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.
“Heidi was a fantastic guide. I learned so much about Banff National Park while experiencing ice walking. It was a very fun day.”
Half-day Heart Creek Canyon near Banff: beginner-friendly canyoning with rappels, slides, and a big 18-meter waterfall. Small groups.
“My daughter and I had a wonderful day canyoning. Jack was our tour guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and made the day a pleasure for us and the other two participants. Heart Creek Canyon is a beautiful area. There were a few challenging aspects that Jack coached us through safely. To…”
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.
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.”
