Description:

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.

Price (per person):       Adult: $295 CAD

Youth (14-17) $265 CAD

 

Season:                            July & August

 

Length:                            Full Day (approximately 8-9 hours total)

 

Difficulty:                        Intermediate

 

No. of Rappels:              4-5

 

Minimum Age:               14

 

Group Size:                      2 - 6 Participants

 

Whats Included:

We only use the highest quality equipment and canyon specific gear. The gear we provide on all of our canyon trips includes:

• 7mm wet suite (Farmer John bottom, thickest wetsuit available to ensure everyone stays warm)
• 3-4mm wetsuit top
• Petzl helmet (UIAA - CE certified)
• Petzl high quality harness
• Petzl canyon specific rappel device.
• Neoprene booties (similar to socks that go into your shoes to keep your feet warm)
• Waterproof bag for any valuables

 

What Should Participants Bring:

• DO NOT BRING SANDALS,OPEN TOED SHOES OR TENNIS SHOES. It is important to bring good quality footwear with a good tread. Light hikers or trail running shoes are the best. 

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Day backpack to carry gear
• Extra cloths to change into after the trip (Will remain in the vehicle)
• Waterproof Camera or Gopro
• Snacks, water, and a lunch

 

What Will The Day Look Like:

After pick up from your hotel or after meeting your guides at the predetermined staging area, it is an approximate 1.5 hour drive by van to the starting point of the Ghost Canyon. A 30-45 min hike will bring you to the top, and the start of your canyon adventure. Everyone suits up, our guides will go thru a mandatory rappel and rope safety clinic with all participants. There are a total of 4-5 rappels, interspersed with several slides, Jumps, down climbs and creek walking.

 

Minimum Age & Ability:

Due to the active nature of this trip we require all participants to be at least 14 years of age. Participants do not require any previous rope or rappelling experience, they must though be relatively comfortable with heights.

 

Hotel or Campground Pick Up & Drop Off:

*Please Note: Due to staff and guide shortages this summer as well as increased fuel prices our pick up and drop off availability for the 2023 summer season will be very limited and subject to availabilty.

 

Where is the Ghost:

The Ghost is a remote area located just north of Banff Alberta. We shuttle all participants to the location. If you are meeting us at the staging area we meet at the Heart Creek Trail parking lot. It is located 17km east of the town site of Canmore and approximately 10 min drive from Canmore and 25 minutes from Banff. Look for the Heart Creek Trail exit.
 

Meeting Time & Location:

Meeting time is 8:00am at the Heart Creek Trail Parking lot.

 

Where Do We Change?

It is a good idea to change into a bathing suit before arriving at the meeting point. There are rudimentary public toilets at the Heart Creek Trailhead. We will “suit up” and change into wet suits before we rappel into the canyon which is after our short approach hike up the top of both canyon sections. Please also keep in mind that there are no services at the staging area. The closets gas station is in Deadmans Flats.

 

Is Lunch provide?

It is recommend that everyone bring a lunch on our full day canyoneering trip. We do not provide lunch on our full day trips. Due to our busy summer and because we do not have a facility to store products and food do not provide lunch.

 

Release Agreement: 

Participation in activities with Canadian Wilderness School Expedition/ Bow Valley Canyon Tours involves risks, dangers and hazards. All participants must read and agree to the Release Agreement prior to proceeding with booking. Click here to read the Release Agreement: Click here to read the Release Agreement:

 

*Note:

This trip may be subject to itinerary change or in an extreme case even possible cancellation due to unexpected water levels and/or weather conditions. Please refer to our cancelation policy provided upon booking the trip.

 

How Can I Book? Or I still have a couple Questions:

Our canyoning season usually runs from May to October. Bookings can be made directly by clicking the: BOOK NOW link or call us by phone. We would love to answer any remaining questions you might have.  Please be ready to provide a credit card when booking by phone. We are normally available between the hours of 8am - 6pm seven days a week, Mountain standard Time.

 

PH: 1-780-695-5141

Email: tours@cwexpeditions.ca