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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Lower Johnston Falls loop from Lower Falls

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Lower Johnston Falls loop from Lower Falls

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Lower Johnston Falls loop from Lower Falls

02:13

7.75km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Banff National Park

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Start point

Parking

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4.16 km

View of Upper Falls, Banff National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

If you want to save some dollars bring your drinks from home. The prices at the bottom are not too cheap I would say

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4.35 km

Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

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 …

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4.61 km

View of the waterfalls in Banff National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

4.79 km

Lower Johnston Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The lower waterfalls of Johnston Canyon can be photographed from a platform or a small cave.

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5.14 km

View of Johnston Canyon Before the Lower Falls

Highlight • Gorge

5.62 km

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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7.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

992 m

884 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.99 km

699 m

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

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Friday 8 May

15°C

-2°C

19 %

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls – Lower Johnston Falls loop from Lower Falls

View of Upper Falls, Banff National Park

Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

View of the waterfalls in Banff National Park

Johnston Canyon and Waterfall

Lower Johnston Falls

Gorge Walk Along the River

View of Johnston Canyon Before the Lower Falls

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