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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

“Great way to visit all the must-see sites in one go, especially if you have limited time in Calgary. Awesome communication and updates from the tour company — clear and detailed instructions! Samuel/Sammy was engaging, funny, and informative.”

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2.Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

Discover the stunning lakes and rugged canyons of Banff on a full-day guided tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore, with expert guides and unforgettable scenery.

★ 4.9

“This trip was a once in a life time experience we had snow we got to see everything that was planned, Harri was the best tour guide, the safest driver and was super helpful and friendly and has the the patience of a saint !”

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3.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

“Tom was an amazing guide who provided expert knowledge about the area. He was very attentive 2 everyome's safety and photo-journaling needs. Tom recommended photo-op spots and also offered 2 take pix. We were very fortunate great weather and 2/hv Tom as quide. Only suggestion…”

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4.Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk

Discover Banff’s Johnston Canyon on a guided icewalk with stunning frozen waterfalls, expert guides, and cozy hot chocolate—all perfect for winter adventure lovers.

★ 4.8

“This was a great trip! The hike was easy but beautiful. The guide was wonderful! He was full of interesting facts and was diligent in keeping everyone safe. Would go again, no questions asked :)”

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5.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

“The tour was a lot fun!! The bikes were easy to learn and a blast to ride. Our guide Michael was excellent, safety concious and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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6.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

“Hike is easy enough for my old dad to be able to do comfortably, good snacks and good guide (Jake) on Christmas Eve ! The hike is extremely peaceful at evening, and beautiful views !”

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7.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

“Our guide Michael was amazing. He was very friendly and attentive to our needs. He is also a good photographer which meant we got great photos of Johnston's Canon and Lake Louise.”

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8.Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho tour

Experience stunning lakes, dramatic canyons, and alpine scenery on this full-day Banff, Yoho, and Lake Louise tour from Calgary or Canmore.

★ 4.9

“This was our first family trip to Calgary and the surroundings. Best decision was to hire services of Vikram K ( our tour guide ) . He was very professional, polite and knowledgeable. It was appx 10 hour tour but was worth every penny. Vikram…”

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9.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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12.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

“Great experience all around. Our group ended up being small, just my wife and I along with another guest. Emma was excellent at navigating the group dynamic and attentive to the needs of the group. She provided pertinent information and a great experience all around.…”

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13.Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour

Explore stunning lakes, dramatic canyons, and charming Banff town on this full-day tour from Calgary or Canmore, guided by friendly local experts.

★ 4.8

“Our day was wonderful. Guri was such a good driver and a good tour guide. He guided us all through out the tour. He made sure that every one of us were okay. He also took pictures of us! Me & my husband had a…”

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14.Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls & Banff Backroads Wildlife Tour

Discover Johnston Canyon's stunning frozen waterfalls with expert guides on this winter tour, including wildlife sightings, scenic backroads, and cozy hot drinks for a perfect Banff experience.

★ 5.0

“Tess our tour guide was awesome!!! I would highly recommend seeing the Johnston Canyon. The hike was spectacular”

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15.Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff AM

Experience Banff differently with a guided icewalk through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, offering stunning winter views with expert guidance.

★ 5.0

“Josh was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and mad the hike fun and the iced over falls were beautiful!”

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More Johnston Canyon Tours

4.4Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Banff Town8 - 9 hours$104 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 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 5.0Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Town, Johnston Canyon from Banff8 to 10 hours (approx.)$111.31 4.7Banff 2-day: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon tour$78 4.7Banff: Banff Town, Gondola, and Johnston Canyon Day Tour$64 4.5Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Tour SUV8 hours - 510 minutes$175 5.0From Banff: Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, & Johnston Canyon5 hours$65