Explore frozen waterfalls and dramatic canyon walls in the Canadian Rockies.
Additionally, from Banff and Canmore, join a small-group adventure on the Johnston canyon winter icewalk.
Seasonal itinerary updates reflect changing mountain conditions and Parks Canada closures. They can occur throughout the season and may affect access. When Johnston Canyon is closed, the tour adapts to current circumstances. Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park may be included as an alternative scenery. Your guide will select the best available itinerary based on trail, weather, and road conditions.
Travelers should note that closures influence available routes for the Johnston canyon winter icewalk. Weather variations may shift access points and timing. Participants should stay flexible and follow guide instructions. Our operations team monitors conditions daily to confirm safety. Notifications will be provided ahead of departures.
Ultimately, the guide will select the best itinerary based on current trail, weather, and road conditions while ensuring a safe experience for all. This approach accommodates closures and keeps participants informed. Flexibility remains essential as conditions evolve throughout the season.
Discover a different side of the Canadian Rockies on a small-group guided canyon adventure from Banff and Canmore.
Travel through spectacular mountain scenery before setting out on foot to explore one of the region’s most beautiful canyon landscapes. During the winter months, waterfalls transform into towering walls of ice, snow covers the forest, and frozen formations create an entirely different experience from the busy summer season.
When Johnston Canyon is open and conditions allow, your guide will lead you along the canyon’s scenic walkways toward the Lower Falls and, depending on trail conditions and group ability, farther toward the Upper Falls.
During seasonal closures or when Johnston Canyon is unavailable, the tour will follow an alternative Rockies itinerary featuring Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park, with additional scenic stops such as the Continental Divide and Paint Pots when conditions permit.
Every tour is adjusted to current trail, weather and road conditions, allowing you to experience the best available canyon and winter scenery on the day of your visit.
Ice and snow conditions vary throughout the season. Frozen waterfalls and significant ice formations are most common during the colder winter months and cannot be guaranteed during early autumn or spring departures.
Highlights
- See frozen waterfalls, ice formations and dramatic canyon walls
- Visit Marble Canyon and Kootenay National Park when Johnston Canyon is unavailable
- Travel in a comfortable small-group vehicle from Banff or Canmore
