Book a private icewalk tour of the majestic Johnston Canyon Trail for just your group with a knowledgeable, friendly guide.

The Johnston Canyon Trail is one of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park, and in winter is home to Banff’s most spectacular frozen waterfalls. This private guided hike takes you along steel catwalks built into the canyon walls all the way to the iconic frozen upper falls, with airy views into the icy gorge below.
Starting with a gentle walk to the lower falls, wander through a natural cave to gaze down at the frozen falls up close. Then, continue onto the awe-inducing Johnston Canyon Upper Falls – a glittering tower of ice that rises 30 metres above your head. These gigantic pillars of ice are the tour highlight and ice climbers can often be seen scaling the frozen columns.
You’ll also travel through prime wildlife habitat to reach the canyon, and learn from your knowledgeable guide about the area and how Johnston Canyon was formed.
This tour is recognized as a Canadian Signature Experience – a collection of once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences found only in Canada.
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We can also accommodate different private Johnston Canyon Icewalk® itineraries and vehicle sizes. Call 1 -877-565-9372 to chat with our reservations team, or complete the form below. Please include the name of the tour, number of guests, ages of guests, date, pick-up location and if you would like a full day or half day service.

Gina's Pick
"Johnston Canyon is amazing in the morning when no one else is there." - Gina , Hiking Guide, Discover Banff Tours
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Private Johnston Canyon Icewalk
The Frozen Johnston Canyon Falls
Everything Is Included

Gina's Pick
"Johnston Canyon is amazing in the morning when no one else is there." - Gina , Hiking Guide, Discover Banff Tours
We provide ice cleats that will be attached to your boots that will prevent you from slipping on the ice. We also have hiking poles if you would like to use them for extra stability.
We provide ice cleats that will be attached to your boots that will prevent you from slipping on the ice, and we have hiking poles for extra stability if you would like to use them as well.
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
- Photo ID for each adult (18+) for waiver verification.
- Thermals/base layers/long johns.
- Snow pants are recommended for this tour and are mandatory if it is below -16C (3F). Otherwise on warmer days, jeans/regular pants over long johns are okay. Snow pants can be rented from stores in Banff such as Snowtips-Bactrax.
- A warm sweater.
- A warm jacket. Ski jackets can be rented from stores in Banff such as Snowtips-Bactrax.
- A hat and mitts.
- A neck warmer or scarf.
- Sturdy warm shoes, ideally winter boots or hiking boots. They do not have to be waterproof, but they must be warm. No heels, ugg boots, flip flops or sandals. If you do not have warm shoes, we recommend a rental store such as Snowtips-Bactrax.
- A water bottle.
Please note that safety is our first priority. If the guide thinks your attire or footwear isn’t appropriate and compromises your safety on the tour, you may not be able to participate.

Gina's Pick
"Johnston Canyon is amazing in the morning when no one else is there." - Gina , Hiking Guide, Discover Banff Tours
- All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
- All adults must sign a waiver. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any child under the age of 18 years.
- This tour stays on the trail and does not traverse the ice for safety reasons.

Gina's Pick
"Johnston Canyon is amazing in the morning when no one else is there." - Gina , Hiking Guide, Discover Banff Tours