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Banff's must-do winter walk.
Follow the steel catwalks into Johnston Canyon, where the creek goes quiet under the snow and the falls freeze into towers of blue and white ice. Walk to the Lower Falls, or carry on to the Upper Falls, where ice climbers often work their way up the frozen cliffs. On the drive along the Bow Valley Parkway, watch for elk and bighorn sheep.
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Highlights:
❄ Frozen Lower and Upper Falls of Johnston Canyon
❄ Ice climbers on the frozen cliffs
❄ Scenic stops on the Bow Valley Parkway
❄ Ice cleats, poles, and hot drinks included
Why book with Radventures:
▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach
▸ Banff-born, independently owned
▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Johnston Canyon
In winter, Johnston Canyon freezes into walls of blue ice and waterfalls locked in place. At the trailhead, your guide fits you with ice cleats and optional poles, then leads the way along the canyon's steel catwalks, explaining how the canyon formed and what lives here as you go. The Lower Falls are about 30 minutes in (1.2 km, 50 m elevation gain). From there, head back to the trailhead or keep going to the Upper Falls. The extension adds another 30 minutes and 1.3 km. At the top, you'll often spot ice climbers working their way up the frozen cliffs. Round trip to the Upper Falls: 2 hours, 5 km, 120 m elevation gain. Suitable for guests with average fitness. Hot drinks are served on the drive back.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Bow Valley Parkway
Take the Bow Valley Parkway, the quieter back road between Banff and Johnston Canyon, winding through thick forest with Castle Mountain rising ahead. It's one of the best stretches in the park for wildlife, so keep an eye out for elk, deer, and bighorn sheep. On the way back, we pull over at a few scenic lookouts along the Parkway, so have your camera ready for Banff's winter landscapes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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