Middle Johnston Canyon

May 19, 2012

After the 0.7Km hike to the lower waterfall there is another kilometer, or about 45mins to the upper waterfall.  This part of the trail begins to show more signs of nature and increased difficulty.  The altitude begins to increase more exponentially (however not to any extreme) in comparison to the first leg of the journey.

Lower Johnston Canyon

May 19, 2012

On your way out of Banff, AB towards Lake Louise you'll want to take a quick detour on route 1A.  17 Kilometers down this side road you will find a sign for Johnson Canyon.  Keep an eye you around this time of year as the area is well populated with many forms of wildlife including Caribou, Mountain Goat and many small rodents.

Lower Johnston Falls

Feb 13, 2011

This week in Feb was anywheres from +3 to +7, which I figured was a great time to go have a look at the frozen falls starting to melt. I wasn't the only one who thought the same thing. When we got to the falls there were tour guides and dozens of people walking to and from the Johnson Canyon. It was also a beautiful day to watch the clouds drift over the mountains and watch wild life come out of the bush in search for food.

All these reasons were enough to tie up most of my morning and not get to the falls until late. I wasn't able to make it to the second set of falls, however I did spend time at the lower falls to admire the new opening in the water pool below the falls. The water was gushing, and showing signs of spring, as was the stream on the walk up.