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  • 39 Reviews

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  • Edmonton, Canada

Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff AM

  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
1 stop
4 hrs 30 min duration

Stop at: Johnston Canyon

180 min

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

INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Equipment (Ice Cleats)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

This experience ends at the starting point.

Start time:

10:20 AM

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 8 years

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0

39 total reviews

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