We had a lovely clear day travelling the Icefield parkway. This stop was mentioned in my lonely planet guide and it was not a big hike so thought we would give it a look. Wow it ended up being one of my fave places we...More

Mistaya Canyon in Alberta's Banff National Park is a short walk rather than a hike great for those who wish to experence the great outdoors with minimal exertion. You need to buy a Banff Park Pass to stop and park.

We stopped here on our drive up to the Athabaska glacier. The hike down was short but rocky so watch your step. There was no one else when we got there so we had an opportunity to really soak in the sights on our own....More

Mistaya Canyon has all the grandeur of other canyons in Jasper and Banff and yet, it receives little attention. I definitely deserves a stop over. The geological formation is stunning, with powerful flow of water.

It wasn't much of a hike, really. More like a short walk from top of hill to bottom of hill, where you then cross a bridge and take in the breathtaking sight before you. We had heard about this place from a kind couple during...More

We spent a week in the Rockies and I barely saw anything advertising this canyon or suggesting it to tourists, but it is absolutely worth a visit if you’re driving the icefields parkway! Only a 5min walk from the side of the road, and it’s...More

The Mistaya Canyon and Howse Pass is a nice canyon on the Icefield parkway route which is not very crowded. Its a nice place to stop if you have the time.