Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour Discount Tickets

Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour photo
Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour photo
Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour photo
Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour photo
Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls - Small Group Tour photo

Get your discount tickets for the Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Small Group Tour, save up to 9% !

Overview

Banff's must-do winter walk. Follow the steel catwalks into Johnston Canyon, where the creek goes quiet under the snow and the falls freeze into towers of blue and white ice. Walk to the Lower Falls, or carry on to the Upper Falls, where ice climbers often work their way up the frozen cliffs. On the drive along the Bow Valley Parkway, watch for elk and bighorn sheep. ★ Banff's top-rated tour provider, with 5,000+ five-star reviews and four Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards. Highlights: ❄ Frozen Lower and Upper Falls of Johnston Canyon ❄ Ice climbers on the frozen cliffs ❄ Scenic stops on the Bow Valley Parkway ❄ Ice cleats, poles, and hot drinks included Why book with Radventures: ▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach ▸ Banff-born, independently owned ▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the front of the hotel. Pickup times (5 min after tour start): Oct. 13 – May 31: 8:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Johnston Canyon
In winter, Johnston Canyon freezes into walls of blue ice and waterfalls locked in place. At the trailhead, your guide fits you with ice cleats and optional poles, then leads the way along the canyon's steel catwalks, explaining how the canyon formed and what lives here as you go. The Lower Falls are about 30 minutes in (1.2 km, 50 m elevation gain). From there, head back to the trailhead or keep going to the Upper Falls. The extension adds another 30 minutes and 1.3 km. At the top, you'll often spot ice climbers working their way up the frozen cliffs. Round trip to the Upper Falls: 2 hours, 5 km, 120 m elevation gain. Suitable for guests with average fitness. Hot drinks are served on the drive back.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Bow Valley Parkway
Take the Bow Valley Parkway, the quieter back road between Banff and Johnston Canyon, winding through thick forest with Castle Mountain rising ahead. It's one of the best stretches in the park for wildlife, so keep an eye out for elk, deer, and bighorn sheep. On the way back, we pull over at a few scenic lookouts along the Parkway, so have your camera ready for Banff's winter landscapes.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Water refills (please BYO water bottle)

Small group guarantee (Max 10 guests)

Comfortable, premium transportation with large panoramic windows

Polaroid souvenir

Local guide trained in photography and storytelling

Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles

Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations

Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat

Exclusion

Guide gratuities (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Supplied by Radventures

Reviews

5.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
51
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 stars
0

Explore other options