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Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows

2.5 star property

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Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Royal Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Hwy 1A, Box 875, 25km west of Banff, Johnston Canyon, AB, T1L1A9
  • Johnston Canyon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Banff National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Sunshine Village
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Living area

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Classic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Royal Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Living area

Grand Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Johnston Canyon

Located in Johnston Canyon, Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows is on the riverwalk, a 1-minute drive from Johnston Canyon and 9 minutes from Ink Pots Hiking Trail. .This resort is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Kootenay National Park and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Banff National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Johnston Canyon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Banff National Park - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 31 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Sunshine Village - 38 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Banff Gondola - 38 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 26 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridges Dining Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bridges Resturant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows

Riverwalk resort with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Johnston Canyon resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Stop by the resort's restaurant, BlackSwift Bistro, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
BlackSwift Bistro - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Johnston Canyon Market Ca - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 5 to 35 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BlackSwift Bistro
  • Johnston Canyon Market Ca

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 10 and May 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 35 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Johnston Canyon Resort
Johnston Canyon Resort
Johnston Canyon And Bungalows
Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows Resort
Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows Resort Johnston Canyon

Reviews

Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 502 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing Second Stay

Disappointing second stay at Johnston Canyon. Stayed here in September, and loved everything about the place. This time I booked a smaller cabin, and although it was cute, there were a few annoying things. After check in, I tried to make coffee but the lid on the coffee pot was broken, and fell off, and the coffee went everywhere. The girl from housekeeping turned up quickly (thankfully) with another coffee pot and helped me clear up. The next issue was have to listen to builders working on neighbouring cabins. This went on all through Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings. I would have loved to sit outside on the deck to relax but this wasn’t possible due to the workmen. It’s not at all relaxing listening to drills going! Next issue, there is no heating in the bathroom, and as the temperature was below freezing at night and early morning, using the bathroom and shower was not a pleasant experience! And lastly, the food in the shop cooler wasn’t as nice this time. In September they sold lovely yogurt parfaits and freshly made sandwiches. This time there was only curled up old sandwiches and pots of fruit that was past its best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

minjun

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have a great hiking spot so close to our cabin. We rented e-bikes from them that went really smooth. Quiet, safe feeling property. A bit far between towns. But there’s a small gas station close by. Cabin was cute and a great size for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming cottage with nice view of water streaming down the mountain. Perfect location to hike the Falls during less crowded hours. Cozy beds and warm showers after long hikes. The fireplace was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. The hike up the canyon so see the waterfalls was fairly easy and well worth it. Take the full hike up to the upper falls. They are stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location, location, hikers

Amazing location in a rustic cabin. There are a lot of hikers passing by. The front desk is great.
Quick hike to lower falls.
The cabin from the trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, San Antonio

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property!! GREAT staff!!! Beautiful little bungalow with the river below.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay! The area was beautiful, with hikes within walking distance. The cabin we had was updated, clean, and still cozy, with everything you needed for your stay right there, even including wood for a fire! We would absolutely love to stay here again when we return to Banff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay with family. The location is perfect. The staff was friendly and was very prompt with any requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, San Antonio

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Brittany was a great hostess. They upgraded us. Our room was awesome. Loved the fireplace and bathtub the porch was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah Anees

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location and easy hikes to the waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ha Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to stay in this lodge except no WiFi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

holli

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Should we ever come back to Banff, we will stay here. Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yair, Silver Spring

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing stay. Cottage in desperate need of TLC. Extremely overpriced for the poor condition of this accommodation. Restaurant on site did not have several of the food or beverage items listed on their menu. However the staff were exceptionally friendly and the location was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay. Central to everthing, 15 min drive to Banff, clean and away from the crowds. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars for what it is. Its not a glitzy, high luxery cabin but i knew that when i booked. More about location. The cabins are at the trail head of the johnston canyon trail. I have hiked this trail a couple of times before and these cabins have been on my personal bucket list for years. The front desk person was very friendly, i was able to check in early and got a free upgrade. The cabin was clean. Tap water took about a minute to heat up. Super quiet and normal people around. Maybe that is weird to say but idk i was worried about it everyone just looked like normal non threatening people. I saw a fox. The bistro is good. They hadnt updated the menu so not everything was available but the server let me know upfront and was pretty nice. I thought it was kind of pricey my coke and small drip coffee were 5.50 6+ with tip. The banff bussing sytem runs rught to and from the site. It was really great i sat on my private deck for 40 minutes reading with a coffee surrounded by the woods. I would highly recommend. I just put everything to be fair. Oh and wifi was spotty for steaming shows but fine for everything else. Download shows/videos ahead of time for bedtime if you can. It worked but checked out to the blue circle of death a coupke of times.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Stratford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm told I was the first guest of 2025 - what an honour! This is a picturesque cottage resort, nestled between the towns of Banff and Lake Louise. Several of the cottages back onto Johnston Canyon Trail. Stunning views of nearby Pilot and Castle Mountains. Cafe and restaurant have great offerings and friendly staff. Cabin was spacious and cozy with a propane fire and lovely porch with iconic Red Parks Canada chairs - where you can watch deer, fox and more wildlife, stroll by. Great value. Considering a return next spring too. @markmccauley
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheldon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mountain getaway

We arrived to friendly staff to greet us and upon checking in we received a upgraded cabin. Everything was above expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cabins. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and simple

nice small room, no thrills, old feel so no modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024