Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon Winter Day Tour from Banff
Overview
Turn one day into lifelong winter love.
Hike the icy depths of Johnston Canyon, past frozen waterfalls and steel catwalks, then step out onto frozen Lake Louise, where the ice trail stretches toward Victoria Glacier and snow-loaded peaks frame every step. Skate, snowshoe, or walk the lakeshore, with free skates and snowshoes for everyone. Round out the day at the winter spots our guides love most, keeping an eye out for elk and bighorn sheep along the way.
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Highlights:
❄ Skating and snowshoeing on frozen Lake Louise
❄ Johnston Canyon's frozen waterfalls
❄ Free skates, snowshoes, ice cleats, and poles
❄ Picnic lunch and hot drinks included
Why book with Radventures:
▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach
▸ Banff-born, independently owned
▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore
What's Included
- Lunch A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
- Snowshoes (one size fits all)
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes)
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Banff National Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lake Louise
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Lake Louise
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Johnston Canyon
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Bow Valley Parkway
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Banff
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures (please contact Radventures if travelling with children for alternative options)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon Winter Day Tour from Banff?
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Activity code: C-299389P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour 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.
- Lunch. A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
- Comfortable, premium transportation.
- Small group experience (max 10 guests).
- Polaroid souvenir.
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle).
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles.
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations.
- Snowshoes (one size fits all).
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
- Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes).
- Guide gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon Winter Day Tour from Banff is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon Winter Day Tour from Banff will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
- Snowshoes (one size fits all)
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes)
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures (please contact Radventures if travelling with children for alternative options)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
