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Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff
5.0
23 Ratings
Improvement District No. 9
Explore frozen waterfalls and blue ice pillars on the Johnston Canyon Icewalk. Discover Marble Canyon's hidden slot canyon. Includes guide, transport, ice cleats, and treats.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Johnston Canyon - Trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. During the icewalk you will learn about the formation of the canyon, pick out fossil corals in the rocks, and photograph the incredible pillars of ice as you walk through the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks. Your professional guide leads you past waterfalls frozen in mid-stream, and through a short tunnel for a close up view of the Lower Falls! The grand finale is the incredible “Cathedral of Ice” at the Upper Falls. It’s the perfect destination for a break and a chance to see ice climbers in action. Guide, transport and ice cleats included.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Equipment (Ice Cleats)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. Learn about the formation of the canyon and photograph the incredible pillars of ice as you walk through the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks. Your guide leads you past waterfalls frozen in mid-stream for a close up view of the Lower Falls!
Update: The trail between Lower Falls and Upper Falls remains closed from to late Fall 2022. Until Parks Canada reopens the Upper Falls section, we are offering a combination of Johnston Canyon Lower Falls and Marble Canyon. A short drive from Johnston Canyon into Kootenay National Park reveals a stunning slot canyon hidden within young forests on the western side of the Continental Divide. Enjoy the easy 1.5km walk along this remote slot canyon to peer down into its towering 40 meter drop.
Includes professional hiking guide, transportation from Banff, ice cleats, trekking poles and hot chocolate & cookies.
- Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley Parkway
Meet at trailhead in front of the public washroom building (P1 Parking lot)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Y1312ozkarinj
Mar 11, 2024
Beautiful day! - Sam was an absolutely outstanding guide! His knowledge of the canyon’s plant and animal life, as well as its history - both physical and human - were the foundation of a very enjoyable tour that he customized in some special ways. He is a fantastic people person. Highly recommended!
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Andreamarcoc2018
Mar 6, 2024
Breathtaking - Great experience and breathtaking trail during Canadian winter. Matt has been professional and entertaining. I strongly suggest this experience!
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Dayna_c
Feb 25, 2024
Curing The Winter Blues-Canyon Therapy - Sara our guide - made the canyon come alive. Very interactive and such an awesome experience. Thank you so very much !!!!
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Lakshmi_r
Jan 22, 2024
Don't miss the great hike to canyon with Scott! - Scott was great is taking us up to the top of the upper falls effortlessly. He is experienced and great friendly guide. Helped us take some awesome pictures along the way. I highly recommend taking this tour with Scott. We did hike the canyon 3 times and the trip with Scott was the best!
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Philip_k
Jan 4, 2024
Worth every cent - Excellent trip made all the better by our brilliant guide Margaret. Breathtaking scenery from start to finish. The ice climbers at the top are amazing . I would highly recommend this trip
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Adreger
Sep 28, 2023
Best Guides in the Rockies - Best guiding company in the Rockies. Dennis is amazing to work with and the guides are exceptional - Christie & Mary are amazing as well as the others we had on our program. Highly recommend if you are looking for a guided hike in the Banff/Lake Louise Area.
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Andrew_g
Apr 24, 2023
Johnston Canyon icewalk - This was an amazing tour.
Our tour guide Scott was very professional and had a great knowledge of the area.
The supply of snow cleats made our hike a lot safer.
The hot chocolate and cookies were just what we needed at the end of our hike.
The canyon was breathtaking.
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Jan
Mar 12, 2023
Spectacular views - Sam was a knowledgeable and personable guide. I was probably 20 years older than the next oldest and was glad to be able to keep up. That said, I didn’t think of it as mostly flat and would consider it a bit more “moderate” than “easy.” And if you are able to do it, I highly recommend the experience.
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Sevasti_s
Feb 21, 2023
Say YES to this tour! - Awesome tour! The beauty which surrounded us was breathtaking! Hike was about 3 miles round trip, at half way mark we were treated to delicious hot chocolate and cookies. Our guides were knowledgeable and funny.
All in all a wonderful day! Highly recommend!
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Juliette
Feb 16, 2023
Wonderful Tour - I had an amazing time with our guide Scott. He was very knowledgeable and attentive making sure everyone was comfortable with the pace, pointing out facts and sites and ensuring that everyone was able to get questions answered and pictures taken. The bus was very comfortable, and the hot chocolate and cookies were a welcomed bonus. I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide.
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