Johnston Canyon after dark
Evening Icewalk Series
Three new ways to see Johnston Canyon’s frozen waterfalls at night. Pick a date and we’ll show you the walks running that evening.
Full moon nights & moon stories
Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk®: Moonlight Series
Let the moon reveal a different side of Johnston Canyon. Our Moonlight Series celebrates the nights around the full moon, when its glow can illuminate the snow and ice and transform the winter landscape. Along the way, your guide will share stories behind seasonal moon names, including the Wolf Moon and Worm Moon, and explore how the moon’s changing phases shape our experience of the night.
As you journey to the lower falls, pause to let your eyes adjust and appreciate the natural light of the moon when conditions allow. Look for its silver glow on the canyon walls, shadows stretching across the snow, and ice catching the light. These moments invite you to slow down and experience the canyon through the changing interplay of moonlight and darkness.
Enjoy a hot drink and a Nanaimo bar as your guide continues the moon stories, a warm finish to an evening centred on our closest celestial neighbour.
What’s included
- Ice cleats and hiking poles
- Professional certified guide
- Complimentary souvenir headlamp (valued at $15.00)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
- Nanaimo bar & hot beverage
From CA$ 104US$ 79€ 71£ 59A$ 113 per adult
New moon nights & mountain tales
Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk®: Rugged Dark Sky Series
Darkness brings a sense of mystery to the mountains. Running on select dates around the new moon, our Rugged Dark Sky Series embraces nights with minimal moonlight, inviting you to experience Johnston Canyon’s winter wilderness through heightened senses, local folklore, and stories of survival.
Stop at Hillsdale Meadow, take in the open sky and observe the stars, with opportunities to identify constellations when visibility allows.
Journey to the lower falls as your guide reveals how wildlife endures the cold and navigates life after dark. Pause with reduced artificial light, let your eyes adjust, and listen closely to the winter forest. These darker nights offer a chance to discover how much you can sense beyond what you can see.
Warm up with a hot drink and a savoury Canadian snack as mountain tales bring the surrounding wilderness to life. For those drawn to wild places and atmospheric storytelling, this limited-date experience offers an evening of curiosity and adventure in the Rockies after dark.
What’s included
- Ice cleats and hiking poles
- Professional certified guide
- Complimentary souvenir headlamp (valued at $15.00)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
- Locally crafted Valbella’s sausage & a warming Rocky Mountain drink
From CA$ 110US$ 83€ 74£ 62A$ 119 per adult
Special evenings, select dates
Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk®: Signature Series
A collection of special evening icewalks celebrating winter’s memorable occasions. From Christmas cheer and New Year’s toasts to Valentine’s romance and family Easter adventures, each event brings its own character to the frozen canyon.
Follow your guide through snowy forest to the lower falls, with drinks and treats chosen for the occasion. Inclusions and age requirements vary by event.
The events
Winter Solstice by Lantern Light
Solstice stories, frozen waterfalls, warming mulled wine and bannock.
Christmas in the Rockies
Stories of Christmases past, eggnog and candy canes.
New Year’s Eve in the Canyon: Early Evening
Chocolates and a toast with bubbly before your midnight plans. Family friendly.
New Year’s Eve: Midnight in the Canyon
A midnight toast with bubbly or a non-alcoholic alternative. Adults only.
Valentine’s Night in the Canyon
Local love stories, chocolates, bubbly and a keepsake Polaroid. Adults only.
St. Patrick’s Day Signature Event
Stories of Irish connections to Canada and Banff, Irish coffee and a savoury treat.
Easter Twilight Icewalk
A family evening with trail discoveries, hot chocolate and chocolate eggs.
From CA$ 104US$ 79€ 71£ 59A$ 113 per adult
The original evening walk
Prefer the classic Evening Icewalk®?
Our original evening walk runs through the winter: a quiet forest trail by headlamp, the frozen lower falls, and hot chocolate with a maple cookie before heading back under the stars.
See the Evening Icewalk