Johnston Canyon Banff

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(2.6K) · Hiking area in Banff, Canada
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Scenic wooded canyon with trails for hiking and biking.

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Jan 11, 2025
Go EARLY! If you don't go early, you won't get parking and there will be a line to view the canyon fall through the little cave. It was a great hike but would have been terrible if we had gotten ther…Full review by Grace827
Dec 26, 2024
Fun to be walking right alongside a canyon but otherwise slightly underwhelming, probably contributed by the crowd which diminishes the magic of the place. Wouldn't visit twice.Full review by Stacey L
Dec 17, 2024
Having seen all of the photos of Johnston Canyon, I believe that winter is actually the ideal time to visit. There is a path with metal railings. The frozen waterfalls are beautiful as are the snow f…Full review by Tdotontario
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Going in mid June. What time would we have to get there to find parking and beat the crowds?
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We had no issues. I think it was full when we first tried. We went a few mins down to see another falls on my plans, then came back and was able to park. It all depends on people …
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We had no issues. I think it was full when we first tried. We went a few mins down to see another falls on my plans, then came back and was able to park. It all depends on people parked there if they are doing the shorter walk to first fall or continuing on to the top. Highly recommend going all the way to the top.
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Hi! We are planning to visit in August. How long is the hike to the lower falls round trip? Planning to arrive early before 7 AM.
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Ack …you said round trip…so 1 1/2 hours + -
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