Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGrotto Canyon Icewalk
Walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient Native rock art, and icefalls.
The history of the rock art (which is over a thousand years old) and the geology of the mountains are at your fingertips as the guides explain their mystery. Also, ice climbers can be seen scaling the frozen waterfalls.
- Return Distance: 4.2 km
- Elevation Gain: 100 m
Please Note: This is a small and personalized tour
This tour is seasonal and only operates from December through to April
Slowly, after a short walk through the woods to the entrance, the canyon begins to close around you.
Seasonal
December 15, 2008 to April 6, 2009
Daily
December 15, 2009 to April 5, 2010
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.
Departure Time:- 8:30am
Please Note: Hotel pickups commence earlier than the tour departure time. A specific pickup time for your requested hotel will be given to you when you call to reconfirm your tour.
Return details:This tour returns to the original departure point approximately 3.5 hours after departure
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
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- This tour is not suitable for children aged 7 years and under
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 8 - 12 years
- Prices are per person.
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- Professional guide
- Ice cleats
- Hiking pole
- Hot chocolate and a light snack
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including hats, mittens, and warm boots
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