Description:  

Looking to try Canyoning for the first time? Then this is the trip for you! An easy approach, an ideal location to learn rappelling, and amazing scenery all make this trip the perfect choice for your first canyoning experience. Heart Creek Canyon is also our closest trip to the townsites of Banff & Canmore. Upper Heart Canyon provides a perfect location to learn and develop your rope rappelling skills. Introductory short rappels allow you to ease into rappelling and increase in length as you progress down the canyon, finally culminating with an exciting 60ft wet waterfall rappel and slide (optional: it is possible to hike around the lower falls).

Price (Per Person):       Adult: $195 CAD

Youth (15-17): $175 CAD

Child (12-14): $165 CAD

 

Season:                             May - October

 

Length:                             Half Day (approximately 4-5 hours total)

Please Note this is an approximation trip times can vary

 

Difficulty:                        Beginner

 

No. of Rappels:             4-5

 

Minimum Age:               12

 

Group Size:                     2 - 8 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:

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• A pair of sturdy runners or light hikers which can get wet when descending the canyon. (no sandals or open toed shoes, no tennis shoes)
• Rain jacket or hardshell (optional If available)
• Extra cloths to change into after the trip (Will remain in the vehicle)
• Waterproof Camera or Gopro

 

Trip Length:

Although most trips take around 4 -5 hours car to car please note these are only approximations. We strongly recommend planning for additional time when planning your day. Occasionally due to factors out of our control, trips can take longer. Groups speeds can also vary a lot so please plan on being back later than the estimated time. 

 

Minimum Age & Ability:

Due to the active nature of this trip we require all participants to be at least 13 years of age. Participants do not require any previous rope or rappelling experience, they must though be relatively comfortable with heights.

 

Directions:

Heart Creek Canyon 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

 

Departure Times:

Depending on the trip you booked, your meeting time may be 9:00 am, 10:30 am, or 12:00pm at the Heart Creek Trail Parking lot. We recommend to arrive about 5 min early. 

 

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.

 

Release Agreeement: 

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:

Due to factors our of our control and the unpredictible nature of being outdoors, all trips may be subject to last minute itinerary change or in an extreme case even possible cancellation due to such things as unexpected water levels and/or weather conditions. Safety of all participants and our guides is ALWAYS our number one concern and so we need to make decisions accordingly. In these rare circumstances, 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

Toll Free: 1-877-544-0116

Email: tours@cwexpeditions.ca