Snowshoeing, IceWalks & Winter Hiking
Discover the hiking, ice trails and walking trails of Lake Louise in the winter for an entirely fresh experience.
Strap on a pair of snowshoes and you'll be ready to blaze your own trail through woodland forests. Or discover the beauty of frozen waterfalls with a hike to the famous Johnston's Canyon. The best part is that no experience is required, just a little winter wanderlust.
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Snowshoe Trails - Parks Canada
The Lake Louise area is a favourite destination for locals to snowshoe and winter hike. Many of the snowshoeing trails interest with groomed cross-country trails so a little trail etiquette is required - please travel to one side of the track. Please watch for trail signs regarding avalanche zones and fall ice. We recommend downloading the trail guide.
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Johnston's Canyon Icewalk
Located between Lake Louise & Banff, on the Bow Valley Parkway, is Johnston Canyon, a favourite place to go ice walking and ice climbing. The Upper Falls freeze and make for excellent beginner and advanced ice climbing. You can book a guided tour with one of the experts listed below, or you can rent your own ice cleats and explore on your own.
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Connect with the Experts
Discover Banff Tours
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These guys are the experts on walking the Johnston's Canyon to the frozen waterfalls that make this destination a must do/see in the winter. They offer an evening icewalk illuminated by your own head lamp or choose a combo-tour like their morning icewalk and Marble Canyon snowshoe.
Great Divide Nature Interpretation
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Get the stories behind the scenery with Great Divide Nature Interpretation. Discover the mountain landscape of Banff National Park through a guided hike to see amazing scenery and local wildlife viewing opportunities. Explore the quiet winter wonderful by snowshoe. Having a guide by your side is an unparalleled experience.