Description:

This is one of the best and most easily accessible advanced canyons of its kind in the Canadian Rockies. Looking to take your canyoneering experience to the next level then this is the trip for you. Castle Canyon is an adrenaline trip right from the get go. With five challenging rappels, a 12ft jump and numerous pools to swim thru this canyon adventure will keep you on your toes the entire time. Get ready to experience an incredible ride on this one of a kind trip. 

 

*Please note: Previous rappelling, climbing or canyoneering experience is strongly recommended. A rappel and rope safety clinic will be undertaken in the morning prior to heading out to the canyon 

Price (Per Person):    $265 CAD

 

Season:                        August - October

 

Length:                        Full Day (approximately 6-8 hours total)

 

Difficulty:                    Advanced

 

No of Rappels:           5

 

Minimum Age:           18

 

Group Size:                  2 - 4 Participants

 

What do We Provide:

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 high quality Helmet (UIAA - CE certified)
• Petzl High quality canyoning 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 in 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 18 years of age. Participants are require to have some level of previous rope or rappelling experience, they must also be relatively comfortable with heights.

 

Hotel or Campground Pick Up & Drop Off:

We would love to pick you up and/or drop you off from your hotel or campground in either Banff or Canmore. Pick up time & locations can be made online thru our booking platform, or over the phone. For groups of 4 or more pick up can even be arranged from Calgary. You're more than welcome to also meet us at our staging area if you would prefer to drive yourself.

 

What Will The Day Look Like:

After pick up from your hotel or after meeting your guides at our predetermined meeting area, We shuttle together in the morning to the outdoor location for our rappel and safety clinic and practice session. Here we will spend a couple of hours to ensure everyone is able, safe, and comfortable to rappel the various relatively difficult rappelling demands of the canyon. By vehicle we continue from our outdoor practice location approximately 30 min to the starting point of the canyon. A 20 - 30 min hike will bring you to the top, and the start of your canyon adventure. Everyone suits up. There are a total of 5 rappels, interspersed with several jumps, slides and swims.

Departure Time:

Meeting and departure time is usually 9:00am

 

Where Do We Change?

It is a good idea to change into a bathing suit before arriving at the meeting point. We will “suit up” and change into our wet suits before we rappel into the canyon. There are no changing facilities on sight.

 

Release Agreement:

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:

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 have a couple Questions:

Our canyoning season usually runs between 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. You can call us, and we are normally available between the hours of 8am - 6pm seven days a week, Mountain standard Time.

 

PH: 1-7890-695-5141

Email: [email protected]