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Heart Creek Canyoning: Beginner's Rappel Adventure
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41 Ratings
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Explore Heart Creek Canyon near Banff and Canmore. Perfect for beginners. Master rappelling, enjoy stunning scenery, and learn with certified guides.
Explore Heart Creek Canyon near Banff and Canmore. Perfect for beginners. Master rappelling, enjoy stunning scenery, and learn with certified guides.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Heart Creek Trail Head - You will meet your guide at the Parking lot there you will receive our mandatory safety briefing and get all the gear you will need for this adventure. After an approximately 45-minute hike from the parking lot to the canyon, you will participate in a rappel workshop where you will have the opportunity to practice some…
- Heart Creek Trail Head - You will meet your guide at the Parking lot there you will receive our mandatory safety briefing and get all the gear you will need for this adventure. After an approximately 45-minute hike from the parking lot to the canyon, you will participate in a rappel workshop where you will have the opportunity to practice some basic rope skills before entering the canyon. The upper section of the canyon can be relatively dry depending on the conditions, providing ample opportunity to practice rappelling and take in the scenery before getting wet in the lower section. Entering this last section, you’ll be rewarded with an incredible 18-meter waterfall and a massive sense of accomplishment. The trip will conclude with a series of fun slides and a hike back to the cars.
What's Included
- Harness, belay device, and lanyards
- Helmet with optional GoPro mount
- Top-of-the-line wetsuits
- Certified and experienced canyoning guide
- Dry backpack
- Harness, belay device, and lanyards
- Helmet with optional GoPro mount
- Top-of-the-line wetsuits
- Certified and experienced canyoning guide
- Dry backpack
What's Not Included
- Bathing suit & Towel. A small lunch or lots of snacks & water
- Fully closed footwear, running or light hiking shoes that can get wet are required for this activity
- Please note that water shoes and Keen-style hiking sandals are NOT suitable and will NOT be accepted
- Parking fees
- Bathing suit & Towel. A small lunch or lots of snacks & water
- Fully closed footwear, running or light hiking shoes that can get wet are required for this activity
- Please note that water shoes and Keen-style hiking sandals are NOT suitable and will NOT be accepted
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Discover the wonders of Heart Creek Canyon, conveniently situated near Banff and Canmore, and enjoy an unforgettable half-day adventure with friends and family. Heart Creek is an ideal spot for beginners eager to explore the world of canyoning and learn the art of rappelling. Each rappel increases in length and complexity, providing a perfect…
Discover the wonders of Heart Creek Canyon, conveniently situated near Banff and Canmore, and enjoy an unforgettable half-day adventure with friends and family. Heart Creek is an ideal spot for beginners eager to explore the world of canyoning and learn the art of rappelling. Each rappel increases in length and complexity, providing a perfect environment for guidance and support throughout the adventure.
Accessibility:
- Swimming skills are not required, but participants should be prepared to be partially in water at times and understand that navigating the canyon involves either rappelling or being lowered by rope.
- Participants should possess a moderate level of fitness.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age 12 and children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum waist size 42
- Note that every participant should make sure they read and understand our waiver and know that they will have to sign a paper copy on-site
- For safety reasons, Banff Canyoning reserves the right to alter/cancel any trip or logistics.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please call our office to chat further about medical considerations
- Not recommended for travelers over 60
- Participants need to be able to carry a backpack and hike uphill for 3.5km
Location
Heart Creek Trail Head
New exit from Highway 1 to New Roundabout
We meet our clients 15 minutes before the tour starting time at the Heart creek parking lot (see google map link above).
Look for our sign ‘Banff Canyoning Tours’.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Ahnikag2025
Nov 12, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Booked the Heart Creek canyoning tour with Banff Canyoning and absolutely loved it! As beginners, we felt safe and supported the entire time. We walked away with new skills, more confidence, and a real love for the sport. I would highly recommend this tour for your next trip if you’re looking for something adventurous!
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Laura_b
Aug 31, 2025
Challenging but fun tour in beautiful scenery with hiking, abseiling & rock sliding - My daughter and I had a wonderful day canyoning. Jack was our tour guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and made the day a pleasure for us and the other two participants. Heart Creek Canyon is a beautiful area. There were a few challenging aspects that Jack coached us through safely. To get there and back, we prebooked a taxi from Canmore to the Heart Creek trail head, which cost about $40 each way. My daughter and I both thoroughly enjoyed our day.
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Kehmij
Aug 26, 2025
An amazing experience! - What a great experience!!! I thought twice about going because I’m 59 and work out very little. But previous reviews and watching videos of the experience assured me that I had to do it! I’m so glad that I did! Our guide, Guillaume, was amazing! He explained everything very well, made us feel comfortable and confident, and gave us a few laughs along the way. If you’re considering doing this adventure, I highly recommend it!
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Jwl6
Aug 25, 2025
Fun and beginner-friendly - I absolutely loved how this tour started with the basics and small drops. The guiding was top-notch; Guillaume was a calming presence, who inspired confidence in all his guests. By the time we reach the final abseil down a waterfall, I felt confident that I had the skills I needed.
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Kaynfee
Aug 25, 2025
50’s and 60’s LOVED IT! - We had 4 adults in late 50’s to early 60’s. The guide made us feel very safe and capable. We are not hard core athletes, but in decent shape - the usual achy knees and backs. A nice hike up, only two steep, but short inclines, the guide walked by one participant to help them feel more safe. He also was there to lend a hand at any awkward stepping spots. He was always helpful in tips about where to step to keep us safe. The repelling was so fun! A bit nervous at first, but once you got over the edge and felt how you were totally supported, it was fine. You do small ones at first to learn how to do it, then you end with a beautiful one beside a waterfall. Then you hike back down. It is a nice long day, totally worth it. About 5 hrs. Bring water and a power bar. We were enjoying our time so much, we never felt hungry! The worst part is putting on the wet suit, taking off the wet suit. But that is always the case. Bring a strap to hold your sunglasses on, or wrap them up in your tshirt and put them into the dry bag, after you put the wet suit on. We hiked up, then put the wetsuit on, before repelling. We had a beautiful, sunny day, so we didn’t even use our towels to dry off at the end, and one forgot extra dry shoes so just wore the wet shoes back to the hotel. This was definitely a beautiful way to spend a day in Canada. DO IT!
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Peter
Aug 11, 2025
Awesome day experiencing canyoning at Heartcreek canyon - The hike up is already beatiful. With the eigth of us we really enjoyed our first time Canyoning. Weather was really lovely on the 9th of August.
Special thanks to our guide Jack Robertshaw. He shows his expertise and is as well a really nice guy! Shows genuine interest to learn about the people in his tour. To summarize; an awesome guide!👍🏼👍🏼
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Bobbief103
Aug 4, 2025
That was one of the most memorable days! - Such an amazing first experience! Nice hike through the trees crossing the river to see places many dont see! Going down the water falls was something I won't forget! Loved the trip, must do!!
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Lyndenv2025
Aug 3, 2025
Super fun, unique experience - Really great experience, lots of excitement exploring heart creek canyon with our guide. He was fun and clearly experienced, had us smiling the whole time and confident in our safety.
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R9145imjuliet
Aug 2, 2025
Great day in the canyon - What a fun adventure!! The hike was beautiful, and being inside the canyon with water rushing all around (and on top) of us was thrilling. A perfect day in the mountains. My guide Mathieu really made everything fun. This was my first canyoning experience and I’m hooked!
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Heather
Jul 20, 2025
Canyoneering - Canyoneering was super fun, and our guide Jack made it even better! His expertise allowed us to feel safe even while rappelling down a 18 meter waterfall!
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