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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Upper Johnston Falls loop from Johnston Canyon

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Upper Johnston Falls loop from Johnston Canyon

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(263)

3,758

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Upper Johnston Falls loop from Johnston Canyon

01:30

5.35km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.01 km

View of Johnston Canyon Before the Lower Falls

Highlight • Gorge

1.07 km

The lower Johnston Falls are very easy to reach, but a completely wet experience. Plan this trip as a "day off" or an easy start before moving on to more challenging destinations, as it really doesn't take much to get there and enjoy some beautiful views.

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2.58 km

Upper Falls, Johnston Canyon

Highlight • Waterfall

Leave early to avoid a lot of tourists. This means EARLY!
And go up to the ink pots (some more km uphill) after seeing the falls.

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2.81 km

Upper Johnston Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The upper waterfalls at Johnston Canyon can be reached after a 3.1-mile hike with well-developed trails of moderate grade. From two platforms, photography is possible.

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3.75 km

View of the waterfalls in Banff National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

4.76 km

Johnston Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Super beautiful hiking through the canyon to the lower and upper waterfalls. One of the main attractions in the Banff National Park and therefore very crowded. The paths are well developed and the slopes moderate.

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5.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

632 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.81 km

311 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 2 August

16°C

-1°C

33 %

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Comments

September 12, 2024,Johnston Canyon

Today it was a bit rainy and the mountains were covered in clouds. The best day for a tour that doesn't require a lot of visibility: a canyon is ideal. I was amazed at how many people had the same idea. The path was pretty busy.

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April 7, 2022,Wandeling johnston canyon

Hike at jonston canyon at 1 A. Hike was not that hard but there was still snow and ice on the trail. Route went to the lower and upper falls. These were still half frozen, a beautiful sight.

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August 21, 2023,Alberta J10 a - Chutes Johnston (inférieure & supérieure)

This round-trip route of about 5 km, near Banff, generally considered a moderate route, is really recommended for everyone, including families with children.
It's a popular spot for birdwatching, hiking and snowshoeing, so you're likely to come across a lot of people on your excursion.
You can access it all year round and the experience is worth it in any …

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May 18, 2024,Lower & Upper Johnston Falls

Top many people. Must stand in lines to get on a Viewpoint... in may!

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Upper Johnston Falls loop from Johnston Canyon

View of Johnston Canyon Before the Lower Falls

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