Yes, that's why we provide knee pads

Yes, once inside the cave there are no areas to stand up

Not the entire time but you will spend time crawling on hands and knees and scrambling underground

No, this is a show cave so there are nice pathways and handrails to help you navigate

Yes but our guides charge an extra fee for babysitting

Yes, there will be other adults on the tour

No, all minors must be accompanied by an adult

No, Canmore Cave Tours has exclusive use of the cave and the responsibility of protecting this Provincial Historic Site

Sure, if you can make the 30 minute, 200 meter elevation gain hike you can visit the cave

Yes, every cave guide has an up to date back-country wilderness first aid certificate, and cave rescue training. All guides are equipped with cell phones in case an emergency arises.

Yes, they are all required to enter the cave at least once before taking groups

Yes but you might want to limit it to a smartphone or point and shoot as we wouldn't want to see your SLR get ruined by cave dust

Nope our guides are camera-shy

All 3 make up the caver's motto

Take Nothing But Pictures

Kill Nothing But Time

Leave Nothing But Footprints

Rat’s Nest Cave is a constant 5°C (41°F) all year

Rat's Nest Cave temperatures change depending on the season