Caving Activities
Rat’s Nest Cave
Rat’s Nest Cave is a constant 5°C (41°F) all year. Why is that? Because caves reflect the mean annual temperature so no matter what the outside weather it’s always pleasant inside the cave. Like most alpine caves, it is cool in summer, mild in winter. In 1987, the cave was designated a Provincial Historic Site. Access to the cave is restricted to protect the delicate environment within. The cave has over 4 km of explored passage and lies under Grotto Mountain near Canmore, Alberta.
Tours & Activities
There are four activities offered at Rat’s Nest Cave.
Explorer Tour
Adult: $115.00 + GST
Youth: $105.00 + GST (15 yrs)
Tour time: 4.5 hours, approx. 2.5 hours underground.
Adventure Tour
Adult: $145.00 + GST
Youth: $135.00 + GST (15 yrs)
Tour time: 6 hours, approx. 4 hours underground, Rappelling 18m plus Laundry Chute.
Team Building
Canmore Caverns offers caving activities in Rat’s Nest Cave to corporate groups, from an informal sport’s day to a more formal leadership and teamwork development program.
Caving courses
Canmore Caverns provides a three day caving program at Rat’s Nest Cave.
Waiver
All participants will have to sign a waiver form at the beginning of each activity.
Other Caves
Alpine Caving in Crowsnest Pass, Southern Alberta - Gargantua Cave and Cleft Cave (Limited access, seasonal only).
Nakimu Cave in Glacier National Park (Limited access, seasonal only).