It’s not always possible to pack all the equipment you need for outdoor adventures when travelling, but luckily there are many places in Hinton to rent equipment as well any many tourism operators to help make your vacation memorable.

Tour Operators

Alternative Adventures: Alternative Adventures offers a wide variety of Alberta Zipline flights and packages.

Hiking With Claire: Claire is a passionate hiker with a love of the mountains. She gears all hikes to the skill and interest level of her guests, ensuring their safety – with the right balance of challenge and fun.

Hinton Rafting Adventures: Discover Hinton, Alberta… from the land and water! Operating since 2016, Hinton Rafting Adventures runs Class 2 family float trips on the historic Athabasca River.

Horseback Riding Adventures Ltd: Tom and Shawn Vinson are proud to be celebrating 40 years of offering quality Horseback Adventures to clients from around the world.

Lazy VU Rocky Mountain Pack Trips Ltd: Based out of Hinton, Alberta, the Lazy VU outfit offers pack trips into the Willmore Wilderness area north of Banff and Jasper National Parks.

Northern Rockies Museum: Immerse yourself in Hinton’s history at the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage housed in Hinton’s original 1911 Grand Trunk Pacific Railway station.

Old Entrance Trail Rides: Guided horseback trail riding with spectacular mountain views offered May – October.

Equipment/Facility Rentals and Services

Switzer Park Paddleboard Rentals: Stand up paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks available to rent in the Hinton and William A. Switzer Park areas.

Vicious Cycle: Hinton’s premium bike shop offering bike rentals in the summer, and cross-country skis and snowshoes in the winter.

Maximum Outfitters: Your one stop shop for outdoor footwear, apparel, and equipment. Maximum Outfitters has snowshoes available for rent.

Bike Boy: Bike Boy is Hinton’s local bike shop providing bike service and parts sales since 2002.