Experience the natural beauty of Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. Walk along steel catwalks to marvel at frozen waterfalls and towering ice sculptures. Don’t miss this popular guided icewalk!
Experience the natural beauty of Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. Walk along steel catwalks to marvel at frozen waterfalls and towering ice sculptures. Don’t miss this popular guided icewalk!
- Johnston Canyon - This popular walk will lead you past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls. You’ll hike on steel walkways built into the canyon walls and get an airy view of the canyon below.
What to expect:
ullet Walking Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
ullet Return Distance: 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers)
ullet Elevation Gain: 443 feet (135 meters)
- Johnston Canyon - This popular walk will lead you past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls. You’ll hike on steel walkways built into the canyon walls and get an airy view of the canyon below.
What to expect:
ullet Walking Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
ullet Return Distance: 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers)
ullet Elevation Gain: 443 feet (135 meters)
- Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
- Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Ice cleats
- Hiking pole
- Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
- Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Ice cleats
- Hiking pole
- Optional gratuities
- Optional gratuities
Johnston Canyon, a renowned focal point in Banff National Park, offers a fascinating spectacle of natural ice formations in winter when its powerful waterfalls freeze into statuesque structures. Throughout the sun-drenched summer, the confined canyon elegantly channels wafts of water. A system of metal platforms affixed to the canyon’s faces, allows…
Johnston Canyon, a renowned focal point in Banff National Park, offers a fascinating spectacle of natural ice formations in winter when its powerful waterfalls freeze into statuesque structures. Throughout the sun-drenched summer, the confined canyon elegantly channels wafts of water. A system of metal platforms affixed to the canyon’s faces, allows visitors to traverse this glacial cathedral and peer into the chasm beneath.
While journeying, you’ll have the opportunity to meander through a natural cavern, to marvel at the blossoming waters of the lower falls. The path leads to the dramatic upper falls, where glistening ice towers loom 30 metres above. This awe-striking sight of these frozen monoliths is the key attraction, and it’s not unusual to spot ice climbers mastering these crystallized pillars.
Through this frequently chosen guided icewalk, you’ll skirt past the lower falls to admire the stunning upper icefalls from a towering vantage point. An excursion through territories rich in wildlife is also part of the trek to the falls as you uncover the geological hints that forged Johnston Canyon.
- Minimum age is 8 years. All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years and older.
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18.
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including hats, mittens, and warm boots. A detailed list of items to wear and bring is provided on your voucher.
- A moderate level of fitness is recommended to ensure that you enjoy the tour.
- Please note that this tour stays on the trail and does not traverse the ice due to safety concerns.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
- In accordance with our Cold Weather Policy, if safety conditions deteriorate, we may cancel the tour, offering guests the option to receive a refund or reschedule for another date or time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
