Banff 
Events Description
Water cascades into this narrow canyon in the heat of summer, but in the winter the thundering falls freeze solid to create natural ice sculptures. Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park and has a network of steel catwalks built into the canyon walls that allows you to walk right along this cathedral of ice with airy views into the gorge below.
As you do, you’ll get to wander through a natural cave to gaze down at the flowering waters of the lower falls. Continue onto the awe-inducing upper falls – a glittering tower of ice that rise 30 metres above your head. These gigantic pillars of ice are the tour highlight and ice climbers can often be seen scaling the frozen columns.
This popular guided icewalk will lead you past the lower falls and on to view the breathtaking upper icefalls from the upper deck. You will also travel through prime wildlife habitat to reach the falls and learn the clues to how Johnston Canyon was formed.
What to expect:
• Walking Time: 2 – 2.5 hours
• Return Distance: 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers)
• Elevation Gain: 443 feet (135 meters)
HOW MUCH
Cost:
Adult (Age from 13 to 99): $111.94
Child (Age from 8 to 12): $91.11
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
November 21 to Early April, 2026
8:30 AM & 1:30 PM departure time
Duration: 4 hours
Venue:
Meeting point Mount Royal Hotel 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7,
All guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave.
You must be ready at the pick up point at least 20 minutes prior to the tour start time.
