5 Ice Adventures in Banff and Lake Louise
It's no secret that Canada can be a cold country, and there's no better place to enjoy the icy adventures than in Banff and Lake Louise.
Taking advantage of the best activities to do with ice, here's a list of the top 5 must-try ice adventures!
Ice Skating
Constantly ranked among the world's most beautiful skating rinks, Lake Louise is the quintessential Canadian spot for the best skating. Complete with an ice castle and ice rinks that are groomed and made smooth daily, Lake Louise is also a prime location for a game of hockey. Check out our guide to Ice Skating in Banff and Lake Louise for more ideas!
Ice Walks
Hiking in winter is made possible with snowshoes and ice cleats which are available for rent throughout Banff and Lake Louise. The Johnston Canyon ice walk is a popular winter hike that takes visitors to two sets of frozen waterfalls through a sparkling, Narnia-like canyon. Enjoy this adventure with cleat rentals or through an interpretive experience with White Mountain Adventures or Discover Banff Tours. For a unique take on the Johnston Canyon experience, try the evening Icewalk.
Ice Climbing
Another ice adventure you can try at Johnston Canyon is ice climbing – Yamnuska Mountain Adventures offers introductory ice climbing courses for beginners that allows visitors to explore frozen waterfalls and climb to the top. For a different option, Alpine Air Adventures offers an introduction to ice climbing course that will have you familiar with ice and learning all of the basics.
Ice Fishing
Perhaps one of the most Canadian things to do in winter is to go ice fishing. Banff Fishing Unlimited and Hawgwild Fishing will give you an unforgettable day on the lake complete with classic stories and fried fish that you caught that day.
Glacier Adventure by Pursuit
From May until October, climb aboard a Pursuit snowcoach as your driver takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. This is one of only two triple continental divides in the world, meaning water flows to all three oceans in Canada from this icefield. The Glacier Adventure allows you to walk on a real glacier safely and even sip some glacier-fresh water.
Rentals for all of your icy adventures in Banff National Park can be found at:
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