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Canyoning Half Day - Heart Creek - Beginner friendly

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Bighorn No. 8

Explore Heart Creek Canyon near Banff and Canmore. Perfect for beginners. Master rappelling, enjoy stunning scenery, and learn with certified guides.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Heart Creek Trail Head - You will meet your guide at the Parking lot there you will receive our mandatory safety briefing and get all the gear you will need for this adventure. After an approximately 45-minute hike from the parking lot to the canyon, you will participate in a rappel workshop where you will have the opportunity to practice some basic rope skills before entering the canyon. The upper section of the canyon can be relatively dry depending on the conditions, providing ample opportunity to practice rappelling and take in the scenery before getting wet in the lower section. Entering this last section, you’ll be rewarded with an incredible 18-meter waterfall and a massive sense of accomplishment. The trip will conclude with a series of fun slides and a hike back to the cars.

What's Included

Harness, belay device and lanyards
Helmet (optional GoPro mount)
A fully certified and experienced Canyoning guide
Dry backpack
Top-of-the-line wetsuits

What's Not Included

Bathing suit & Towel. A small lunch or lots of snacks & water
Closed toe shoes (light hiking or running shoes that can get wet)
Kananaskis conservation pass- Day pass - $15 (registers one vehicle)
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on an exploration of Heart Creek Canyon located just a stone’s throw away from Banff and Canmore and share an unforgettable half-day adventure with your friends and family.

With a relatively short approach it is the perfect choice for beginners looking to dip their toes into Canyoning. Each rappel gradually increases in length and difficulty, making it the perfect playground for us to support you in your learning journey.

-Become a master rappeller by the end of this trip
-Enjoy a well-organized tour with certified guides who are passionate about what they do
-Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery
-Learn about these special environments

Minimum age 12 and children must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum waist size 42
Note that every participant should make sure they read and understand our waiver and know that they will have to sign a paper copy on-site
For safety reasons, Banff Canyoning reserves the right to alter/cancel any trip or logistics.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please call our office to chat further about medical considerations
Not recommended for travelers over 60
Participants need to be able to carry a backpack and hike uphill for 3.5km

Location

Heart Creek Trail Head

New exit from Highway 1 to New Roundabout

We meet our clients 15 minutes before the tour starting time at the Heart creek parking lot (see google map link above). Look for our sign ‘Banff Canyoning Tours’.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Tasha_s

May 30, 2024

Fantastic experience - It rained hard before our meeting time, we were worried about the cold and wet. So were our guides, as they brought the dry suits rather than the wet suits. Huge plus, as the water was cold. We met about 30 minutes before our set time, learned about our two guides, Guillaume and Olivia, and what to expect. We hiked for about 45 minutes along the creek and through the forest. Once we reached our top point we dressed in our suits and learned how to rappel. Then we were off to the first waterfall. It was so fun, it's not easy to describe. It is a must to experience. Each waterfall, pool and slide had it's own unique challenge. But the last one was over the top. I was pumped that our group all went over the last one like champions. We had a group of 8, 3 adults and 5 teens (13 thru 48). There was some down time when waiting for group members to do their thing, this just allowed us more visiting time. We all had different athletic abilities, that our guides inquired about to make sure they understood our levels. They were very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. The things I would do differently: bring sufficient snacks and a waterproof camera/gopro.

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Dana_p

May 27, 2024

Memorable and unique experience - We had a wonderful tour with Guillame and Olivia! We were a group of 8 (3 adults, 5 teenagers) and went at the end of May. Our guides were personable, patient and accommodating. The water was chilly but the drysuits kept us comfortable. It was a memorable experience that we would definitely recommend to others!

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T5855zzvictoriav

May 20, 2024

An amazing way to explore places few people get to see - The guides were great at moving through the terrain efficiently and explaining everything to a first-timer like me. It was such a fun experience and it makes me want to explore other canyons in the same way. Rappelling over the waterfall was definitely the highlight and quite refreshing on a hot day!