Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff AM
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Trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. Learn about the formation of the canyon and photograph the incredible pillars of ice as you walk through the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks. Your guide leads you past waterfalls frozen in mid-stream for a close up view of the Lower Falls! Update: The trail between Lower Falls and Upper Falls remains closed from to late Fall 2022. Until Parks Canada reopens the Upper Falls section, we are offering a combination of Johnston Canyon Lower Falls and Marble Canyon. A short drive from Johnston Canyon into Kootenay National Park reveals a stunning slot canyon hidden within young forests on the western side of the Continental Divide. Enjoy the easy 1.5km walk along this remote slot canyon to peer down into its towering 40 meter drop. Includes professional hiking guide, transportation from Banff, ice cleats, trekking poles and hot chocolate & cookies.4 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Professional guide
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Driver/guide
Equipment (Ice Cleats)
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley Pkwy, Canada, T1L 1K2Trek 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.
3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet in the tour bus parking area located behind the Mount Royal Hotel (corner of Caribou Street and Beaver Street).
To request an alternate pick up point within Banff townsite, please message us directly.View Location
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Meet in the tour bus parking area located behind the Mount Royal Hotel (corner of Caribou Street and Beaver Street).
To request an alternate pick up point within Banff townsite, please message us directly.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 8 years
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Edmonton time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by White Mountain AdventuresCreated on 29 Nov 2016Created on 22 Dec 2024
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