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Group of people on a guided icewalk tour in Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park.
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Guided Johnston Canyon Ice Walk

Johnston Canyon Trail Closure: Beginning October 13, 2026, Parks Canada will temporarily close the Johnston Canyon Trail, including the Lower and Upper Falls, for essential rock slope remediation work. The main parking lot and washrooms will also be closed, and Roam Public Transit Route 9 service will be paused. Closure information.

Experience Johnston Canyon transformed by winter on a guided ice walk through one of Banff National Park’s most iconic canyons. With a certified guide leading the way and crampons on your boots, follow the snow-covered trail and elevated walkways past dramatic rock walls and the frozen creek below.

Discover the power of water etched into the landscape as you pass frozen waterfalls and impressive ice formations stretching across the canyon walls. It’s a spectacular winter perspective on Johnston Canyon and one of the Canadian Rockies’ most memorable winter experiences.

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Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Duration
3-6 hrs
Cost
Tours starting from $82
When
Nov - Apr
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