Half Day Heart Creek Canyon - Near Banff & Canmore- For Beginners
Overview
Embark on an exploration of Heart Creek Canyon located just a stone’s throw away from Banff and Canmore and share an unforgettable half-day adventure with your friends and family. Heart Creek is the perfect choice for beginners looking to dip their toes into the world of Canyoning and learning to rappel. Each rappel gradually increases in length and difficulty, making it the perfect playground for us to support you on your adventure.
Accessibility:
· While swimming ability is not necessary, participants should expect to be partially in water at times and understand that progress through the canyon requires either rappelling or being lowered on a rope
· Participants should have a moderate level of fitness
· Minors must be accompanied by an adult
What's Included
- Wetsuit, harness, helmet and drybag
- A fully certified and experienced Canyoning guide
- Bathing suit & Towel. A small lunch or lots of snacks & water
- Fully closed footwear, running or light hiking shoes that can get wet are required for this activity
- Please note that water shoes and Keen-style hiking sandals are NOT suitable and will NOT be accepted
- Kananaskis conservation pass (price per vehicle)
Meeting Location
105
New exit from Highway 1 to New Roundabout, Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Heart Creek Trail Head
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 12 and children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum waist size 42
- Note that every participant should make sure they read and understand our waiver and know that they will have to sign a paper copy on-site
- For safety reasons, Banff Canyoning reserves the right to alter/cancel any trip or logistics.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please call our office to chat further about medical considerations
- Not recommended for travelers over 60
- Participants need to be able to carry a backpack and hike uphill for 3.5km
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Half Day Heart Creek Canyon – Near Banff & Canmore- For Beginners?
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Activity code: C-152062P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Wetsuit, harness, helmet and drybag.
- A fully certified and experienced Canyoning guide.
- Bathing suit & Towel. A small lunch or lots of snacks & water.
- Fully closed footwear, running or light hiking shoes that can get wet are required for this activity.
- Please note that water shoes and Keen-style hiking sandals are NOT suitable and will NOT be accepted.
- Kananaskis conservation pass (price per vehicle).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half Day Heart Creek Canyon - Near Banff & Canmore- For Beginners is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Heart Creek Canyon – Near Banff & Canmore- For Beginners will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Wetsuit, harness, helmet and drybag
- A fully certified and experienced Canyoning guide
- Bathing suit & Towel. A small lunch or lots of snacks & water
- Fully closed footwear, running or light hiking shoes that can get wet are required for this activity
- Please note that water shoes and Keen-style hiking sandals are NOT suitable and will NOT be accepted
- Kananaskis conservation pass (price per vehicle)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 12 and children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum waist size 42
- Note that every participant should make sure they read and understand our waiver and know that they will have to sign a paper copy on-site
- For safety reasons, Banff Canyoning reserves the right to alter/cancel any trip or logistics.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please call our office to chat further about medical considerations
- Not recommended for travelers over 60
- Participants need to be able to carry a backpack and hike uphill for 3.5km
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
