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Banff Stargazing & Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Night Walk

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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

The winter night rush.

Head out as the valley goes dark. Crunch through Johnston Canyon under headlamps, then step into the open as the stars stack up overhead. Snow underfoot, cold air, and quiet all around while your guide helps you pick out the constellations.

For anyone who wants the Rockies to feel bigger than the daytime ever allows.

★ Banff's top-rated tour provider, with 5,000+ five-star reviews and four Cool Banff Travelers' Choice awards.

Highlights:
❄ Frozen waterfalls lit by your headlamp
❄ Steel catwalks and huge icicles along the canyon walls
❄ The Milky Way over Vermilion Lakes
❄ Mt. Norquay viewpoint and, if you're lucky, the northern lights
❄ Hot drinks and a sweet treat to warm up

Why book with Radventures:
▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach
▸ Banff-based guides who know the trails and the sky above them
▸ Banff-born, independently owned
▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore

What's Included

  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests)
  • Polaroid souvenir
  • Lunch
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
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Johnston Canyon

After dark, Johnston Canyon becomes a corridor of frozen waterfalls and blue ice, lit only by your headlamp.At the trailhead, your guide fits you with a headlamp, ice cleats, and optional poles, then leads the way along the canyon's steel catwalks, explaining how the canyon formed and what lives here as you go.The Lower Falls are about 30 minutes in (1.2 km, 50 m elevation gain). From there, head back to the trailhead or keep going to the Upper Falls.The extension adds another 30 minutes and 1.3 km, ending at the canyon's tallest frozen waterfall, a wall of ice glowing in the beam of your headlamp.Round trip to the Upper Falls: 2 hours, 5 km, 120 m elevation gain. Suitable for guests with average fitness.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Mount Norquay Lookout

Where we set up depends on the night. Your guide reads the sky, the cloud cover, and the moon phase, then picks the spot with the clearest view: sometimes Vermilion Lakes, where open water near the springs can catch the Milky Way, other times the Mt. Norquay lookout, where the valley opens up in every direction.Once we're settled in, it's hot drinks and a sweet treat while your eyes adjust to the dark. No rush. Just time to let the stars take over, with constellations, satellites, and the odd shooting star pointed out along the way.Away from town lights, the sky does most of the work. Your guide brings the rest: the stories behind the constellations, a bit of astronomy, and an eye for exactly when and where to look.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff Stargazing & Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Night Walk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff Stargazing & Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Night Walk?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Comfortable, premium transportation.
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests).
  • Polaroid souvenir.
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle).
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations.
  • Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons, headlamps, and hiking poles.
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Guide gratuities (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 8..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Banff Stargazing & Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Night Walk is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff Stargazing & Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Night Walk 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests)
  • Polaroid souvenir
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
  • Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons, headlamps, and hiking poles
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • Lunch
  • Guide gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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