Canyoning in Ghost Canyon in Banff National Park, Alberta

Spend an unforgettable day off the beaten track in the Canadian Rockies on this canyoning trip in Banff National Park, at Ghost Canyon!

Book your activity

From€200
full day
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor at the Heart Creek parking lot staging area

- Shuttle bus to the canyon area (approx. 1.5 hours)

- Hike of 30 to 45 minutes to the start of Ghost Canyon

- Equipment and briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Mandatory rappel and rope safety clinic

- Start of the canyoning trip, comprising 4 abseils interspersed with natural slides, jumps into pools and walking and scrambling sessions (3 to 4 hours trip)

- De-equipping, followed by a 30 to 45-minute hike back to the shuttle bus

- Return journey to the car park (approx. 1.5 hours) to complete the activity

Activity requirements

Being comfortable with heights is necessary to take part in this activity. It is not mandatory to know how to swim.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place.

You will need a Kananaksis Conservation Pass to park your vehicle in the parking lot.

Special terms

A waiver of liability will be signed on site (due to the legal requirements in Canada, a liability waiver is required from every participant).

If you wish to benefit from a pick-up from Canmore, please contact the instructor once your booking has been confirmed to arrange pick-up from your hotel in Canmore or the Travel Alberta visitor info Center in Canmore (opposite the legacy trail bus stop (first bus stop in Canmore) for the Banff/Canmore roam transit line three which provides public bus transport from Banff to Canmore approximately every 30 minutes).

Meeting point:
Heart Creek Parking Lot - Parking lots near Heart Mountain, Bighorn No. 8, AB, Canada
Spoken languages:German, French, English
Included
  • Instructor
  • Wetsuit
  • Neoprene socks
  • All the canyoning equipment (helmet, harness, guides, rope and rappelling gear)
  • Dry bag
  • Round trip in shuttle from the Heart Creek Parking Lot
  • Taxes
Excluded
  • Kananaksis Conservation Pass (1 per vehicule needed for the parking)
  • Transfer
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Trail running shoes or light hiking shoes
  • Change of clothes
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Picnic lunch