Are you passionate about adventure,
exploration, and the great outdoors? Do you
love sharing unforgettable experiences with
others? If so, we invite you to
become a part of the Canmore Cave Tours
family by joining our Affiliate Program.
CREATE CONNECTIONS AND SHARE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
Become a Canmore Cave Tours Affiliate
Join our Affiliate Program and become a part
of something extraordinary!
Get ready to experience something new and turn your passion for adventure and the great outdoors into a rewarding venture. The Canmore Cave Tours Affiliate Program is your key to unlocking a world of opportunities. You can earn commissions by referring new customers to visit and explore with Canmore Cave Tours.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
SHARE EXPERIENCES
The 2023/2024 Affiliate
Program is a great way to
support a different and exciting
adventure, stewardship
and educational pursuit
in our Rocky Mountain
community.
CREATE CONNECTIONS
By promoting Canmore Cave
Tours, you'll connect
people to the thrill of underground
exploration while
contributing to the conservation
and preservation of
this unique natural wonder.
GENERATE INCOME
When you drive traffic from
your blog, website, or
social media you’ll make
money! You'll earn a commission
on every purchase
made by customers you refer
to explore with us.
SHARE EXPERIENCES
The 2023/2024 Affiliate Program is a great way to support a different and exciting adventure, stewardship and educational pursuit in our Rocky Mountain community.
CREATE CONNECTIONS
By promoting Canmore Cave Tours, you'll connect people to the thrill of underground exploration while contributing to the conservation and preservation of this unique natural wonder.
GENERATE INCOME
When you drive traffic from your blog, website, or social media you’ll make money! You'll earn a commission on every purchase made by customers you refer to explore with us.
You’ll not only be rewarded through commission; you’ll also receive rewards towards other local experiences with our partners, early access to future events, friends and family benefits, and VIP access to special events. The added bonus? Early adopters will receive a higher commission rate on their
sales.
The purpose of the Affilliate Program Pilot is work with a small group of motivated affiliates in order to create a program that is simple, effective and mutually beneficial. We expect there to be bumps along the way during the pilot, which is why we're offering a higher initial commission rate and extra perks! When we launch the program to the public we want to have as many bugs as possible worked out so your experience is completely seamless. This is your chance to have your say on how the program works.
The Canmore Cave Tours affiliate program is open to anyone who is interested in helping to share our cave tours with the world. During the program pilot we will have a limited number of spots available in order to engage with our participants and collect feedback that will shape the program and help to make it as effective as possible.
First and foremost, there is no cost to you to participate.
In order to participate in the affiliate program pilot you will need to apply using the application form below. We have a limited number of spots available during the pilot and we are looking for a diverse group of initial participants who will engage with us and help us to create a great affiliate program.
Once you are an affiliate, your requirements depend on how involved you want to be. At a very minimum you are required to adhere to our content guidelines, which effectively ask you to refrain from misrepresenting Canmore Cave Tours, or our products, in any way. See our "General Terms and Conditions". Beyond that, you choose how to share your affiliate link - email to friends and family, post on a blog, share on social... that's up to you. We'll even provide some materials to help you with that.
If you choose to participate in any special programs such as events, friends and family tours or familiarization tours, there will be requirements specific to those programs that you will be required to meet.
General Terms & Conditions
This Affiliate Program Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Canmore Cave Tours ("CCT") and the affiliate ("Affiliate") who wishes to participate in the Canmore Cave Tours Affiliate Program ("Program"). By applying to the Program and promoting Canmore Cave Tours, Affiliate agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.
1. Program Overview
1.1 Program Structure: The Canmore Cave Tours Affiliate Program allows Affiliates to promote CCT services and earn commissions on sales generated through their referral links.
1.2 Approval and Participation: Participation in the Program is subject to approval by CCT. CCT reserves the right to deny participation to any applicant for any reason.
2. Affiliate Obligations
2.1 Promotion: Affiliates will actively promote CCT using approved marketing materials provided by CCT or developed in collaboration with CCT.
2.2 Compliance: Affiliates agree to promote CCT in a professional and ethical manner in line with applicable laws and regulations.
2.3 No Misrepresentation: Affiliates shall not make any false, misleading, or deceptive representations about CCT or its services.
2.4 No Competing Activities: Affiliates shall not promote competing services or products that may adversely affect the success of the Program.
3. Commission Structure
3.1 Commission Rate: Affiliates will earn a commission for every completed sale referred through their unique referral link. Commission rates will be outlined in a separate document or email.
3.2 Payouts: Commissions will be paid out according to the schedule specified in the separate commission structure document or email.
3.3 Commission Disputes: Disputes related to commissions should be reported to CCT within 30 days of the transaction date. CCT will review and resolve disputes at its sole discretion.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Use of Marketing Materials: Affiliates are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable right to use the marketing materials provided by CCT for the sole purpose of promoting CCT in accordance with this Agreement.
4.2 Trademarks and Copyrights: Affiliates shall not modify or reproduce CCT trademarks, logos, or copyrighted materials without explicit written consent from CCT.
5. Termination
5.1 Termination by CCT: CCT reserves the right to terminate an Affiliate's participation in the Program at any time for violation of these terms, failure to meet performance standards, or for any reason deemed appropriate by CCT.
5.2 Termination by Affiliate: Affiliates may voluntarily terminate their participation in the Program by providing written notice to CCT.
6. Confidentiality
6.1 Confidential Information: Affiliates agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared by CCT, including but not limited to commission rates and marketing strategies.
7. Miscellaneous
7.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which CCT operates.
7.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between CCT and the Affiliate, superseding any prior agreements or understandings, written or oral.
By applying to the Canmore Cave Tours Affiliate Program, the Affiliate acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.
Effective Date: This Agreement is effective as of the date of acceptance by CCT.
You earn commissions for every referral that results in a purchase, and you earn commission on the entire purchase amount.
Due to the way tours are typically booked, and the possibility that particpants may need to cancel their tour for some reason or another, commissions have to be calculated after the tour date, not at the time of purchase. Commissions will be calculated within the first week of the month, for all tours that occurred in the previous month. For example, if you refer a friend to Canmore Cave Tours and they join us for a tour in February, your commissions will be calculated and available to you in March.
During the Pilot Program, for the purpose of simplicity, commissions will be available as credits that you can trade for a variety of rewards such as tours, gift cards, and swag with us and any other businesses that choose to participate.
Once the program launches in full, not only will you be able to trade credits for rewards, but you'll be able to "cash out" your credits (minimums will apply). This means you will be able to request a cash payout of your credits.
As you can imagine, tracking referrals and conversions is a complicated process. During the pilot program we will be watching referrals and conversions very carefully to ensure our tracking mechanisms are working properly, and we will share this information with you through email, or via a simple dashboard that you will be given access to. Once the program is in full swing, you will have access to a dashboard that will automatically show you referrals and conversions, and based on your feedback, other data that you find helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Generally speaking, fitness is more of a concern than size. However, all participants must wear a safety harness which has a maximum waist size of 46" (116 cm) and a maximum leg size of 33" (84 cm). If you have any concerns about size please don't hesitate to contact us.
We provide all of the necessary caving equipment including coveralls, kneepads, gloves, helmet & headlamp, harness & safety lanyard, and backpack. The backpack will be shared by two people and will not go into the cave. We will also provide you with a Clif Bar energy bar, and a 500mL bottle of water (in a reusable bottle that is yours to keep).
You will need to bring good footwear, warm clothing, a camera (optional) and if you have any dietary restrictions, please bring a snack that you know works for you. Also, if you ill require medication during the tour it is a good idea to bring 2x what you would expect to use, just in case.
Footwear must be closed-toe and should have a sturdy tread. Hiking boots or shoes are best, but a sturdy running shoe will also work. Other options include rubber boots or winter boots (in the winter)
The cave is 5 degrees celsius, so warm clothing is recommended. Imagine what you would wear if you had to spend a few hours in a refrigerator. We recommend long pants, long sleeves, a warm sweater, hoodie or jacket. Synthetic fabrics are best as they will keep you warm even if you get wet.
Any cameras going into the cave will need to fit into your pockets. We do not allow backpacks in the cave. Small point-and-shoot cameras or smart phones are welcome but please keep in mind that the cave environment is not particularly friendly towards electronics. High humidity and dust can damage equipment, and screens can break if you accidentally sit on it. Electronics are brought at your own risk.
No, transportation is not provided. If you do not have your own vehicle we can arrange a taxi to the cave for you at an additional cost. You can use Canmore's public transit to get to our office.
The hike to the cave takes approximately 30-40 minutes and is uphill the whole way on a mountain trail. Most of our guests find this to be the hardest part of the day, but we do take lots of stops along the way to enjoy the scenery.
Once in the cave the pace is quite slow as we maneuver through the passages. This is not a flat walking tour. There are no handrails, walkways or fixed lighting. We climb, crawl, slide and wiggle our way around the cave so it is best to have a moderate level of fitness.Even more important though is your sense of adventure!
Rat's Nest Cave is named after the nests of Bushy-tailed Wood Rats found in the entrance. This species of super-cute rodents is native to the area and they use the cave as a home due to it's constantly warm temperatures and protection from predators. We rarely see the rats, and if we do there is usually just one.
Bat's are rarely seen at Rat's Nest Cave. The cave is not a hibernaculum (a place where bats hibernate through the winter). We usually only see the occasional bat in the summer as they are passing through the area.
