Banff: Johnston Canyon Partially Guided Hike with Ice Cleats

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ID: GYG434970-783727
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Country: Canada

Duration: 04:30 hours


Description

Uncover Banff National Park's incredible frozen waterfalls while hiking through Johnston Canyon, plus experience the Bow Valley Parkway's incredible landscape and breathtaking views.
Get to know Banff National Park's Johnston Canyon on a guided hiking tour with opportunities to explore at your own pace. Drive along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway, hike with crampons or ice cleats, traverse bridges over frozen waterfalls, and discover a natural cave.
Start the adventure with pickup from your hotel in Banff. Drive along the beautiful Bow Valley Parkway, with stops along the way at jaw-dropping viewpoints and local secret spots for wildlife sightings.
Upon arrival at Johnston Canyon, you'll be fitted with ice cleats and hiking poles before embarking on an easy 30-minute guided hike to the Lower Falls, along bridges suspended over the canyon. Walk over two frozen cascading waterfalls with pillars of blue ice surrounding you.
Along the way, witness daredevil ice climbers scaling the frozen canyon walls. Then, discover a natural cave with uninterrupted views of the frozen waterfalls.
From there, you'll have the chance to continue on your own to Upper Falls, a further 30-minute hike, to see the largest of the frozen waterfalls at Johnston Canyon. Alternatively, you can return with your guide to the van to relax with a hot drink.
At the end of your adventure, enjoy transportation back to your hotel in Banff.

Highlights

  • Walk along the frozen creek of the stunning Johnston Canyon with ice cleats
  • Be amazed by towering pillars of blue ice and frozen waterfalls
  • Stop at secret scenic spots along the Bow Valley Parkway with your local guide
  • Marvel at daredevil ice climbers scaling the frozen waterfalls of the canyon

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Wait for pickup outside your hotel entrance if weather permits, or inside your hotel lobby. Your exact pickup time may vary depending on other pickups and weather conditions. If the guide is more than 10 minutes late, please call Radventures.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.