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Johnston Canyon Icewalk®
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Feel the crunch of fresh powder as you walk along the steel catwalks leading into icy Johnston Canyon. Along the way, you'll take in frozen waterfalls, giant ice pillars, and winter wildlife habitats.
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As you hike on the steel walkways built into the canyon's walls, you'll have great views of the gorge below. Discover a natural ice cave, gigantic ice pillars, and the climbers that attempt to conquer them! Plus, travel through prime wildlife habitat on your way to the trailhead, while learning about Johnston Canyon's formation. When you've completed your walk, you'll be greeted with hot chocolate and light snacks.



Inclusions :
  • 2 1/2-hour hike
  • Certified hiking guide
  • Ice cleats
  • Hiking poles
  • Hot chocolate and light refreshments
  • Roundtrip transportation, including hotel pick-up/drop-off service
  • GST

Duration:
Approximately 4 hours

Departure time and location:
8:15 AM; from most Banff hotels

Return time and location:
12:30 PM; to most Banff hotels

Note:
This is an easy-to-moderate ice walk, with an elevation gain of 443 feet (135 m), and a total distance of 3.4 miles (5.4 km). Participants should dress in ski wear including, hats, gloves, and warm boots. The ice walk is not recommended for children younger than age 8.

Redemption instructions

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required. You must contact Discover Banff Tours at least 72 hours prior to the day you wish to take the tour to reserve your tour date and confirm your pick-up time and location; the customer service phone number appears on your printed voucher(s). Reservations may also be confirmed at least 72 hours in advance at the Discover Banff Tours reservation store at Sundance Mall; the mall address appears on your printed voucher(s). You must be ready in the assigned pick-up location 15 minutes prior to departure. There is no tour availability guarantee if you do not confirm 72 hours in advance. Upon pick-up, present your voucher(s) and photo identification to the tour guide for verification.
Terms and conditions

All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.

Cancellations and Changes: This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to 2 days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is the date of the Activity.