Winter Photography Tour: Grassi Lake & Grotto

Explore Grassi Lake’s frozen beauty and Grotto Canyon’s icy adventure. Discover serene hikes, ancient pictographs, and breathtaking winter landscapes near Banff.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grotto Canyon - Located near Canmore, Alberta, Grotto Canyon is a breathtaking natural wonder. Renowned for its distinctive rock formations, the canyon boasts striking limestone cliffs, ancient Indigenous pictographs, and a picturesque creek that freezes in winter, making it perfect for ice walks. The trail through the canyon provides a serene and…
What's Included
  • Professional photography
  • Crampons
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff
  • Hiking pole (on request)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • All meals
  • All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head
Additional Information

Explore the breathtaking natural wonders just outside Canmore and Banff, where each stop unveils a new tale and stunning vistas. The adventure starts at Grassi Lake, a hidden treasure nestled in the forest. During the warmer months, its crystal-clear turquoise waters glisten in the sunlight, while in winter, the lake becomes a serene frozen landscape,…

Location
Grotto Canyon
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carolinaaz1107fd
May 14, 2025
Totally recommendable 2 - Once again, my experience today was completely AMAZING. William does everything possible to make you feel good and enjoy the tour... In two days, I knew many beautiful places and incredible landscapes. :)
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H1533tuangelae
May 14, 2025
Awesome Tour with Banff Journey! - This trip with Banff Journey was amazing! Our tour guide, William, was so knowledgeable, flexible and made my tour so memorable.
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Haley_e
Apr 22, 2025
Unique Experience - I highly recommend this tour as it provides 3 unique experiences from a winter canyon walk, to a beautiful Canadian lake, to the charm of Banff Town. Grotto Canyon Ice Walk (winter only) – Great tour/hike in the Grotto Canyon! Beautiful photo opportunities along the hike. I appreciate how safety is a priority. Crampons and hiking sticks (on request) are provided so travelers don’t slip on the snow/ice. As a solo female traveler I also appreciate how friendly and helpful the tour guides are. They are always offering to take everyone’s photo and are helping those that may need a little extra help on the hike. Grassi Lake – Beautiful turquoise waters with sooo many photo opportunities! Once you reach the top, you’re able to walk around the lake giving beautiful angles and views of the lake. Banff – The tour guides gave us the option of seeing the Banff Gondola or spending time in Banff Town. As I was staying in Banff, I appreciated the flexibility. William truly goes above and beyond. He took us to Banff Town and other less traveled scenic spots. I felt as if I was getting the local experience making this tour one of the most memorable tours I’ve been on.
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Abdulrahmanmans
Feb 26, 2025
Grotto canyon ice walk - This was an amzaing experience, totally recommend to do during winter time if you have time. Deprture was from our stay in Calgary, we were provided with newded equipment. We were accompanied by tour guide. We reallybenjoyed the ice walking experience on the grotto canyon. We visited lakel lous Iouise and banff town too and we were dropped back to Calgary.
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From $109
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).