11. Johnston Canyon

This canyon, about 15 miles from Banff, is known for the seven waterfalls that tumble along its course. The limestone canyon is crisscrossed by boardwalks, providing close-up views of local vegetation. At about a 4-hour hike from the highway, the Inkpots are a collection of springs found in the vicinity of the canyon. Thanks to mineral sediments, they're colored an unnatural, but beautiful, blue. If you want a quicker jaunt, some of the lower falls are a much closer walk – less than 2 miles from the road.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Daily Sunrise-Sunset

Admission:

Park Pass Daily Adult (17-64) CAD9.80; Senior (65+) CAD8.30; Child (6-16) CAD4.90

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Type: Great Views, Outdoor Activities, Parks

	"MICHAEL9630" more than a month ago
The hike was not very rigorous and the views are great. Especially by the inkpots, you are led into a field surrounded by mountains; kin of like a pocket, with the most amazing view and a river running through it. The canyon itself has great views and powerful falls, but go the extra miles towards the inkpots.
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