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A person skiing down a frozen waterfall surrounded by snow-covered trees. 1
A frozen waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff. 2
A snow-covered road flanked by trees with a mountain in the distance. 3
A snow-covered landscape with a large cave opening, a group of people inside the cave, and a snow-covered ground. 4
A person in a red jacket standing by a snow-covered river in a forest. 5
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Overview

  • Spend the morning exploring Johnston Canyon in winter with Banff's top-rated small-group tour provider, from the frozen falls to a few quieter stops along the Bow Valley Parkway that most visitors never see.

    Highlights:

    Johnston Canyon's Frozen Falls: Walk the snow-covered canyon trail to the Lower Falls, where your guide fits you with ice cleats and hiking poles for the journey. For those who want to go further, the trail continues to the Upper Falls, where ice climbers work their way up the frozen cliffs.

    Bow Valley Parkway, the Local Way: On the drive to Johnston Canyon, we stop at a few lesser-known viewpoints along the Bow Valley Parkway, the kind of spots most visitors drive right past.

Activity location

  • Bow Valley Parkway
    • Johnson or equal,
    • Banff, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Peaks Hotel & Suites
    • 218 Lynx Street
    • T1L 1K5, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Inclusions
    Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee or tea)
  • Inclusions
    Local expert guides: Trained in winter driving & photography to capture your memories.
  • Inclusions
    Water refills (BYO bottle)
  • Inclusions
    Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
  • Exclusions
    Guide gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Activity itinerary

Johnston Canyon

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Johnston Canyon in winter is one of the best walks in Banff National Park. Your local guide fits you with ice cleats and optional hiking poles at the trailhead, then leads the way along a gentle path toward the frozen falls, sharing stories and canyon trivia as you go. The walk to the Lower Falls takes about 30 minutes, covering 1.2 km with 50m of elevation gain. From there you can turn back to the trailhead, where a hot drink waits by the firepit, or continue on to the Upper Falls. The extension adds another 30 minutes and 1.3 km. At the top, ice climbers work their way up frozen cliffs beside some of the most impressive ice formations in the canyon. Round trip to the Upper Falls: 2 hours, 5.0 km, 120m elevation gain. Suitable for guests with average fitness.

Bow Valley Parkway

  • 2h
Drive the scenic route between Castle Junction and Banff, through towering peaks and thick forest, on your way to Johnston Canyon. Along the way, we stop at a few local favourite spots, spots that improve your odds of seeing wildlife and taking in the best views the Rockies have to offer. Your local guide shapes the itinerary around bus timings, weather, and a few tricks only locals know, so you get the most out of the drive and the time in between stops.

Location

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    Bow Valley Parkway
    • Johnson or equal,
    • Banff, Canada

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