Johnston Canyon Icewalk
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Experience the winter wonderland of Banff’s Johnston Canyon on this ice walk tour. Join a professional guide on a hike along the canyon’s steel walkways, to visit the beautiful lower and upper waterfalls, and learn how this majestic canyon was formed. Your excursion includes round-trip transportation, ice cleats, and a hiking pole, plus a light snack and hot chocolate to help warm you up.
- Enjoy frozen beauty of the Johnston Canyon Icewalk®
- Look out for the various types of wildlife which inhabit the area
- Learn about the history and geology of the area from your knowledgeable guide
- Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate while you admire the views
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Explore the unique ice-covered waterfalls and beautiful scenery of Banff’s renowned Johnston Canyon during this ice walk. Strap the provided ice cleats, and hike on steel walkways along the canyon’s edge for winter adventure.
Your adventure is available in the morning or in the afternoon and begins with a pick up from Banff. Then, venture out to Johnston Canyon to begin your hike. As you set out, keep an eye out for winter wildlife, and listen in as your guide shares details about the canyon’s history and geology.
Continuing on along the frozen path, you reach the canyon’s breathtaking lower and upper icefalls, trapped in beautiful layers of ice by the arctic air. Finish your invigorating walk through this icy environment with a warm cup of hot chocolate and a snack before heading back to Banff.
Note: The return distance of the hike is about 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers), and elevation gain is 443 feet (135 meters).
Your adventure is available in the morning or in the afternoon and begins with a pick up from Banff. Then, venture out to Johnston Canyon to begin your hike. As you set out, keep an eye out for winter wildlife, and listen in as your guide shares details about the canyon’s history and geology.
Continuing on along the frozen path, you reach the canyon’s breathtaking lower and upper icefalls, trapped in beautiful layers of ice by the arctic air. Finish your invigorating walk through this icy environment with a warm cup of hot chocolate and a snack before heading back to Banff.
Note: The return distance of the hike is about 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers), and elevation gain is 443 feet (135 meters).
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- "I would highly recommend the guided tour as you learn all the facts and history of the canyon and the Bow Valley Parkway." See review
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