Reviews of Johnston Canyon, Lower Falls (Tourist Attraction)

Yenny Lam

There is almost always a line to get into the close-up viewing area, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour depending on how busy it is. Unless you've never seen a waterfall before I recommend skipping and spending more time at the upper falls or hiking up to the Inkpots.

Sandro Antao

Wonderful place to visit, need strong lags as you have to climb more than a kilometre to reach to little fall. Very well maintained and wear warm clothing in September.

Nerisha Ib

Nice trail very good for family and kids very safe recommend

Shion Chan

Easy and small hike to the lower falls. You can go to the upper falls if you looking for a more steep and longer hike. The falls itself are great to experience with turquoise water flowing off a 30-40m cliff. People do tend to queue up near the photo op spot due to accessibility to that area. Wonderful place overall for everyone to enjoy.

Farrukh Malik

Beautiful trails and falls...No words ❤...Just simply Beautiful ????

Patel Meghna

Dec 15, 2021 - Beautiful and sunny morning hike ???? through Johnston Canyon, Lower Falls during winter is so beautiful and magnificent. Wearing ice cleats helped us hike through snow and ice. The hike is 1.2 km passing frozen waterfall and plunge pools in a rocky canyon. It was -20 degrees celsius (-4 F) but it was worth it! ????❄️

Viralkumar Mistry

Awesome place, loved the trail along the falling water with beautiful scenery.

Elise Bright

You would already know how beautiful this place is when you start walking in the canyon. Like other canyons/falls nearby, the rock is shaped by years of running river. This canyon is further decorated with many surrounding trees. The Lower Falls is only 30 min return, therefore this place is so popular as it provides a great view, from the bottom of the first fall where it's so close you can almost touch it. And view from the top once again see how's majestic it is.

John Kutasz

Good hike, very easy, all railing. You can have a stroller, pets, and disabled friendly. It gets so packed though. Probably the most popular easy hike. The waters were very nice, the upper Falls still have ice around it (late May). You’ll sweat a little, but it’s a nice walk. After you are done, get some ice cream.

Sabrina Dhalla

Awsome experience. Except the line to watch falls through cave..its a big lineup. Took an hr to go there. Hike is simple, stroller friendly and fun to walk.

Suba Kalia

A hidden falls through a mountain canyon. Wonderful hike and many other waterfalls along the way. Don't miss to see it.

Hachin Howlader

Nice lil hike, all skill levels, ppl w strollers. The falls are cool

Exploring Destinations

The kids and I absolutely loved this place. You can take a stroller to the lower falls but not the upper falls. Lower falls had two small obstacles that I had to have help lifting the stroller to pass. So a jogging stroller with big wheels might be a better option for the trail.

Dean Hill

This was such an awesome hike. Lovely views the whole way up! (Or down!) If you have the ability I would definitely try to go up to the ink well pots. But even if you're a beginner hill climber this is an easy enough path to walk up it's well maintained and over all a wonderful way to spend the day!

Jimmy Wong

Nice easy hike that is worth seeing.. the road in is closed so we booked with Banff tours $82 per person..

Sam Allthedodaday

The trail is very well marked and manicured. The hike over to the lower falls is only about a km in length making it one of the easier hikes in the area. Although these falls are beautiful, we highly recommend trekking further and exploring the upper falls along with the ink pots.

Chris C

A lovely destination with a beautiful walk to get there. We only went to as far as the first waterfall, because we were with a friend who had a bad knee - but it's wonderful that the mostly paved route and gentle slope makes this hike …

Lisa W

This place is beautiful. The water is stunning! It is heavily trafficked though, which is to be expected. We went later in the evening, around 6pm, and many people were coming down from the falls. If you can take advantage of the sun being …

Philip Moscovo

Beautiful area and hike. Arrive early for a parking spot or park on the road for an extra hike in. The trails are well groomed and well maintained. There are several stops along the way for great pictures! The entire hike to the ink pots took about 5 hours total so bring water and a snack. Recommend this hike!

nikhil koukuntla

Great trail and a good hike to an amazing waterfalls. Was bit crowded, but mainly due to the weekends.

C Pilsner

I can simply state; The beauty of mother nature, the sound of water hitting the canyon cave and the aggressive reflection of water is something you can't find in the concrete jungle. Mist in the air, pine woods smell fresh and refreshing. Must visit. The hike is worth it.

Sally Liang

Exceptional! A must do on your list of adventures to do while visiting. Definitely check out the lower falls and visit the cave

Inga Rozin

A fantastic hike. Easy going, well maintained trail with beautiful scenery

Shoaib Alam

Great and easy trail to do with the family. Lower falls is quick and easy, worth the 1 1/2mile. …

Harminder Kharay

Great views of the canyon, upper and lower falls. Trail is paved and easy for strollers, wheelchairs, etc. and, as a result, is fairly crowded. Worth it for the views.

Becky H

The fall is amazing. You can pass through den and experience the beauty and feel the water closely. To reach here you have to do small hike but its definitely worth it. There is one more hike which is upper johnston which is quite longer and need to climb to reach. For short hike, the lower is just worth it.

Jean Robinson

Words cannot describe. Loved it. Amazing.

Jadin sauer

Johnston Canyon what can I say this place is amazing you definitely want to bring the family and friends but try to do it in the early morning or afternoon to beat the peak traffic. This place is great in winter and summer I've hiked it in …

Ron Cann

Awesome place, nice trekking with nature

Mai Yun La

A wonderful trail with catwalks in more than half of the trail. Super popular even at 6:40 pm on Tuesday. If you do want to take close photo with the fall and want to get around the long line in lower fall, it's a good idea to walk another 1200 meters to upper fall.

Liam Cusack

Beautiful view of the falls. Too bad I didn’t have time to go to the top of the falls. But the bottom and the cave was gorgeous!

Cera Z

Easy and short trail. Waited in a small line to go inside the lower falls cave. Upper falls was closed, and construction at the beginning of the trail took away from the experience. Still worth the visit though.

A Dawn

Easy trail to some nice falls. Wasn't busy in the winter. Bring crampons if you have them.

Emma

Beautiful waterfalls, about 45 minutes to the lower falls, but you get to see awesome views of the Canyon while you hike through it on a narrow path. Very cool rock faces and the river is neat, the water fall at the end is beautiful. There …

Erin Beesley

First time going, and wasn't disappointed. There is a bit if a wait to go inside the waterfall but it's totally worth it.. short walk. Highly recommend.

Sheldon St. Bennett

Super easy and short trail to the Lower Falls. We did it with 2 y/o - she went all the way without any problems ????

Maling Sun

It was actually pretty busy when I went, which I found kinda off because it wasn't a weekend or a holiday. The parking lot was really full. The hike is short, very good for beginner hikers and the views are amazing. I would HIGHLY recommend wearing spikes on your shoes because the ground is so icy. In all this is an amazing place!

Bhavinkumar Patel

Such a beautiful place. I love the hike

Nosaiba Zaamout

Johnston Canyon /Falls and Ink pot- The depths of the canyon on wide trails & narrow bridges with railings that lead to the Lower Falls & to the spectacular 30 metre-high Upper Falls. For a unique perspective, continue 265 m further to the viewpoint at the top of the upper falls. Beyond the falls, a trail continues up and over a forested ridge to a meadow where water bubbles from deep below the Earth’s surface into shallow pools called the Ink Pots. Not allowed to Swim in. The Johnston Canyon area is popular and parking is limited. Take Roam Public transit or visit Banff Now for parking information. Elevation gain: 330M I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Banff.

Damon Eckart

Amazing hike to the lower falls, although I found it more challenging as I’ve never been on a legit hike before. The steep inclines are something to be mindful of, and I doubt someone with a stroller would be able to navigate this without it destroying their entire day.

Steve

Spectacular. A bit crowded, but if you arrive later in the day not so. Less busy to upper falls. Worth extra walking. Great for hot days as it is mostly shaded and naturally air cooled.

Jeff Dover

Love this place. Always take my visitors here. TO BEAUTIFULLY MADE.

Christopher Goes

Amazing place to hike and enjoy waterfalls.

rizvan malek

This is a fabulous place to spend a morning or afternoon. The hike to the falls is easy. Make sure to follow suggestions to use crampons in the winter. The ice on the trail is dangerous and the crampons make your trip possible without injury.

Shane Taylor

Great short hike good for almost anyone. See rapids, cliffs, waterfalls and more. Be sure to bring bug spray! Well worth it.

Polina

Beautiful hike but too long of a cue to get into the cave. People need to be courteous of everyone's time. Get in and get out!

Karol Gawrych

Hike wasn't that bad. Took us less than 3 hours to go from the parking lot to upper falls and back. Could've done it quicker, but took our time and enjoyed the scenery.

Wayne Kao

Nice easy trail. Really nice falls and it takes you very close.

Wilcon Construction

Great hike up to the lower falls. Don’t forget your mask! Lots of people and no room to distance.