Only twenty minutes west of the City of Calgary, Canyon Creek Ice Cave is a popular outing for visitors of all ages and experience.
It doesn't seem very distant, but the round trip, including a few minutes in the cold and dark, takes about 4 hours.
In recent years, the influx of visitors who were ill-prepared for a caving expedition resulted in the permanent closure of the road to the parking lot.
Most hikers are now serious about experiencing the cave and now bring appropriate gear, including helmets, headlamps, food and water, and other safety equipment.
The cave has been subject to considerable vandalism and damage in its history, with spray paint markings and garbage left behind.