Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Small Group Tour
Overview
Banff's must-do winter walk.
Follow the steel catwalks into Johnston Canyon, where the creek goes quiet under the snow and the falls freeze into towers of blue and white ice. Walk to the Lower Falls, or carry on to the Upper Falls, where ice climbers often work their way up the frozen cliffs. On the drive along the Bow Valley Parkway, watch for elk and bighorn sheep.
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Highlights:
❄ Frozen Lower and Upper Falls of Johnston Canyon
❄ Ice climbers on the frozen cliffs
❄ Scenic stops on the Bow Valley Parkway
❄ Ice cleats, poles, and hot drinks included
Why book with Radventures:
▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach
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What's Included
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Lunch
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Johnston Canyon
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Bow Valley Parkway
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Small Group Tour?
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Activity code: C-299389P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Comfortable, premium transportation.
- Small group experience (max 10 guests).
- Polaroid souvenir.
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle).
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles.
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations.
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
- Lunch.
- Guide gratuities (optional).
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 8..
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 Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Small Group Tour 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
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Lunch
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
