Panoramica
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.
- Consigliato dal 98% dei viaggiatori
- Badge di eccellenza
- Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima
- Biglietto su cellulare
Cosa è incluso
Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
Professional guide
Ice cleats
Hiking pole
Optional gratuities
Punto d’incontro e prelievo
I viaggiatori si incontrano al punto d’incontro.
Punto d’incontro
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.
Punto di arrivo
Questa attività termina al punto d’incontro.
Buono a sapersi
DEPARTURE POINT
Pick up is at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave. Hotel pick-up from Banff hotels is available but you must call to schedule this in advance. Transportation will not go to hotels without prior scheduling and confirmation.
DIRECTIONS
You must be ready at the pick-up point at least 20 minutes prior to tour time.
• Pick up locations can be found booking confirmation found in the traveler message centre. If any issue contact us at 1-877-565-9372.
• The minimum age is 8 years. All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years and older.
• All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18.
• Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly and our winter tours run in anything from -27C (-17F) to +10C (+50F). Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside for the majority of your tour. Safety is our first priority.
If the guide thinks your attire or footwear isn’t appropriate and compromises your safety on the tour, you may not be able to participate.
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
• Thermals/base layers/long johns.
• Snow pants are recommended for this tour and are mandatory if it is below -16C (3F). Otherwise on warmer days, jeans/regular pants over long johns are okay. Snow pants can be rented from stores in Banff.
• A warm sweater.
• A warm jacket. Ski jackets can be rented from stores in Banff.
• A hat and mitts.
• A neck warmer or scarf.
• Sturdy warm shoes, ideally winter boots or hiking boots. They do not have to be waterproof, but they must be warm. No heels, ugg boots, flip flops or sandals. If you do not have warm shoes, please contact our Reservations Team and we will check our stock levels or recommend a rental store.
• A water bottle.
Cosa aspettarsi
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Johnston Canyon
This popular walk will lead you past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls. You'll hike on steel walkways built into the canyon walls and get an airy view of the canyon below.
What to expect:
• Walking Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
• Return Distance: 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers)
• Elevation Gain: 443 feet (135 meters)
Termini di cancellazione
Per un rimborso completo, cancella almeno 24 ore prima dell’orario di inizio.
Gli orari sono nell’ora locale dell’esperienza (America/Edmonton).
Informazioni aggiuntive
- In accordance with our Cold Weather Policy, if safety conditions deteriorate, we may cancel the tour, offering guests the option to receive a refund or reschedule for another date or time.
- Biglietto mobile o cartaceo accettato
- Fino a 9 viaggiatori per prenotazione
- Ogni prenotazione deve includere almeno un adulto.
Domande frequenti: Tour da Banff sul ghiaccio a Johnston Canyon
Posso cancellare Tour da Banff sul ghiaccio a Johnston Canyon gratuitamente?
Sì. Per un rimborso completo, cancella almeno 24 ore prima dell’orario di inizio.
Dove inizia il tour?
Ritrovo nel parcheggio pubblico degli autobus dietro Mount Royal Hotel alle 138 Banff Ave. Si prega di essere pronti almeno 20 minuti prima dell’inizio del tour.
Dove termina il tour?
Il tour termina nuovamente nel parcheggio pubblico degli autobus dietro al Mount Royal Hotel, al 138 Banff Ave.
Quanto dura il tour?
Il tour a piedi dura 4 ore.
Quali luoghi vengono visitati lungo il percorso?
Il percorso prevede 1 tappa: Johnston Canyon, dove la passeggiata passa accanto alle cascate inferiori e prosegue fino alle cascate di ghiaccio superiori lungo passerelle d’acciaio costruite nelle pareti del canyon.
Quali attrezzature e bevande sono incluse?
Il tour include ramponi da ghiaccio, un bastoncino da trekking, un biscotto allo sciroppo d’acero come spuntino e cioccolata calda.
Qual è il punto di ritrovo?
Tutti i viaggiatori si incontrano nel parcheggio pubblico degli autobus situato dietro Mount Royal Hotel alle 138 Banff Ave.
Operato da Discover Banff Tours
