Johnston Canyon Icewalk®
Winter's
Magic and Beauty sculpted in snow and ice!
Trek through
Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars
of blue ice. This Interpretive guided walk along the canyon
bottom and over suspended catwalks leads you past waterfalls
frozen in mid-stream, and through a short tunnel for a
close up view of the Lower Falls! The grand finale is
the incredible "Cathedral of Ice" at the Upper Falls.
It's the perfect destination for a hot chocolate break
and a chance to see ice climbers in action.
Johnston
Canyon Icewalk® "Lite"
Walk
the trail to the Lower Falls and back on this one hour
trek. This trek is Ideal for groups who want to combine the excitement
of the canyon with another activity such as snowshoeing or wildlife watching
(Johnston Canyon Icewalk® is a registered trademark of Discover Banff Tours)
Grotto
Canyon Icewalk 
An exciting adventure into winter wilderness.
The
walk through Grotto Canyon offers the visitor an exciting
opportunity to walk along the bottom of an ice covered
canyon floor. As the walk progresses, the walls of the
canyon close in, and become ever steeper and higher. Just
when it looks like the canyon has ended at two dramatic
frozen waterfalls, it takes a sharp turn to the left and
continues. And then just as suddenly the canyon ends and
opens up into a "Lost Valley" whose only entrance
or exit is the path you've just taken! This dramatic finish
in an almost inaccessible mountain valley and the "Hermit's
Hideout" will leave you with a taste of what real
wilderness is all about!
Snowshoeing
- a Canadian Tradition
The essence of winter solitude and expansive
vistas!
  Leave the everyday world behind and snowshoe your way back into nature! Sounds of civilization quickly fade as you step into forests and fields blanketed in white. Within moments you'll find yourself in a new world where only the crunch of snowshoes breaks the silence. Walking is easy and fun on our traditional snowshoes.Track wildlife,
learn about winter ecology and have a snowy good time!
(Photographs
courtesy of Alec Pytlowany and Brad Wrobleski)
Night
Tracks
Beneath a canopy of stars you'll "see" the night in an entirely new way. At first it's a little spooky., but then exhilarating as traditional images of night melt away. Your senses awaken, and as you walk alongside a frozen pond or through a wintry forest you begin to notice the unusual: ice crackling, forest smells, the feel of your tread on snow. There's more here than you ever imagined!
Please dress warmly! Hat and gloves are essential. Head lamps included.
Cross-Country
Skiing 
Pristine
snow covered forests and majestic mountain peaks heighten
the experience of our novice cross-country ski program.
Guests will be introduced to the equipment, the basic
techniques of this graceful sport and have the opportunity
to try their new skills on an easy ski tour. Instructor, light snacks included.
½ Day.
Cross-country skis not included. Please add $20 per person.
All
About Banff
A behind the scenes look at Banff, its
wildlife and its success as a national park.
Discover
the natural heritage of Canada's oldest national park
on this tour of the Banff region. From the birthplace
of our national parks at the Cave & Basin, to the mysterious
formations called "the hoodoos" and to the frozen shores
of Lake Minnewanka, you'll share in the heritage of Banff
National Park. Banff is well known for its abundant wildlife
and along the way, you'll learn about their habitat and
the unique ways animals adapt to winter. Suitable
for all ages.
(Photograph
courtesy John Marriott)
Lake
Louise Winterland Tour
Let yourself go and have some fun in
the snow!
The
snow is always deep, soft and plentiful at Lake Louise.
Make the most of your winter experience at Banff and enjoy
an afternoon tour to Lake Louise with ample time to partake
in some truly Canadian winter experiences. At Lake Louise
you can walk along the frozen lakeshore, rent some ice
skates and skate on the lake, join your guide for a bit
of snowshoeing, or take a horse drawn sleigh ride across
the lake and back. (not included) Or if you prefer to
look at the incredible mountain scenery from the comfort
of a warm chair, why not enjoy some lunch or tea inside
the Chateau Lake Louise. On the way to and from Lake Louise,
take in the incredible views of the Rockies' and learn
all about Banff's colourful natural and human history
from one of Banff's best interpretive guides.
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