Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon - Winter Wonderland Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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Set out on a full day of winter exploration in the Canadian Rockies, immersing yourself in the crystalline beauty of Lake Louise, the mystique of frozen waterfalls, and more, coupled with local insights that only our expert guides know.
Lake Louise on Ice: Glide across the icy expanse of world-renowned Lake Louise with breathtaking glaciers and mountain backdrops. Whether you’re skating, snowshoeing, exploring the lakeside trails or enjoying a gourmet Irish coffee inside the luxury hotel, it promises an unmatched experience.
Johnston Canyon's Ice Magic: Walk snowy trails to mesmerizing frozen waterfalls, leaving a deep sense of awe.
Wildlife Watch: Be alert at known spots to observe the region's wildlife.
A Special Day's End: After Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon, your local guide will surprise you with a hidden gem, offering potential wildlife encounters and overlooked vistas.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 5 and under are not able to join our small group adventures (please contact Radventures if travelling with children for alternative options)
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Banff National Park
On this tour, your Radventures guide will determine the best times to visit each of the following locations, in no particular order, based on weather conditions, big bus tour schedules & a few other factors that we as locals consider to ensure that you, as our guests, are getting the best and most authentic experience on the day. Adventuring outside deep in the heart of Banff National Park is a phenomenal experience in any season! That being said, this is a part of the world where weather can change in an instant and temperatures stay well below freezing for most of the winter. Please layer up and dress for being outside in freezing temperatures! Please also ensure you have warm, waterproof footwear on.
Lake Louise
Lace up your ice-skates & strap on your snowshoes on the world famous Lake Louise and glide across the ice & snow as you marvel in the incredible scenery around you. With 2 hours here you will have lots of time to ice skate on the lake, explore the lakeside trails on snowshoe or foot, be amazed by the lakefront ice sculptures and check out the incredible hotel interior & shops. There is something to do here for every guest no matter your desired activity level! Upon arrival, your guide will show you all the important landmarks and provide all the information you'll need to explore the lake at your own pace before demonstrating how to use the snowshoes & ice skates (small extra cost, please contact Radventures BEFORE booking). Once everyone is settled into their Lake Louise adventures, your guide will remain with the tour van to allow for guests to come and go as they please to pick-up/drop-off gear and to have access to a warm spot to relax as well as their belongings.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick-up in Banff
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee or tea) and ice cold water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Essential gear: ice cleats/crampons and hiking poles
Expert local guides
Ice skates & snowshoes hire for use on Lake Louise (please contact Radventures before booking)
Premium upgrade that includes a picnic lunch (please contact Radventures before booking)
Tips for our dedicated guides (entirely optional but always appreciated)
Park Pass
Options
Banff Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Reviews
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical in December
daphnec563,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I could give this tour more stars, I would! Our guide, Gini, was the BEST! Johnston canyon was amazing. Totally worth seeing in winter so you can experience the frozen waterfalls. Lake Louise is magical in December, my kids loved the hike around the lake and playing in the snow. On the way back to Banff, we stopped at an overlook and watched the train coming around the bend…it was like something out of the movies. Our groups was small and Gini helped us all with photo ops and where the best pics could be taken. Now, our trip was EXTRA special bc we saw THREE moose while driving to and from different locations. Gini was excellent at navigating to the side of the road so we could take pictures. Overall 10/10 experience in December. If in doubt, DO IT!
Perfect day trip with well organised company
gregv01,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Family of three on our ‘rest day’ from skiing, first time in Canada. Superb guide Jeanie drove well in difficult conditions and kept us entertained with stories about the places we visited. Snow showing on Lake Louise a highlight and she went out of her way to ensure we had the right gear to enjoy trip and finished with a stop above Banff to take in breathtaking views
Excellent
665anastasiaj,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. He was competent with a good energy, and I felt confident in his driving skills. I would highly recommend.
Great time seeing wildlife!
garretthZ3230ZR,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our tour guide Bee. She was a fount of information and showed us a herd of elk, mountain goats, and baby Mule deer. Would recommend!
Great intro tour to Banff
372micahr,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time and Tyler was an amazing guide. He crammed in tons of great sites and hikes that fit our groups fitness level and interests. Our group was very happy with the tour, we were able to see more than we would have just going on our own. Good for a group unfamiliar with the area and wanting to see as much as they can in a day.
Winter wonderland
nicbev,,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic trip with Tess. Just 4 of us on the trip and Tess was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be our tour guide for the day. Lovely seeng lake Louise frozen and a nice walk around the lake. Johnston canyon was a nice hike too. Unfortunately no wildlife sightings on the way back to Banff. And the hot chocolate was wonderful. Enjoy your holiday Tess
Do not miss these Alberta treasures!
Amy M,,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was great in every way: safe comfy travel from place to place, a knowledgeable friendly guide (Tyler), options for different paces, great lunch choices, hot beverages. Highly recommend the Johnston Canyon hike in winter!
The Canadian Rockies in March
amyhV7526NN,,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was a fantastic tour guide. Took us to the best spots, had a fascinating knowledge of the area and showed a real love for the environment and animals. Would recommend to all, having a local to the area show you around is much safer and you get to skip the usual busy tourist groups.
Excellent Tour, Excellent Guide
Sightseer701279,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had very limited time in Banff, so I selected this tour to hit the highlights I've always hear about. It did NOT disappoint! Our guide, Nolan, from Radventures gave us a full day of spectacular sites and local knowledge. The hike through the Johnston Canyon Upper & Lower Falls was beautiful, and Nolan gave us time to stop and enjoy our surroundings while answering our questions along the way. He had recommendations for our lunch spot that were dead on (Trailheads has great variety, fresh and delicious). On to Lake Louise where we snowshoed--so glad we did that. At every stop Nolan was attentive, considering what we wanted to see, our pace--and helped with our much-needed crampons and snowshoes! Our final stop (and possibly my favorite) was a stop at Lake Minnewanka which Nolan said not many people see--and it's larger than Lake Louise. It was breathtaking! If you are trying to see a lot in a little amount of time (and even if you have all the time in the world), this is an EXCELLENT tour and we had an EXCELLENT guide who is most definitely passionate about Banff.
Winter wonderland
cmhowe23,,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip! Our guide Rae was a great guide, knowledgeable and made the trip all around fun and a good time! The hike was beautiful and the gear provided was perfect!
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