Busy stop, located just off the road with about 1mi total trail length to check out all if the viewing spots. We spent about 2hrs here, a bit longer than we initially planned. Large parking lot & plenty of restrooms. This one is definitely worth a stop. read more

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Marble Canyon is one of the popular activity spots within Kootenay National Park. It's located 7 kilometers southwest from the entrance border, on the righthand side of the road. Marble Canyon is easy to navigate about. It's simply a 30 minute self-guiding roundtrip walk along a clear cut dirt pathway passing into and out of canyon ravines. There'll be a bunch of bridges and viewpoints for you to stand above the canyon floor watching the Kootenay River zigzag in between the narrow gorge passageways. I wasn't totally impressed with the sights here and looking among Marble Canyon. In fact, initially, I kind of felt like this place was a waste of time in comparison to the other wonderful sights situated around Banff...the park beside this, Kootenay NP. But...as the hiking pathway climbed higher and higher towards the top, I discovered a few cool instances where I was gazing out onto the snowcapped mountainous backdrop. It was then I realized how beautiful the setting was. Next thing, I got my camera stand out and started snapping photogenic moments from this upper portion of the trail, before finally returning back down to the start. So...I wasn't really enthused by the sights of Marble Canyon's rugged walls hovering over the Kootenay River. It was only until I ventured up to the pinnacle of the hike where I had an epiphone realization that Marble Canyon may not be so great, but taking a long term outlook and perspective made Kootenay NP marvelous in its own right. I recommend that you come to Marble Canyon and complete the entire 30-minute roundtrip trail. Make sure to be on the lookout for the snowcapped peaks standing high and mighty in the backdrop. That's the real winning aspect. It'll certainly give you a liberating sense of freedom that I was feeling in the moment. Lastly, what's great about this eastern portion of Kootenay NP is that all the worthwhile attractions are located here. Just 4 kilometers before Marble Canyon is Stanley Glacier Trail, a moderate hike good for taking in some undisturbed views. And, just 3 kilometers past Marble Canyon are the Paint Pots, a muddy walkway but terrific for arriving at colorful hot springs' pools. Reflecting back and thinking about this whole beginning area of Kootenay, it's really where you'll discover your best and most memorable moments. I enjoyed it all. read more

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Beautiful Views!!!! Loved my hike through Marble Canyon. It was not super busy. Clearly marked path with hand rails. So nice and beautiful. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Marble Canyon match it name as advertised as it name. It has multiple color like the marble. It is located on the north end of Kootenay National Park. The canyon is not wheel chair accessible but in is gradually climb with beautiful full gorge. The canyon is a limestone gorge cut by powerful river. You can enjoy the cascading water rushing through the canyon. The trail is on both side of bank with connecting bridge that criss crosses each other. It give you a change to experience the deepest gorge by looking down. The shear wall has a lot of color make the gorge stand out. At some point, they have overlook next to water falls. The water is awesome power rushing down the cascade. At the top of the trail you can enjoy the view with two red chair. I would recommend Marble Canyon is a must stop place for this national park. read more

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Definitely if driving highway 93 this is a must see spot. It has a nice walk up to the top of the canyon with some great photo ops of the awesome force of water in nature. Also at the bottom of the canyon there's a small area that you can climb down to to dip your feet into the rushing icy glacier water. Very refreshing on a hot summers day. read more

Marble Canyon - This place is beautiful - Hiking Near Me - BC, British Columbia