Johnston Canyon

Johnston Canyon is one of Banff’s most popular accessible hikes, featuring suspended catwalks, bridges and narrow canyon walls carved by rushing water. The well-maintained trail leads visitors past the Lower Falls and on to the Upper Falls, with the option to continue further toward the Inkpots for a quieter alpine meadow experience.

The canyon offers year-round appeal—icy blue formations and frozen waterfalls in winter, rushing cascades in spring and warm scenic hikes in summer. Expect crowds in peak season; arrive early to secure parking and enjoy quieter trail sections. The path is suitable for most fitness levels but can be slippery in winter, so traction devices are recommended.