Name: Mistaya Canyon
Address: Canada
Rating: 4.5

#25 of 130 things to do in Banff National Park

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By luv4phood

“Short hike to the canyon”

Sept 2023

This is just a quick hike down to the canyon and well worth the stop.

By Christina B

“Awesome views !!”

Jul 2023

The foot bridge over is very nice.

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simps162016

Hanover, Canada40 contributions

Mistaya canyon

Sept 2021 • Family

Great little spot eight next to hwy. Kids had fun running around up along the river. Easy access and good parking. Highly recommend this quick little stop.

Written September 26, 2021

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Anique

Amstelveen, The Netherlands15 contributions

Beautiful

Aug 2024 • Family

Beautiful canyon that can be visited via a short walk of about 15 min. You first get to the deep part where the water passes quickly. If you walk through something you come to the quieter part where you can also bathe your paw.

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Written August 5, 2024

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CWT

Ottawa, Canada334 contributions

Scenic canyon

Oct 2020

We stopped here while driving the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper. The river going through the canyon was very scenic. There is ample parking off the highway and the canyon is a short walk from the parking lot. Definitely worth stopping for.

Written October 19, 2020

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Space C

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Closed

Jul 2018 • Friends

I drove all the way there(3 1/2 hours) to hike in to see this canyon , plus paid the daily park fee to get there and find out that it was closed! What a complete waste of time and money!! I had checked out a couple of sites to see what it said and none of them mentioned that it was closed for construction! Totally disgusted!

Written July 30, 2018

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Stef860

Arroyo Grande, CA14 contributions

Beautiful and Gorgeous

Jul 2019

We were debating whether we should go here, but so glad we did! It wasn't overly crowded like some of the other places we went to. It is about a 10 min walk from the parking lot, (which wasn't full!) through a beautiful forest. There is a bridge that overlooks the water rushing through the canyon. The sheer power of it takes your breath away! We walked out on the rocks, (which I probably wouldn't recommend for parents of wild toddlers to do as there are drop-offs). We also went on the hike that goes up into the forest, which was peaceful, gorgeous and not crowded at all.

Written July 13, 2019

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Margaret151151

Cardiff, UK2,304 contributions

Don't miss!

Aug 2017 • Couples

A stunning feat of nature close to the Icefields Parkway, which appears to be not as well known as the Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls. Rock formations and rushing water - even in August - are awesome. Good place for a picnic.

Parking is next to the Parkway about 30k north of Bow Summit and Peyto Lake, and 5k South of Saskatchewan Crossing. A short, easy hike (1k each way, although the return is uphill) from the Parkway, but well worth it. Follow the trail past the bridge and down to the river just above the falls

Beautiful, even though the mountains in the distance were hidden by smoky air.

Written August 31, 2017

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jjluke

Calgary, Canada2,047 contributions

Worth the 10-15 minute trek to see some nice waterfalls!

Jul 2017 • Couples

We came across this hike on our way home from Jasper and we were pleasantly surprised at the waterfall's beauty. The path is about a 10-15 minute trek, easy going down but on your way back is a bit tougher due to the incline. That being said, we really liked what we saw. You can spend much longer time hiking more of the canyon, but just a quick stop you can still be impressed with the views.

Please kindly indicate if you found this review to be helpful as it will allow me to better focus my future efforts! Much appreciated - hope you have a great time and safe travels!

Written August 3, 2017

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Susan B

Ontario, Canada711 contributions

Awesome

Aug 2012 • Couples

It is certainly worth your while to stop here. The pictures, the ones posted and mine, really don't do the canyon justice. The canyon is about 80 feet deep, and to hear and see the roaring of the water going through the very narrow canyon is just awesome.
The smoothness of the canyon and the color of the rock and blue water really is unique. We loved this place.

Written August 14, 2012

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Ernst t

Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands142 contributions

Well worth the stop.

Jun 2017 • Couples

71.5 km north of the junction with the transcanadian highway is a roadside parking. From here a 500 meter long trail leads to this magnificent canyon from the bridge you have a great view over the narrow gorge. The place is not crowded at all.

Written September 18, 2017

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kjtravelslight

19 contributions

Awesome. Loved this, and it's an easy hike/stop.

Apr 2013 • Couples

Went on a clear day, loved it. Easy hike to get there and you can go further if weather is nice. Easy stop and doesn't take forever. Perfect if you want to get a quick stop in.

Written April 23, 2013

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