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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

“Excellent!!! Everything was perfect!!!! Stunning views. Great place to visit again!!!!”

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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

“Everything was amazing. We had William as our guide and he was really good explaining with regards to the locations. I would highly recommend booking this tour, you'll get to see scenic waterfalls at Johnston Canyon. Lake Louise sadly froze during our trip but it…”

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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

“Very knowledgeable guide. Super safe. Easy to rent winter gear on Banff if needed. Two of my cousins needed boots and rented for $13 each. Good for all ages. Oldest was 74 years old.”

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5.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

“Great way to do a winter hike without figuring out transportation yourself or worrying about hiking a trail alone. Small group was perfect size, lots of opportunities to stop, take pictures and learn about the naturally environment you are walking through. Hiking poles and cleats…”

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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

“Terrific tour all around with White Mountain Adventures. Nothing but positive things to say about our tour with Megs. We met right downtown Banff. Left on-time and drove out to Johnston Canyon to beat the crowds. Informative and fast-paced tour of the canyon...our group 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

“We enjoyed our experience and our guide Erin was very nice, she spoke very clearly and provided lots of information which we appreciated very much. But we kinda feel like the day time walk would've been nicer to see the scenery and for pictures.”

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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

“Our tour was small so he was able to pick us up right at our bed and breakfast but normally there is a pickup spot at 9am. Dale was our driver and he had a great and flexible itinerary mapped out for us. Lots of…”

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10.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 trip took a little over 11 hours. We left Calgary at around 8:30 and got back around 7:30. The check in was a little chaotic since all providers park in the same area and you’d have to find your tour guide by asking them…”

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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

“We booked for Johnstons canyon but requested to change to Sundance Canyon. They were able to accommodate and we were so grateful. Sundance also included Cave and Basin for the history of Banff. We were the only ones hiking Sundance Canyon which was amazing compared…”

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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

“My mom and I booked two activities with viator (johnston canyon and grotto icewalk), which was with the Discover Banff company. Both days we were with Erin, which was truly an amazing guide. She told us all about the rockies, history, and answered all of…”

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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