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3 unique winter Icewalk experiences. Strap on icecleats and walk the steel catwalks built into Johnston Canyon and see the large frozen
waterfalls, or walk on the canyon floor and learn about ancient Native Rock art painted on the canyon walls at Grotto Canyon or venture out into the night with headlamps and roast mashmallows over a campfire on the
Evening Icewalk and Campfire.
JOHNSTON CANYON ICE WALK®
Hike on steel walkways built into the canyon walls that give an airy view of the canyon below. Travel through prime wildlife habitat on your way to the trail head and learn the clues to how Johnston Canyon was formed. This popular walk will lead you past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls. Guests should dress in skiwear for this trip including hats, mitts and warm boots. 2009/10 Price: $59.00 per adult; $40.00 per child (8 to 12yrs) Tour Includes: Ice cleats and hiking poles Hot chocolate and light snack Hotel pick up and drop off Departs Banff Daily: 8:30AM, 1:30PM, 15 Dec 2009 - 15 Apr 2010 (also available from Lake Louise - please call) Duration: 4 hours Return Distance: 5.4km Elevation Gain: 135m GROTTO CANYON ICE WALK Walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient Native rock art, and icefalls. The history of the rock art and the geology of the mountains are at your fingertips as the guides explain their mystery. Also, ice climbers can be seen scaliing the frozen waterfalls. Guests should dress in skiwear for this trip including hats, mitts and warm boots. 2009/10 Price: $59.00 per adult; $40.00 per child (8 to 12yrs) Tour Includes: Ice cleats and hiking poles Hot chocolate and light snakc Hotel pick up and drop off Departs Banff Daily: 8:30AM, 15 Dec 2009 - 15 Apr 2010 (also available from Lake Louise - please call) Duration: 3.5 hours Return Distance: 4.2km Elevation Gain: 100m EVENING ICE WALK & CAMPFIRE Walk to historic Stewart Canyon Bridge under the night of the winter sky. Explore along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka, listen to the crackling of the frozen lake's ice cap, and learn about the native history of the lake as your guide leads you to historic Stewart Canyon Bridge using headlamps. Finally warm up by the campfire, roast marshmallows, and savour a hot chocolate. Guests should dress in skiwear for this trip including hats, mitts and warm boots. 2009/10 Price: $49.00 per adult; $30.00 per child (8 to 12yrs) Tour Includes: Headlamp Ice cleats and pole Hot chocolate and marshmallows Hotel pick up and drop off Departs Banff Sunday, Tuesday and Friday only: 6:30PM, 15 Dec 2009 - 15 Apr 2010 Duration: 2.5 hours Return Distance: 2.0km Elevation Gain: minimal ADULT: An adult is considered to be 13+ years. BOOKING POLICIES: Full payment taken at time of booking. 48hr cancellation notice required or non-refundable. JOHNSTON CANYON ICEWALK and CANYON ICEWALK are trademarks of Discover Banff Tours Ltd., all rights reserved.
Johnston Canyon Video
Grotto Canyon Video
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