Canada · ICE WALKS AND CANYONING
Distances here are long and daylight is not free. These 15 ice walks and canyoning tours justify the slot, with the cost, the duration and the pickup point spelled out.
Review of Banff’s Johnston Canyon Icewalk, with frozen waterfalls, cleats, guides, pickup details, pricing, fitness advice, and winter tips.
“Chole and Lucy are Rockstars. Fantastic guides with great knowledge of the trail, we had a great hike.”
Climb Mount Norquay’s via ferrata with a guide, cross a suspension bridge, and choose between scenic 2.5-hour or Ridgewalker routes.
“It was incredible! We have never climbed before and we felt like super stars in the end. The climb looks treacherous but with the help of our guide, it felt ALMOST easy. Amazing views even with cloud and rain. All of the gear provided was perfect for what we needed. And our guide, Jordyn was not just a great technical guide but great company. The food at the top of the chair lift bistro was a pleasant surprise as well. This tour was easily our favorite!! If you are on the fence, BOOK IT!”
Review the Johnston Canyon Icewalk from Banff, with frozen falls, scenic views, guide tips, winter gear, pricing, and practical advice.
“I'm glad I booked the tour. Jeff is nice and friendly.”
Climb Banff’s Mount Norquay via ferrata with a guide, chairlift, safety gear, suspension bridge, and sweeping views in a small group.
“This was a great time. Juan our guide was good to work with. Adrenaline was rushing for sure. Physically challenging for this 48 year old but definitely worth it.”
Review of Banff Journey’s Abraham Lake ice bubbles, Peyto and Bow Lake tour, with winter tips, route details, value, and booking advice.
“It was A fantastic tour with a great group. William is very caring and attentive to all of us. He tirelessly takes photos and videos for free. I would recommend William as your guide for this tour.”
Climb Whistler Mountain by Via Ferrata with a guide, glacier hike, cable route, mountain views, and practical tips for this four-hour tour.
“Confession - this was a bit overwhelming for me. I'm short, and not extremely limber, so there were points where I struggled to get from point A to Point B reaching from one hand/foothold to another. The altitude played a factor in it, also. There were a couple of points where I wanted to give up and pay big bucks for a helicopter rescue, but took some deep breaths, gathered some strength and made it to the next handhold. This 57 year old lady doesn't quit! But this is not a reflection on the tour itself, simply me stating that I'm not as young, strong, athletic and in-shape as I…”
Review of Heart Creek Canyon’s beginner canyoning tour near Banff, with rappels, slides, waterfalls, gear, fitness tips, price, and practical advice.
“Oh my goodness! Yitka (our guide) was very good at explaining the process and being sure everyone felt comfortable. Starting with a few small drops and slides before the big one (beside the waterfall.) She had a very calming way of talking you through each step~ repeating the steps and was very encouraging. You can decide to hike down if you don’t feel comfortable doing the 60 foot rappell. DO IT~ I had absolutely no experience~ was a bit afraid~but knew Yitka (although she was a tiny gal) had control of one of the ropes if I had trouble. Definitely an experience I will never forget. Forgot to mention the…”
Review of Adrenaline Canyoning Kelowna, with rappels, waterfalls, natural slides, swimming, gear, pricing, tips, and who should book.
“Rushing water, repelling down 7 meter cliffs, and sliding into water falls. This was such a cool, experience!! Will 100% be adventure to their other locations & honestly would do this exact location again!! As locals to the Okanagan, we were shocked this was in our backyard! We knew waterfalls were around & cool scenery, but WOW. MATT WAS AMAZING, FUNNY, AND SO KIND! Would spend more days with him for sure!”
Review of Banff’s Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk, with night scenery, frozen falls, gear, hot chocolate, pricing, pickup details, and tips.
“Tim was our guide and was an awesome host! Loved doing the walk at night…so peaceful and beautiful when you reach the falls.”
Try beginner canyoning near Banff with warm wetsuits, guided rappels, scenic hiking, and an exciting waterfall descent in Heart Creek.
“I cannot recommend this experience enough! It was an exciting way to see the area and experience something new. It was such a fun day from the hike up to the final rappell. There were plenty of laughs and we learned a lot along the way. Our instructor, Pablo, was what really made this a 5 star experience. He was knowledgeable, patient, funny, and kind. Thank you for an unforgettable afternoon!”
Review the Squamish Via Ferrata, with gondola views, fixed-cable climbing, guide tips, costs, fitness needs, and booking advice.
“Wicked fun, amazing guide who was full of information and extremely helpful! I would completely recommend this activity to anyone and everyone!”
Explore Johnston Canyon after dark on an easy icewalk from Banff, with headlamps, frozen falls, hot chocolate, and a small group guide.
“We would not have done an evening (after dark) hike at Johnston Canyon on our own so this was a nice first evening in Banff treat. the full moon was a plus. The guide was wonderful and had a lot of history and geology information to share. Hotel pickup and dropoff at our hotel made this a very easy excursion to attend. Overall, we would definitely recommend the evening Johnston Canyon trip.”
Walk frozen Grotto Canyon near Banff with ice cleats, learn about petroglyphs and geology, and enjoy hot chocolate on this small-group winter hike.
“My mom and I booked two activities with viator (johnston canyon and grotto icewalk), which was with the Discover Banff company. Both days we were with Erin, which was truly an amazing guide. She told us all about the rockies, history, and answered all of our questions. The thing so special about her is that she's not only reading a text, she really has a lot of knowledge and is passionate about what she does and it shows !! Plus, her good mood is so contagious and makes the activites even more pleasant. I highly recommend you to book these two activities with that company, that also gave us a…”
Review of Jasper’s six-hour ice-climbing tour, with frozen waterfalls, expert guides, gear, transport, pricing, fitness tips, and booking advice.
“Incredible experience with Maarten. We climbed at “the end of the world” and had a great time. Maarten ensured the whole activity was safe and everyone was properly equipped. Thanks again for a great day!”
Climb, swing, and zip above Niagara’s Whirlpool on this self-paced ropes course with family options and river gorge views.
“Even though we didn’t all attend it was a great experience and when our little one panicked and froze unable to go on the staff were understanding and encouraging.”
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