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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

“Wonderful experience with our fantastic guide Sammy he was very friendly and funny. The all-day trip from 7:30am to 7pm (from Calgary) was amazing: => Lake Louise 🤩🥰 and Moraine Lake 🤩🤩🥰🥰 the morning: simply BREATHTAKING => then time for lunch at Lake Louise Village…”

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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

“Our guide was really good, knowledgeable and courteous. A well organized tour from beginning to end. Excellent communication throughout from the time we booked to the end. Activities were great and the provision of ice cleats were a game changer. Curtis our guide is highly…”

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3.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

“Thank you to Guri who was our guide today. He was so knowledgeable about each of the places and announcing some facts about them. One thing that would be appreciated to have more time in Banff town than spend that much time at the first…”

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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

“Make sure to look at the pickup times within the booking under a collapsed list setting to find the exact pickup time.”

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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

“The cycle ride was nice and easy in the e-bike and the hike in Johnston Canyon very picturesque, although quite busy. Luke was our guide and he was great.”

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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

“Experiencing this location in the dark was great and different! It really forced me to notice different things about the natural environment, and the hot cocoa and cookies were a great touch! The guides were also knowledgeable and it was evident they wanted everyone to…”

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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

“I had an amazing time! I can’t say enough about Simon, my tour guide. He was amazing, helpful and knowledgeable, friendly and kind! It was freezing on our tour (started around 5°F,) but I loved every second! Simon knew all the great picture spots, and…”

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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

“Really enjoyed both the bike ride and the hike. The ride & hike were both easy. Owen was an excellent guide! We saw lots of wild life. If you have time we strongly recommend this adventure.”

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12.Banff: Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

Experience the magic of Johnston Canyon at night with this guided icewalk, featuring stunning frozen waterfalls, starry skies, and warm treats for $79.

★ 4.6

“Lovely. Tim was a great guide and answered all of our questions. The walk wasn’t hard, and it was absolutely stunning. Highly recommend, and shoutout to Tim!”

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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

“Everything was really well organised. Bally the Guide was awesome and took us to so many beautiful places. Highly recommend this Tour if you want to explore Banff”

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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

“Bastion was a very informative guide and was attentive to the needs of each person in the group. The hike was beautiful. It was a little challenging going up the grade into the canyon in fresh powder, but very doable even for a person in…”

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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