Walking the Johnston Canyon Icewalk  trail in winter
Cathedral of Ice at Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Narrow Canyon at Johnton Canyon Icewalk
Hot chocolate break at Johnston Canyon Icewalk
The narrow canyon at Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Upper Falls at Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Inside the cave at the lower falls at Johnston Canyon Icewalk

Johnston Canyon Icewalk ®

Prepare for Your Trip
Clothing

You MUST have winter boots or hiking boots, winter coat and pants, warm hat and warm gloves.

**If you are not properly prepared for winter conditions as described you will be turned back.

 

Meeting

Please be at the meeting location on time. If you are not, the guide may not be able to wait for you and you will not be eligible for a refund.

Highlights
  • Unique winter canyon icewalk along catwalks and trails
  • Tunnel and frozen waterfall at the Lower Falls
  • Frozen Twin Falls and Stella Falls
  • Cathedral of Ice at the Upper Falls
  • Ice climbers at the Upper Falls

Trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. During the icewalk you will learn about the formation of the canyon, pick out fossil corals in the rocks, and photograph the incredible pillars of ice as you walk through the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks. Your professional guide 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 break and a chance to see ice climbers in action. Guide, transport and ice cleats included.

The Johnston Canyon Icewalk's beauty and accessibility makes it a must for your list of things to do Banff this winter.

*Johnston Canyon Icewalk is a Registered Trademark of Discover Banff Tours. Used by permission.

Daily Departure (mid-November - early April)

The ultimate Johnston Canyon experience. Choose when and where you want to go, or let us build your itinerary based on your desired experience and level of activity