Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls & Banff Backroads Wildlife Tour: Discover a Winter Wonderland

Discover the frozen beauty of Johnston Canyon and explore the hidden gems along Bow Valley Parkway on a winter wildlife tour. Experience a morning of awe-inspiring landscapes and heartwarming moments.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Johnston Canyon - Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Banff National Park’s top winter walk at Johnston Canyon!
    Upon arrival, an expert local guide will entertain you with captivating stories and trivia as you stroll along the gentle path towards the Johnston Canyon falls trail. They will equip you with ice cleats/crampons and (optional) hiking…
What's Included
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Pick up & drop off at Banff Train Station
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee or tea)
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Local expert guides: Trained in winter driving & photography to capture your memories.
  • Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to purchase a picnic lunch for the end of tour)
  • Tips for our dedicated guides (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
  • Hotel pick up (for hotel pick-up, contact Radventures BEFORE booking)
Additional Information

Step into the magical winter landscape of Johnston Canyon. With stunning views of frozen waterfalls and hidden treasures along Bow Valley Parkway, enjoy a morning filled with breathtaking beauty and delightful moments.
Highlights:

  • Johnston Canyon’s Icy Charm: Wander through the captivating, snow-covered Johnston Canyon. An experienced guide…
Location
Banff Train Station
Railway Avenue
Park in the free parking lot. Please meet our guide at the front of the Banff Train Station building and allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meet point. For select hotel pick-ups in Banff please contact Radventures before booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kevin_h
May 23, 2024
Excellent day at Johnston Canyon via Radventures - Connor was excellent. Extremely personable, knowledgeable about the area, and just a great tour guide.
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Alleyn_5
May 21, 2024
Great tour! - Nathan and Rae were excellent guides for our Johnston Canyon adventure, which was amazing. Both guides were very genuine, easy going, easy to chat with, sweet, and flexible. We never would have known that it was Nathan's first time guiding a trip!
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Ivana_p
Apr 30, 2024
Great winter experience! - I had a great time during my trip. Michael, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the area and you can see he loves what he do. All the places we stopped were beautiful and I felt comfortable all the time. So, I will recommend this company.
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312haleighs
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing hike with knowledgable and friendly guide - Had an amazing time on our hike to Johnston Canyon. Our guide, Tyler, was friendly and knowledgable, sharing information about the trail, the wildlife and Banff more generally, including his own personal experience. The trail isn’t too long but steep in places. Tyler was great at making sure we went at a pace suitable for everyone with lots of stops and the option to go ahead for those who wanted to go quicker than the rest of the group. The trail is still very icy at this time of year so it was great that ice cleats were included in the price of the tour - they were a life saver and would make the hike very hard without them. We saw multiple people slip, slide and fall in trainers and even hiking boots, so cleats are a must. Definitely check the conditions before you go! Overall, it was a fanatic experience and would highly recommend booking with Radventures.
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Haleigh_s
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing hike to see the frozen waterfalls - Had an amazing time on our hike to the Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls. Our guide Tyler was knowledgable and friendly, a great and experienced guide who shared loads on information about the falls and Banff, including the wildlife. The hike isn’t too long but is steep in places and would 100% recommend ice cleats for this time of year - we saw lots of people in trainers and even hiking boots sliding around and falling over. Overall, highly recommend this beautiful hike and definitely recommend Radventures.
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Brendaj365
Apr 17, 2024
Amazing experience with tess ! - Our guide Tess was amazing. She made the tour personable with her never ending mountain of knowledge, conversation and witty jokes. A real sweetheart. She explained so many things along the way, took some amazing photos, and made this a truly memorable experience. I would recommend anybody doubting a tour to book one specifically with Tess. Ps. She also makes amazing hot chocolate.
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Tricia_n
Feb 21, 2024
Great experience, awesome tour guide - Friendly tour guide! She was very helpful, gave good recommendations and cool facts during the trail
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Katherine_c
Jan 17, 2024
Fun at Johnson Canyon - Our guide was very informative providing us with a history, animal overview, and shared her life experiences with us. The hot chocolate was good too. We loved the time we spent on the trail. Overall it was great. Thanks for the experience.
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Bradford_j
May 19, 2023
Spectacular Trail Walk - The walk through Johnston Canyon to the Lower and Upper Falls was absolutely spectacular. A highlight of our trip!! Riley collected us right on time at our agreed upon collection place. He was polite and easy going throughout our trip and was very knowledgeable about the history of the trails. Riley also took great care to ensure that we were always safe. Riley also offered to take photos and then took the time to email them to us. We were extremely satisfied with everything and wish to thank Riley for his dedication and care. Well done. The old but awsome Foursome.
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Minluk
May 13, 2023
Great little tour! - Really nice tour with Kayla and we went to see Marble Falls as well because the upper falls at Johnston were closed for maintenance. Highly recommended!
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