Grotto Canyon Icewalk

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Banff, Canada

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4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Hike on a frozen creek, and explore surreal rock formations and indigenous wall art on this small-group tour through Grotto Canyon. Your specialist guide explains the unique history and geology of the canyon as you glide past wondrous icefalls in this sublime winter environment. If you’re lucky, you may even see ice climbers in action.

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for the next adventure
Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided
Learn about the history and geology of the area from your guide
Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Ice cleats
Hiking pole
Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.

Optional gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior. Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:55 AM Canalta Lodge at 8:00 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 8:01 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 8:02 AM Red Carpet Inn at 8:03 AM Douglas Fir at 8:06 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 8:10 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 8:12 AM Rimrock Resort at 8:20 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 8:25 AM Banff Train Station at 8:30 AM Juniper Hotel at 8:35 AM If no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 1:12 PM.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

What To Expect

Grotto Canyon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 8 years. All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years and older.
Not wheelchair accessible
All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18.

Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including hats, mittens, and warm boots. A detailed list of items to wear and bring is provided on your voucher.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Steven_C

Great experience all around. Our group ended up being small, just my wife and I along with another guest. Emma was excellent at navigating the group dynamic and attentive to the needs of the group. She provided pertinent information and a great experience all around. Terrain was extremely approachable with the provided slip on spikes. Beautiful scenery throughout the walk.

Reviews

4.7

based on 49 reviews

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Enjoying Ice Walking

Allyson_C, Dec 2025

Heidi was a fantastic guide. I learned so much about Banff National Park while experiencing ice walking. It was a very fun day.

Beautiful hike with very...

Beth_H, Dec 2025

Beautiful hike with very knowledgeable and considerate guide. Provided equipment was appreciated! Definitely worth the price.

Grotto Canyon Rocks!

Steven_C, Mar 2024

Magical Ice Walk

Pamela_F, Jan 2024

Bastion was a very informative guide and was attentive to the needs of each person in the group. The hike was beautiful. It was a little challenging going up the grade into the canyon in fresh powder, but very doable even for a person in their 60's. The scenery was magical.

We recommend this outing

Sara_F, Mar 2023

Pleasant scenic hike with fantastic guides — frozen waterfalls and pictographs in a picturesque canyon

Amazing activities with Erin

Fatima_M, Dec 2021

My mom and I booked two activities with viator (johnston canyon and grotto icewalk), which was with the Discover Banff company. Both days we were with Erin, which was truly an amazing guide. She told us all about the rockies, history, and answered all of our questions. The thing so special about her is that she's not only reading a text, she really has a lot of knowledge and is passionate about what she does and it shows !! Plus, her good mood is so contagious and makes the activites even more pleasant. I highly recommend you to book these two activities with that company, that also gave us a little break to eat cookies and hot chocolate. They also provide you with ice cleats and batons if you like. Amazing moments thank you !!!

Great tour. The ice was gorgeous, the...

Kelly G, Feb 2010

Great tour. The ice was gorgeous, the canyon was so beautiful and fun to trek through. Our guide was very good, and had maple cookies and hot chocolate for us at the canyon end. Seeing the thousand year old petroglyphs was really interesting.