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 (10 minutes east of Canmore, and 30 min east of Banff).
The upper sections of Heart Canyon provides a perfect location to learn and develop your rope rappelling skills. Introductory short rappels allow you to ease in and gain confidence. Rappels increase in length as you progress down the canyon culminating and spectacular 70-80ft+ wet waterfall rappel and slide to top off this incredible experience (optional: it is possible to hike around the last rappel).
4 Departures Daily:
9:00 am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm
Minimum Age: 12+
What To Bring:
Bathing-suit
A towel and extra cloths to change into after the trip (which will remain in the vehicle)
During summer months a t-shirt and shorts/pants are usually good enough to hike up in
A good pair of light hiking shoes or trail running shoes that will get wet in the canyon.
And extra pair of dry shoes or sandals to change into after the trip
What’s Included:
All the necessary technical equipment including:
High quality canyoning specific wetsuits
Neoprene socks
Helmet
Rappelling Harness
Dry bags to keep your cloths and possessions dry
Meeting Location:
The meeting locations at Heart Creek is just off of highway 1 (Trans Canada Hwy) and located 17km east of the town site of Canmore (an approx. 10 min drive from Canmore) and 41km east of Banff (an approx. 25 minute drive from Banff). Look for the Heart Creek exit Sign on the right.
Getting to the meeting location from Canmore if I don’t have a vehicleL:
Please note that due to high demand in the summer (July & August) we are very busy and if you have a vehicle we recommend that you meet us at the meeting location at Heart Creek.
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 min
Getting 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.
Additional Activity Information
This adventure is hosted by Bow Valley Canyon Tours, a trusted affiliate and leading canyoning outfitter.
Please note: Your booking is not confirmed until we receive confirmation from the operator.
For booking a trip or partnerships, it’s best to call us or drop by our Canmore location. For all other inquiries, use this form.
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