Banff Canyoning - Ghost Canyon (Intermediate Level)
Overview
Our Ghost Canyoning Trip, located on the north eastern edge of Banff National Park is one of the most secluded, wild, & spectacular canyon trips you’ll experience anywhere. An all day adventure requiring 4x4 access, this spectacular experience rewards any visitor with remote mountain vistas and a canyon experience second to none. Just getting out to the ghost is an adventure. This Canyon trip is a ton of fun and includes slides, rappels, and pool jumps! The straight forward nature of the rappels makes this a great trip even for beginners who are looking for a bit more, yet the phenomenal jumps, slides and surroundings, keep it interesting even for veteran canyoneers. An all around spectacular full day experience.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All necessary rappelling equipment
- Professional Rappelling instruction/clinic
- Hareness
- Helmet
- Neoprene socks/booties
- Wet suits (including bottom, top, and neoprene socks)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
If you are traveling to the mountains without a vehicle we can provide pickup from Canmore. Please contact our office and we can arrange pick up from Blondies Cafe in Canmore or the Legacy Trail bus stop for the Banff/Canmore roam transit line 3 which provides public bus transport from Banff to Canmore approximately every 30 minGetting to the Meeting Location from Banff, if I don’t have a vehicle: Banff has an excellent public bus service (not slower than driving yourself) and the public roam transit line 3: will take you directly from Banff (town centre) to the legacy trail bus stop in Canmore (first stop in Canmore) where you can arrange for us to come pick you up, usually 20min prior to your trip start time.
Range Road 91A
Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
After meeting your guides and other participants of the group (either at the staging area in the Heart Creek Trail parking lot or after being picked up from your hotel), it is an approximate 1.5 hour drive by van to the starting location of the canyon a 30-45 min hike will bring you to the top of the canyon adventure. Everyone suits up, and in order to ensure safety your guides will go thru a mandatory rappel and rope safety clinic with all participants. There are a total of 4 rappels, interspersed with some scrambling, hiking, as well as several slides and easy but fun pool jumps. The entire canyon takes approximately 3 - 4 hours to descend.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people are required for activity to operate
- A maximum of 8 people in group
- Minimum Age & Ability: Due to the active nature of this trip we require all participants to be at least 15 years of age. Participants due not require any previous rope or rappelling experience, they must though be relatively comfortable with heights and swimming.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff Canyoning – Ghost Canyon (Intermediate Level)?
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Activity code: C-20686P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private transportation.
- All necessary rappelling equipment.
- Professional Rappelling instruction/clinic.
- Hareness.
- Helmet.
- Neoprene socks/booties.
- Wet suits (including bottom, top, and neoprene socks).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Banff Canyoning - Ghost Canyon (Intermediate Level) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff Canyoning – Ghost Canyon (Intermediate Level) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- All necessary rappelling equipment
- Professional Rappelling instruction/clinic
- Hareness
- Helmet
- Neoprene socks/booties
- Wet suits (including bottom, top, and neoprene socks)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people are required for activity to operate
- A maximum of 8 people in group
- Minimum Age & Ability: Due to the active nature of this trip we require all participants to be at least 15 years of age. Participants due not require any previous rope or rappelling experience, they must though be relatively comfortable with heights and swimming.
