Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff AM
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Banff, Canada
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Most people experience Banff National Park in the summer, and they’re missing out. On this tour, you’ll take an “icewalk” along Johnston Canyon, a narrow, waterfall-filled wonder made even more spectacular by your guide. From there, you’ll make the short ride to Marble Canyon, a slot canyon that’s gorgeous in winter, heading away from the crowds and into a world of rocky wonder.
- Ice cleats provided for safety—plus warm drinks and cookies for fun
- Walk along the edges of Johnston Canyon and through Marble Canyon, led by your guide
- Hassle-free pickup from your Banff Hotel
- Limited to 12 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Equipment (Ice Cleats)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mount Royal HotelBox 1140, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Johnston Canyon
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 8 years
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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
wesley_d
Our guide was exceptional. He knew everything about the canyon gave us information about the regions top-notch
Reviews
5.0
based on 38 reviews
Jennifer_C, Mar 2026
Beautiful hike and knowledgeable guide. Definitely recommend. Winter was a great time to do this trail!
wesley_d, Mar 2026
Our guide was exceptional. He knew everything about the canyon gave us information about the regions top-notch
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Wesley, Thank you for your review! I learn something from Mark every time we have the chance to speak. We are glad to hear your found your experience to be exceptional. We'll let Mark know you appreciated him!
fiona_d, Feb 2026
Our guide was Cindy. She was punctual ( kind enough to pick us up and drop off right outside our accomodations) , very informative, patient and knowledgeable. Dress appropriately in layers as the hike and terrain are moderate ; nothing too bulky but so you can peel off layers if you start to have a bit of a workout. Hiking poles and crampons are provided; both of which were very helpful. It was definitely icy at points with the freeze and thaw so crampons are a must . Most of the trail has a fenced railing which is helpful especially as there is a single pathway going up and down so it tends to get pretty crowded at times as its only single file at some parts. A hiking pole comes in handy for coming down icy bits. Go as early as you can to avoid the crowds and rush. The waterfalls, trees and quiet are lovely if you manage to avoid the weekend or holiday crowds as much as possible. The tour took us to the Lower and Upper falls and Cindy shared some hot chocolate and biscuits right at the perfect time! We even managed to watch some ice climbers as we took a break.
All in all, the hike was probably about 2 - 2.5 hours at a good pace, with short bursts of steep inclines but on the whole, moderate. Cindy had great fun facts and stories to share . It was a lovely morning which was smooth from beginning to end. Loved it!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Fiona, thank you for your review! It is good to go with a guide like Cindy on this adventure, as the fun facts and stories they share really do add to your experience. It is an icy trail, so our icecleats are definitely a must.
Tammy_K, Feb 2026
Great experience! Beautiful canyon. Very fun & unique winter activity.
It was very interesting and informative.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Tammy, Thank you for your review!
Sonja_H, Mar 2025
Our guide Christy was amazing! She knows so much about the area and wild life. Most importantly she is so fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Sonja,
thank you so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with us, and happy to hear Kristi was able to make such a positive difference to your adventure in Banff. We hope you can join us on a future visit to the area.
Lisa_T, Feb 2025
So much fun walking with the ice cleats. Lovely walk through the canyon and we even saw some folks climbing up the frozen water falls.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your review, Lisa. Glad to hear you enjoyed your trek through Johnston Canyon with us. The cold air just makes the hot chocolate and cookies taste all the sweeter ;)
Robert_W, Jan 2025
Josh was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and mad the hike fun and the iced over falls were beautiful!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your review, and for making us part of your adventures in Banff. We appreciate you taking the time to send us your thoughts, and hope you can join us again for a future adventure in Banff.
Dayna_C, Feb 2024
Sara our guide - made the canyon come alive. Very interactive and such an awesome experience. Thank you so very much !!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We agree, Sara is awesome! Johnston Canyon is a beautiful spot to be sure, and spending a 1/2 day exploring with your guide makes it that much better.
Lakshmi_R, Jan 2024
Scott was great is taking us up to the top of the upper falls effortlessly. He is experienced and great friendly guide. Helped us take some awesome pictures along the way. I highly recommend taking this tour with Scott. We did hike the canyon 3 times and the trip with Scott was the best!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to Scott. There is no requirement to join a guided tour if looking to explore Johnston Canyon, but we appreciate your advise on just how much a great guide can add to your experience.
Philip_K, Jan 2024
Excellent trip made all the better by our brilliant guide Margaret. Breathtaking scenery from start to finish. The ice climbers at the top are amazing . I would highly recommend this trip
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Philip,
Thank you for your review! We know coming to Banff can get a little pricey, so appreciate your recommendation when you say your experience was worth every cent! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Margaret. Our guides make all the difference.
Andrew_G, Apr 2023
This was an amazing tour.
Our tour guide Scott was very professional and had a great knowledge of the area.
The supply of snow cleats made our hike a lot safer.
The hot chocolate and cookies were just what we needed at the end of our hike.
The canyon was breathtaking.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for your review! We are super happy to have Scott on our team again for the summer
Sevasti_s, Feb 2023
Awesome tour! The beauty which surrounded us was breathtaking! Hike was about 3 miles round trip, at half way mark we were treated to delicious hot chocolate and cookies. Our guides were knowledgeable and funny.
All in all a wonderful day! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your day with us at Johnston Canyon. We are happy that the trail to Upper Falls is once again open to enjoy the Cathedral of Ice.
We hope you can join us again
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Erika_M, Nov 2022
We are spending US Thanksgiving in Banff and wanted our kids to see the frozen falls of Johnston Canyon.
The hiking was great and the scenery is magnificent.
Going over to Marble Canyon for the second part of the trip was equally gorgeous.
Our guide was wonderful and she made our trip exciting and comfortable.
Pictures do not do justice to the majestic Rocky Mountains. We can’t wait to do this trip in the spring.
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