Explore Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon Winter Tour
Spend 8 hours exploring Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park
Duration
8 hours
Includes
Pick-up/drop-off, Hot drinks, Gear
Highlights
Explore two winter favorites in Banff National Park on a small-group day tour, with time at Lake Louise and a self-guided walk to Johnston Canyon’s Lower Falls. Travel in a modern van or minibus and use provided traction gear for snowy paths.
- Explore Lake Louise for skating, snowshoeing, hiking, or lakeside trails
- Walk Johnston Canyon’s snowy paths to view frozen waterfalls
- Ride in a high-roof van or minibus with panoramic windows
- Use ice cleats or crampons and hiking poles for winter footing
- Choose optional ice skate and snowshoe rentals at checkout
- Stop in Lake Louise Village during the day
What's Included
- Ice cleats or crampons
- Hiking poles
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea)
- Fresh water refills
- Transportation
- Small group (max 12 guests)
Things to know
Minimum age is 8. A cleaning fee of $250–$500 may be charged if extra vehicle cleaning is required due to bodily fluids or damage. All guests must complete a liability waiver before the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation or changes up to 24 hours before start. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours are not rescheduled or refunded. No-shows are charged the full amount.
FAQs
Yes. You must be age 8 or older to join.
Yes. Complete a liability waiver before the start time to participate. If you’re under 16, a parent or guardian must complete your waiver.
Dress for winter conditions and wear layers. Bring waterproof boots with good grip, warm socks, winter pants, a warm jacket, thermal base layers, gloves, a warm hat, sunglasses or ski goggles, sunscreen, and a water bottle (water refills and hot drinks are available).
Meeting details
Select locations in Banff (confirmed at booking).
More about Banff National Park
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park, a vast wilderness in the heart of the Canadian Rockies where glacier-fed lakes, towering peaks, and frozen waterfalls come together to create one of the most breathtaking winter landscapes on earth. This small-group tour invites you to experience the park in its most magical season, when snow blankets the pine forests, the lakes freeze into glistening sheets of turquoise ice, and the crowds of summer give way to a quiet, almost cinematic stillness. From the moment you leave Calgary or Banff townsite, the drive itself becomes part of the adventure, with sweeping views of the Rockies setting the stage for everything Banff National Park has to offer in winter.
The day unfolds at two of the park's most iconic locations. At Lake Louise, you will stand on the edge of a famously turquoise lake, now transformed into a frozen mirror framed by the Victoria Glacier and dramatic snow-dusted peaks. Step onto the ice, snap photos beside the elaborate ice sculptures, or simply take in the silence that defines winter in Banff National Park. The journey then continues to Johnston Canyon, where a scenic walk along the catwalks leads you past frozen waterfalls and walls of blue ice clinging to the limestone cliffs. The crunch of snow underfoot, the cold mountain air, and the surreal sight of suspended cascades make this one of the most memorable walks anywhere in Banff National Park.
This tour is perfect for couples seeking a romantic winter escape, photographers chasing dramatic light, families looking for an easygoing introduction to the Rockies, and travelers who want to experience Banff National Park without the logistics of driving icy mountain roads. Small group sizes mean a more personal pace, and your guide brings the landscape to life with stories of the park's history, wildlife, and geology. If you have ever dreamed of seeing the Canadian Rockies dressed in their winter best, a day inside Banff National Park is the perfect way to make that dream real.
