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: $185 CAD

Youth (15-17): $165 CAD

Child (12-14): $145 CAD

 

Season:                            May - October

 

Length:                            Half Day (approximately 4 hours total)

 

Difficulty:                        Beginner

 

No. of Rappels:             4-5

 

Minimum Age:               13

 

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 that can get wet (for inside the canyon, no sandals or open toed shoes)
• Rain jacket or hardshell (optional If available)
• Day backpack to carry up gear
• Extra cloths to change into after the trip (Will remain in the vehicle)
• Waterproof Camera or Gopro

 

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.

 

Hotel or Campground Pick Up & Drop Off:

We will gladly pick you up and/or drop you off from your hotel or campground in either the Banff or Canmore area. Pick up time & locations can be made online thru our booking platform, or over the phone. For groups of 5 or more pick up can even be arranged from Calgary. You are more than welcome to also meet us at our staging area if you prefer to drive yourself. 

 

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

 

Meeting Time & Location:

Departure times are 9:00am & 1:00pm 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.

 

*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