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  • Edmonton, Canada

Johnston Canyon Night Walk and Stargazing Experience

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Under headlamps, crunch through Johnston Canyon’s frozen cathedrals of ice, then step out into the dark where the Milky Way explodes overhead – one quiet, mind-blowing night that turns Banff’s winter into pure magic. For anyone who wants the Rockies to feel bigger than the daytime ever allows. Highlights: ✦ Headlamp-lit Lower Falls Crunch through frozen ice formations and glowing blue walls to the waterfall up close. ✦ Canyon by night Steel catwalks, massive icicles, total darkness – winter canyon magic like nowhere else. ✦ Vermilion Lakes stargazing Milky Way reflecting on calm water, Mount Rundle silhouetted. ✦ Mt Norquay viewpoint Higher elevation, panoramic sky – perfect for aurora spotting. ✦ Hot drinks & sweet treat under the stars Hot drinks and a sweet treat while the cosmos steals the show.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 10)
2 stops
3 hrs duration

Stop at: Johnston Canyon

120 min Admission included

Discover the breathtaking splendor of Banff National Park's premier winter walk at Johnston Canyon! Upon arrival, your expert local guide will regale you with fascinating tales and trivia as you journey along the gentle road towards the Johnston Canyon falls trail. They will provide you with ice cleats/crampons and (optional) hiking poles for your journey to the frozen falls. This trek takes about 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1.2 km with an elevation gain of 50m. Upon reaching the Lower Falls, you can either return to the trailhead where a complimentary hot drink by a toasty firepit awaits or venture further to the Upper Falls, which adds another 30 minutes and 1.3 km to the trek. There, you'll be spellbound by the most magnificent frozen waterfalls in the canyon and can watch intrepid ice climbers navigate the icy cliffs. The complete round trip to the Upper Falls spans 2 hours, 5.0 km, with an elevation gain of 120m, suitable for those of average fitness.

Stop at: Mount Norquay Lookout

60 min

We choose the best spot that night – either calm lakes reflecting the Milky Way or the high lookout above town – hot drinks and sweet treat in hand while the stars take over.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee or tea)
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Pick up from Banff hotels
  • Local expert guides: Trained in winter driving & photography to capture your memories.
  • Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch (BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to purchase a picnic lunch for the end of tour)
  • Park Pass
  • Tips for our dedicated guides (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

Juniper Hotel 1 Juniper Way, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1E1 Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:35 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:35 PM (subject to change). Please meet at the front of the hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Peaks Hotel & Suites 218 Lynx Street, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1K5 Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:25 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:25 PM (subject to change). Please meet at the front of the hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Banff Train Station 327 Railway Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1A1 Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:30 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:30 PM (subject to change). Please meet in the Bus Zone on Elk St, next to the Banff sign. Pick-up times varies. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Moose Hotel & Suites 345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:05 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:05 PM (subject to change). Meet at the front of your Banff Ave hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Fairmont Banff Springs 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1J4 Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:20 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:20 PM (subject to change). Please meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa 521 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1H8 Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:05 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:05 PM (subject to change). Meet at the front of your Banff Ave hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Canalta Lodge 545 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1B5 Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM, Pick-up 5:05 PM (subject to change). Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM, Pick-up 6:05 PM (subject to change). Meet at the front of your Banff Ave hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.

One of these locations will be where the tour ends. Your booking confirmation will have the details.

Start time:

5:30 PM

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.

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