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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's Included
Meeting and pickup
For hotel pick-ups, please contact Radventures BEFORE booking. Please meet in the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, just off the roundabout across from the Train Station. This pickup point is next to the Banff sign. Please allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meet point.
Itinerary
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1Johnston Canyon
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Mount Norquay Lookout
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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
- Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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