and hot chocolate. You’ll pass icefalls, unusual rock formations, and rock art more than 1,000 years old. Guides such as Emma, Erin, Heidi, and Bastion bring strong local knowledge to this four-hour winter outing.

“Bastion was a very informative guide and was attentive to the needs of each person in the group. The hike was beautiful. It was a little challenging going up the grade into the canyon in fresh powder, but very doable even for a person in their 60's. The scenery was magical.”

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10.Saint John: Guided Kayaking Tour of St. Martins Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Meet Bay of Fundy Adventures in St. Martins for a safety briefing, paddling lesson, and a guided kayak trip through the sea caves. You’ll pass covered bridges and fishing boats before reaching red-rock cliffs shaped by the Bay of Fundy’s extreme tides. Guides such as Mike and Liz add local geology and history.

“A fantastic outing! The guides were entertaining and knowledgeable. We would definitely do this again.”

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11.Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $62

Spend eight hours exploring Banff National Park by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Ride the Banff Gondola or visit the Upper Hot Springs at your own cost, then see Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Lake Minnewanka, Banff town, and Johnston Canyon. Guides such as Louise, Peter, Tammy, and Isabel have earned especially warm praise for clear commentary and good timing.

“Andrew was a very good driver and entertainer, he knew a lot of information about Banff, we really liked that.”

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12.Day Tour to Banff Gondola Johnston Canyon Hiking Cave Basin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $61

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with an English-speaking driver-guide to Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, Johnston Canyon, and Lake Minnewanka. Choose the Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, or seasonal Cave and Basin visit for an extra fee. Guides such as Jay, Peter, and Mai have made the day informative and easygoing.

“Well organized and enjoyable! Jay was very knowledgeable and kept us on schedule despite the road closures and additional traffic. Overall a great day!”

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13.Canyons and caves in the Rockies: Explore with us; From Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $144

Rewild Adventures takes you from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to a family-friendly Rocky Mountain trail suited to your group. Expect about four hours including driving, with options such as Heart Creek, waterfalls, ice caves, or canyon scenery. Guide Sue is warm and attentive, and the outing ends with campfire hotdogs and shared stories.

“Sue was a great guide, very knowledgeable about our stops and local places. She took us to a great restaurant with wonderful, beautiful location, Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant. Great Job Sue”

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14.Banff: Grotto Canyon Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Travel from Banff to Canmore by minibus, then walk 4.2 kilometers along Grotto Canyon’s frozen creek bed. Your English-speaking guide provides ice cleats and poles, points out hard-to-see pictographs and animal tracks, and serves hot chocolate with maple cookies near the icefalls. Guides such as Neil, Chloe, Georgia, and Bark have been praised for friendly, helpful outings.

“Chloe was awesome and super accommodating. She made us feel comfortable and made it a great experience.”

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