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Johnston Canyon Night Walk and Stargazing Experience
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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.
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Pick up from Banff hotels
Local expert guides: Trained in winter driving & photography to capture your memories.
Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
Lunch (BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to purchase a picnic lunch for the end of tour)
Park Pass
Tips for our dedicated guides (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
Juniper Hotel
Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM,
Pick-up 5:35 PM (subject to change).
Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM,
Pick-up 6:35 PM (subject to change).
Please meet at the front of the hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Johnston Canyon Night Walk and Stargazing Experience
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About
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.
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Pick up from Banff hotels
Local expert guides: Trained in winter driving & photography to capture your memories.
Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
Lunch (BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to purchase a picnic lunch for the end of tour)
Park Pass
Tips for our dedicated guides (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
Juniper Hotel
Oct 13–Mar 13: Tour starts 5:30 PM,
Pick-up 5:35 PM (subject to change).
Mar 14–Apr 30: Tour starts 6:30 PM,
Pick-up 6:35 PM (subject to change).
Please meet at the front of the hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Return
Itinerary
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Johnston Canyon
Discover the breathtaking splendor 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 round trip to the Upper Falls spans 2 hours, 5.0 km, with an elevation gain of 120m, suitable for those of average fitness.
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Mount Norquay Lookout
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.
