Grotto Canyon Icewalk

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 scaling the frozen waterfalls.

Walking time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Return Distance: 4.2 km
Elevation Gain: 100 m

Price

• Adult: 13 years +: $62.00
• Child: 8 - 12 year: $40.00

Departs

• 8:30 am daily

Duration

• 4 hours

Where to Meet

• Hotel pick up and drop off provided from Banff & Canmore
  

Itinerary and Highlights:

• A stunted forest:  Why are the trees so small and oddly shaped?
• Grotto creek:  You will walk on the frozen creek bed winding through the narrow gorge.
• Rockies geology:  Witness ancient ocean floors around you, the result of mountain building processes.
• Pictographs:  1500 year old clues linking native culture in Canada to distant areas in the South West of the United States.
• Icefalls:  Get close to icefalls seeping from the cliff face, and if lucky watch ice climbers performing their craft.

Your tour includes:

• Ice cleats & hiking poles
• Hot chocolate & light snack
• Hotel pick up and drop off

Remember to bring:

• Warm clothing, including hats, gloves and warm boots. Ski wear is strongly recommended.
• Don't forget your camera!

Restrictions:

• Minimum age for this tour is 8 years.