Catwalks, Cascades, and Canyons

Johnston Canyon, not to be confused with Johnson Lake, is famous for its dramatic limestone canyon, turquoise creek, and cascading waterfalls. It has narrow steel walkways that are bolted into the canyon walls. If you continue beyond the Upper Falls you come to The Ink Pots which are small, cold mineral springs with blue-green hues. It’s about 5.8 km one way to The Ink Pots. The trailhead is about 25 km from Banff. The trail is very busy in the summer, so the best time to go is early in the morning because there is less people on the narrow walkways. Johnston Canyon is a very popular natural attraction in Banff National Park.