Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Experience the thrills of the Canadian Rockies on this canyoning course near Banff, in Heart Creek Canyon!
To the west of Calgary in Alberta, the Canadian Rockies offer an exceptional setting in which to enjoy nature while getting your fill of thrills. Canyoning near Banff is the ideal way to do this, particularly in Heart Creek Canyon, at the foot of Heart Mountain! In the heart of Bow Valley Provincial Park, you will be introduced to abseiling surrounded by superb scenery, on the Heart Creek Canyon course, which is accessible from the age of 12.
For 4 to 5 hours, you will follow a professional instructor who will accompany you throughout the activity to ensure your safety. Your discovery of canyoning in the Canadian Rockies will begin with a 45 to 60-minute walk, a pleasant way to start the day while admiring the beautiful scenery of the region. Then it will be time to get your feet wet with your first abseil down Heart Creek Canyon! A total of 5 abseils await you, including one under an 18-metre waterfall (which can be bypassed by a short walk), as well as several natural slides.
Perfect for a gentle introduction to the activity, the Heart Creek Canyon is a must if you want to discover canyoning in Alberta, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and their splendid panoramas!
- Meeting with the instructor at the Heart Creek parking lot staging area
- Hike of 45 to 60 minutes to reach the Heart Creek Canyon start point
- Equipment and briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Mandatory rappel and rope safety clinic
- Start of the canyoning trip, comprising 5 abseils interspersed with natural slides and walking and scrambling sessions (approx. 2.5~3 hours)
- De-equipping, then 45 to 60-minute hike back to the parking lot to end the activity
Activity requirements
Being comfortable with heights is necessary to take part in this activity.
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).
- Instructor
- Wetsuit
- Neoprene socks
- All the canyoning equipment (helmet, harness, guides, rope and rappelling gear)
- Dry bag
- Taxes
- Kananaksis Conservation Pass (1 per vehicule needed for the parking)
- Transfer
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Trail running shoes or light hiking shoes
- Change of clothes
- Bottle of water
- Snack
