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15 Best Johnston Canyon Tours

The Johnston Canyon tours: steel catwalks bolted into the canyon walls leading to the falls in summer, and the same route as a cleated icewalk past frozen curtains in winter. Both versions earn the detour.

1.Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

Experience the stunning Canadian Rockies with this full-day guided tour visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, and Yoho. Perfect for first-timers and photography lovers.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Jackson was our guide and he was a very lovely young man who made the day very light and enjoyable. He was pleasant and gave us enough history and info about each spot we visited and passed along the way; not enough to bore you…”

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2.Banff: Louise & Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon 1/2 Day Tour

Discover Banff’s iconic lakes and canyons on this half-day tour from Canmore or Banff, with expert guides, stunning views, and hassle-free transportation.

★ 4.9

“We had such a great time! It was such a treat to see these beautiful places in the winter. Tommy was a great guide and driver. We will do this trip every year now.”

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4.Johnston Canyon Icewalk

Discover Banff’s winter magic on the Johnston Canyon Icewalk, a 4-hour guided adventure with stunning frozen waterfalls, wildlife spotting, and hot chocolate.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful scenery. Emma was an excellent guide. The hike had a few hills but, overall, it was fairly easy.”

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6.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

Discover Banff on a small-group guided e-bike and hike tour, exploring Vermilion Lakes, Legacy Trail, and Johnston Canyon with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Our guides, Santiago and Bill were friendly, engaging and informative. The overall experience was excellent and gave us a chance to get closer to the amazing environment.”

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7.Banff: Moraine, Peyto, Bow, Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon

Discover Banff's top sights—Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, and more—in a one-day tour with expert guides, stunning views, and good value.

★ 4.9

“We really enjoyed our day tour at the lakes and Banff town. Domini was a terrific tour guide. He kept us on track moving from place to place and gave us good insight at each location. The shuttle needs stronger AC but otherwise everything was…”

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8.Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

Experience Banff’s Johnston Canyon at night on this guided icewalk with headlamps, hot chocolate, and stunning frozen waterfalls—perfect for adventurous travelers.

★ 5.0

“Walking without any artificial lights so that the stars were brilliant at night. Seeing the frozen waterfall was amazing. It was very quiet and not crowded at all which was the reason we decided to go at night. Highly recommend this experience.”

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9.Banff, Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon | Winter Wonderland Tour

Discover Banff’s winter beauty with this guided day tour featuring ice skating, snowshoeing, and exploring Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise. Perfect for snow lovers.

★ 5.0

“Sean was an AMAZING guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We covered so many hot spots in one full day with plenty of time to experience each location in full. The ice was mushy on Lake Louise and thus only walked around the lake, but…”

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11.Banff: 4-Hour E-Bike and Walking Tour in Johnston Canyon

Explore Banff on a 4-hour guided e-bike and hike tour, visiting Johnston Canyon and Vermillion Lakes. Discover stunning mountain views with knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.7

“This tour was a great way to see some of Banff. The bikes were comfortable and Johnston Canyon was beautiful. But the best thing about this tour was our guide, Alina. She was very knowledgeable about the area history. She enthusiastically explained to us about…”

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14.Banff: Lake Louise,Emerald & Johnston Canyon+5More

Discover the stunning Canadian Rockies with a full-day tour covering Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, and more. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers.

★ 4.8

“I’m not really sure I have the words to describe how magical this tour with Bally was. Bally customised and personalised the journey to me which felt so thoughtful and actually made me really emotional. His creative flare shone through the experience (I wouldn’t call…”

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15.Grotto Canyon Icewalk

Explore Grotto Canyon on a guided icewalk, marvel at ancient rock art and frozen waterfalls, perfect for adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts.

★ 4.5

“Pleasant scenic hike with fantastic guides — frozen waterfalls and pictographs in a picturesque canyon”

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More Johnston Canyon Tours

4.8Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour11 hours$87 5.0Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls & Banff Backroads Wildlife Tour4 hours (approx.)$85.94 5.0Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff AM4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$87.43 4.4Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Banff Town8 - 9 hours$104 4.9Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka8 hours$62 4.9Banff: Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and Johnston Canyon Tour8 hours$45 5.0Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald Lake, Banff/Gondola10 hours$57 5.0Banff: Grotto Canyon Icewalk4 hours$79 4.5Banff: Winter Day Tour with Banff Gondola & Johnston Canyon8 - 10 hours$104 4.3Banff: Gondola Ticket and Johnston Canyon Hiking Tour$122 4.9Banff. Moraine, Lake Louise ,Emerald & Johnston Canyon tour10 hours$94 4.9Banff:Crowfoot Glacier, 4 Lakes and Johnston Canyon tour11 hours$43 5.0From Banff: Marble & Johnston Canyon Icewalk Combo4 hours$82 4.7Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine ,Emerald & Johnston Canyon tour11 hours$57 5.0From Banff: Johnston Canyon Guided Icewalk5 hours$69 4.8Lake Louise Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town YohoTour1 day$53 5.0Louise, Moraine/Johnston Canyon, Minnewanka & Banff Town$57 5.0Lake Louise, Moraine Lake/Johnston Canyon, Banff Hot Springs Tour8 hours (approx.)$73.94 5.0Banff: Premium Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Guided Adventure4 hours$83 4.7Lake Louise,Moraine,Emerald Lake,Johnston Canyon & BanffTour$60 5.0Half Day Marble and Johnston Canyon Ice Walk Combo Tour4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$86.99 5.0Canmore/Banff Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Canyon Emerald Lake8 to 10 hours (approx.)$81.41 3.8From Banff Guided Johnston Canyon Night Walk and Stargazing3 hours$91 5.0From Banff: Winter Wonderland; Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon8 hours$175