Johnston Canyon

Canyon Alberta, Alberta, Canada

What to expect

Explore Johnston Canyon, a popular hiking destination in Banff National Park, featuring seven spectacular waterfalls, gentle trails, and catwalks, suitable for all ability levels

Plan your family visit to the Johnston Canyon with these blog insights 👇

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Banff With Kids: The Ultimate Family Adventure Guide

Banff With Kids: The Ultimate Family Adventure Guide
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to the Lower Falls and Upper Falls at Johnston Canyon

Highlights: The kids loved the bridges and boardwalks, and we enjoyed the stunning views of the rushing water below ✨

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12 BEST Things To Do In Banff In Winter For Adventurous Families

12 BEST Things To Do In Banff In Winter For Adventurous Families
This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a winter hike in Johnston Canyon, which is a beautiful and easy hike that turns into an ice-covered experience in winter

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning views of the frozen waterfalls and the surrounding landscape ✨

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THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA CANADA 2024

THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA CANADA 2024
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Johnston Canyon, which has a man-made walkway that hugs the inner wall of the canyon

Highlights: The scenery of rock erosion, gushing waterfalls and ferocious rivers is just stunning! ✨

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Best Things to do in Banff with Kids 2024 | Banff Kids Attractions

Best Things to do in Banff with Kids 2024 | Banff Kids Attractions
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored Johnston Canyon, a beautiful canyon with waterfalls and stunning rock formations. We walked on the safe, artificial walkway to the lower and upper falls, taking in the sights of the canyon along the way

Highlights: The kids loved the waterfalls and the rock formations in Johnston Canyon. The artificial walkway made it safe for them to explore the canyon, and they enjoyed looking for the 'hidden cave' ✨

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Banff National Park with kids: all the information at a glance

Banff National Park with kids: all the information at a glance
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked the short trail to the first waterfall

Highlights: What we did find very cool is that through a cave with lots of water vapor you could see the waterfall up close ✨