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Johnston Canyon Night Walk and Stargazing Experience

By Radventures
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$129 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

Under headlamps, crunch through Johnston Canyon’s frozen cathedrals of ice, then step out into the dark where the Milky Way explodes overhead – one quiet, mind-blowing night that turns Banff’s winter into pure magic.

For anyone who wants the Rockies to feel bigger than the daytime ever allows.

Highlights:

✦ Headlamp-lit Lower Falls
Crunch through frozen ice formations and glowing blue walls to the waterfall up close.

✦ Canyon by night
Steel catwalks, massive icicles, total darkness – winter canyon magic like nowhere else.

✦ Vermilion Lakes stargazing
Milky Way reflecting on calm water, Mount Rundle silhouetted.

✦ Mt Norquay viewpoint
Higher elevation, panoramic sky – perfect for aurora spotting.

✦ Hot drinks & sweet treat under the stars
Hot drinks and a sweet treat while the cosmos steals the show.

Activity location
  • Mount Norquay Lookout
    • Mt Norquay Scenic Drive , Banff
    • Banff, Canada
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Moose Hotel & Suites
    • 345 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Johnston Canyon Night Walk and Stargazing Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30 PM
Price details
AU$129.39 x 1 AdultAU$129.39
Total
Price is AU$129.39
Until Mon, 23 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee or tea)
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    Upscale, modern & spacious transport with large panoramic windows
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    Pick up from Banff hotels
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    Local expert guides: Trained in winter driving & photography to capture your memories.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to purchase a picnic lunch for the end of tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Park Pass
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for our dedicated guides (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Activity itinerary

Johnston Canyon
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the breathtaking splendour of Banff National Park's premier winter walk at Johnston Canyon! Upon arrival, your expert local guide will regale you with fascinating tales and trivia as you journey along the gentle road towards the Johnston Canyon falls trail. They will provide you with ice cleats/crampons and (optional) hiking poles for your journey to the frozen falls. This trek takes about 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1.2 km with an elevation gain of 50m. Upon reaching the Lower Falls, you can either return to the trailhead where a complimentary hot drink by a toasty firepit awaits or venture further to the Upper Falls, which adds another 30 minutes and 1.3 km to the trek. There, you'll be spellbound by the most magnificent frozen waterfalls in the canyon and can watch intrepid ice climbers navigate the icy cliffs. The complete return to the Upper Falls spans 2 hours, 5.0 km, with an elevation gain of 120m, suitable for those of average fitness.
Mount Norquay Lookout
  • 1h
We choose the best spot that night – either calm lakes reflecting the Milky Way or the high lookout above town – hot drinks and sweet treat in hand while the stars take over.

Location

Activity location
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    Mount Norquay Lookout
    • Mt Norquay Scenic Drive , Banff
    • Banff, Canada
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Moose Hotel & Suites
    • 345 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Fairmont Banff Springs
    • 405 Spray Avenue
    • T1L 1J4, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    • 521 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Canalta Lodge
    • 545 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1B5, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Juniper Hotel
    • 1 Juniper Way
    • T1L 1E1, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Peaks Hotel & Suites
    • 218 Lynx Street
    • T1L 1K5, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Banff Train Station
    • 327 Railway Avenue
    • T1L 1A1, Banff, Alberta, Canada

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