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Mistaya Canyon
This slot canyon is close to the Icefields Parkway for easy exploration.
Plan Around Mistaya Canyon
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Mistaya Canyon Details
This slot canyon is close to the Icefields Parkway for easy exploration. Pull over on your drive along the Icefields Parkway, walk for about a half-kilometer on an old logging road until you get to a bridge over the Mistaya River and there you are - Mistaya Canyon. The slot canyon has been carved by the river and is deep and steep, showcasing once again the power of water.
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Nearby Parks Around Mistaya Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mistaya Canyon
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0.3 mi away
Sarbach Lookout
Hike this trail for a workout instead of the views.
2.3 mi away
Saskatchewan Crossing Warden Residence
This building reflects the park wardens' activities moving from the park's backcountry to the front country, closer to the highway.
2.5 mi away
Saskatchewan River Crossing
In the 19th century, "The Crossing" was so-named when traveled and fur traders used this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to British Columbia.
2.9 mi away
Glacier Lake
Though it has a cold name, the Glacier Lake trail is actually snow-free early in the season.
2.9 mi away
Glacier Lake
One of the largest backcountry lakes in Banff National Park is accessible via this suggested two-day hike.
