Mistaya Canyon

Mistaya Canyon in the western part of the Canadian province of Alberta,[1] is formed by the Mistaya River. Tourists visiting Banff National Park often visit the canyon because of its distinctive curvy walls and because it is easy to access, being just off the Icefields Parkway. The 0.5 km trail to the canyon is at a large parking area on the west side of the Parkway, part way up the long hill south of the North Saskatchewan River. There are actually two such parking areas on the hill; the Mistaya one is clearly marked by signs on the highway and at the beginning of the trail. The trail is an easy walk in summer but too steep for wheelchairs. The canyon is deep and there are no railings. The trail is icy in early spring.

The Howse Pass Trail continues past the canyon.

References

  1. ^ "Search the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGNDB) - Mistaya Canyon". Government of Canada. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2025-06-07.

51°57′01″N 116°43′00″W / 51.95028°N 116.71667°W / 51.95028; -116.71667 (Mistaya Canyon)


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