What can I say except for WOW! My husband and I were there in Sept/Oct and everywhere we turned was another magnificent view of a mountain, glacier, canyon, lake. We rented bikes and rode to Vermillion Lakes and beyond. We hiked up Johnston Canyon, we took easy and more challenging walks, and met people from around the world. We flew into Calgary, drove to Banff, then to Castle Junction and stayed in two places I would recommend - Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungaloos and Castle Mountain Chalets. We had a great trip!
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Guest review by
Chinelli
10.0
A wonderful spot for a family get-together.
A wonderful spot for a family get-together. We had 6 cabins, close to each other, very clean and big enough to be very comfortable. Kitchens had everything one could think of to prepare our meals. Lots of open space for children to run free and play safely without any worry about traffic. The Johnson Canyon hike just down the road is amazing but it is likely best not to plan to do it on a long weekend in the summer as crowded.
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Guest review by
Gail
Canada
10.0
I can't say enough about the amazing staff!
I can't say enough about the amazing staff! Friendly, accommodating, and understanding. I went for the long weekend with my family that included my 2 year old granddaughter. We arrived a little early & though we were prepared to wait till check in time, we were told our unit was cleaned and we could get in right away. Since I had called ahead regarding sleeping options for the 2 year old, a playpen was there on arrival. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of firewood left as well, as seeing more on the porch the next day. The only slight disappointment was finding out the hot tub was removed during covid. Other than that, it was an amazing, extremely comfortable stay.
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Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0
Overall stay in this area is great than staying in the chain...
Overall stay in this area is great than staying in the chain hotel for the purpose of enjoying the real Banff park style. This cabin area is convenient in driving to Lake Louise and Banff town. I wished my reservation on single cabin was granted as a dream came true, but when we checked in, the clerk handed us a second floor apartment room key. I questioned why not single cabin, but it is what it is. The apartment building was nice , but just not what I have been dreamed when I made the reservation.
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Guest review by
Anonymous
4.0
Disliked · Our cabin wasn't cleaned before we checked in:...
Disliked · Our cabin wasn't cleaned before we checked in: hair in the shower, dirty floors, candy left under the gas stove, gas stove didn't work the first night and we had to let reception know so someone could come in to fix it for our 2nd night so we didn't have to freeze another night, light bulb hanging from the ceiling, cabin wasn't cleaned during our 2-day stay, the upper waterfall and ink pots paths were closed for construction and we were not notified at booking or when we hiked the path until we got to those trails (we stayed at Johnson Canyon because we wanted to see the upper falls and ink pots too), way too many tour buses with tourist going up and down the falls trail leading to congestion on the trail. Johnson Canyon hike has turned into a Disney Land type of place with lineups and way too many people on the trail at one time. I wouldn't recommend going or staying there.
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Guest review by
Diane
Canada
8.0
This is a wonderful place to stay if you are looking for a...
This is a wonderful place to stay if you are looking for a private cabin, close to the mountains and the adventurous you can have there. It is also great if you travel with your furkids. You have your own parking spot, kitchenette, and bathroom with a wee tub for hot soaks at the end of a long, active day. The bed is a bit soft and a bit small, since it is only a full size bed. Overall, a great place to stay and we would stay again.
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Guest review by
Lisa Marie & Greg
Canada
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Very good · 200 reviews
Staff are really nice and everyone was actually very respectful of the quiet hours (which was very nice). The bathrooms are relatively clean for how many people were using it. The kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans/plates/kettles..etc. things you can use to cook. There was always space to sit somewhere. Area is also very quiet and nicely located between lake louise and banff. Lounge area around the fire is nice. They also get you to take off your shoes up front which helps minimize the dirt trekked in.
Very good - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews
Very good · 578 reviews
We loved our stay at Johnston Canyon Lodge. Being unfamiliar with Banff, we really were unsure where to find lodging. This location was perfect! It’s situated between Banff and Lake Louise, so it was perfect for visiting those areas. We saw a lot of wildlife on the Bow Valley Parkway, which is where the cabins are located. The cabin was quaint and met all of our needs. Our cabin overlooked the rushing creek. We would definitely stay here again!
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Fabulous · 448 reviews
The location of the Chalets is fantastic as a base for almost any Banff, Kootenay, Yoho adventure. The staff were so helpful and the convenience store on site was super. We saw an elk out of the kitchen window! The price of lodging in/around Banff is high. Being able to prepare our own meals helped make the cost of lodging worthwhile and the on-site laundry was also a help.
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Fabulous · 448 reviews
Perfectly situated half way between Lake Louise and Banff. A 5 minute drive to Johnston Canyon.
Use of rental bikes for the Bow Valley Parkway.
Rustic log cabins.
Close to train track which is cool - ear plugs were provided - didn’t hear a peep with them in (and I am a light sleeper).