BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 6 most popular canyoning adventures around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
Beginner canyoning in Banff: a wetsuit-and-helmet half day with safety coaching, five rappels, and wet slides in Heart Creek Canyon.
“Excellent experience. The guide was awesome. The route was lightly challanging and beautiful. Thank you.”
Walk Banff’s frozen Grotto Canyon on ice cleats with a guide explaining geology and thousand-year-old rock art, plus cookies and hot chocolate.
“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. Terrain was extremely approachable with the provided slip on spikes.…”
Half-day Heart Creek Canyon near Banff: beginner-friendly canyoning with rappels, slides, and a big 18-meter waterfall. Small groups.
“It rained hard before our meeting time, we were worried about the cold and wet. So were our guides, as they brought the dry suits rather than the wet suits. Huge plus, as the water was cold. We met about 30 minutes before our set time, learned about our two guides, Guillaume and Olivia, and…”
Ghost Canyon intermediate canyoning near Banff with wetsuits, rope safety clinic, 4 rappels, slides, and a private guide. 8 hours.
“The staff were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We had great weather and the horses were well trained.”
Walk a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon near Canmore, learn about native pictographs, then warm up on icefalls with hot chocolate.
“Schöne kleine Wanderung zu den Wasserfällen. Bark hat auf unsere Sicherheit geachtet und immer wieder interessante Dinge erklärt z. B. Welche Tiere zu den Spuren im Schnee gehören und dies auf eine sehr sympathische Art und Weise.”
Winter hike through Grotto Canyon and frozen Grassi Lakes, then free time in Banff Town with pickup and crampons included.
“I highly recommend this tour as it provides 3 unique experiences from a winter canyon walk, to a beautiful Canadian lake, to the charm of Banff Town. Grotto Canyon Ice Walk (winter only) – Great tour/hike in the Grotto Canyon! Beautiful photo opportunities along the hike. I appreciate how safety is a priority. Crampons and…”
