Fresh powder to ice falls!
Snow & Ice
Package Details
Looking to make the most of your winter vacation? Enjoy an icewalk in the famous Johnston Canyon plus a guided snowshoe tour to the Paint Pots. First time snowshoeing? This half-day tour is an easy introduction to snowshoeing in Kootenay National Park.
Johnston Canyon Icewalk: Trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. During the icewalk you will learn about the formation of the canyon, pick out fossil corals in the rocks, and photograph the incredible pillars of ice as you walk through the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks. Your professional guide leads you past waterfalls frozen in mid-stream, and through a short tunnel for a close up view of the Lower Falls! The grand finale is the incredible "Cathedral of Ice" at the Upper Falls. It's the perfect destination for a break and a chance to see ice climbers in action. Guide, transport and ice cleats included.
Snowshoeing to Paint Pots: Snowshoe on an easy trail through the Vermilion River Valley to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure within our National Parks. This trip is on mostly flat terrain and you will have a chance to search for snowshoe hare, moose, and wolf tracks while exploring. You’ll be rewarded with a unique Canadian treat - hot maple taffy and an option to warm up on a Crazy Carpet Slide, our fun version of tobogganing!!
Book your Adventure
- Johnston Canyon Icewalk departs at 10.20am and the Snowshoe Tour departs at 1:30pm.
- Johnston Canyon Tour departs at 1:20pm on January 20th to 23rd and February 24th to 26th
- Tours should be taken on separate days.
- Please note this package is subject to peak pricing
- Includes Hotel pick up & drop off from Banff Hotels
- Minimum age for both tours is 8 years old