Rat's Nest Cave 90 km
Guided wild caving in an undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain near Canmore, climbing past ancient animal bones, formations and pictographs to the Grand Gallery, with an optional squeeze.
Canmore, AB, from C$149
Caves near Calgary, AB
4 caves you can visit within 400 km of Calgary. The closest is Rat's Nest Cave, about 90 km away.
Distances are straight-line from downtown Calgary; driving takes longer. Tour details are checked against each cave's own site; the date is on each cave's page.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site 105 km
The thermal-spring cave where Canada's national parks began. You walk into the cave and its warm pool, then explore exhibits, short films and boardwalks with views of the Rockies.
Banff, AB, from C$10
Cody Caves 250 km
Guided tours of a limestone cave in the Selkirk Mountains, reached by a 20-minute uphill hike. Options range from a family tour to a more strenuous adventure.
Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC, 4°C inside
Gardner Cave 330 km
A Washington state park cave near Metaline Falls, about 2,072 feet long and 39–42°F, with free tours from mid-May that book up weeks ahead.
Metaline Falls, WA, 39–42°F inside