Since 1997, we’ve created unforgettable, life-changing experiences for tens of thousands of people from around the world. Our desire is for people from every nation to come to know Christ as Savior and to witness God’s handiwork at the Grand Canyon.
For some, it’s the perfect sunset over the canyon rim, closing out the day with the One who made it. For others, it’s the thrill of whitewater rapids by day and the breathtaking array of stars overhead by night. Whatever the experience, it’s always GRAND.
But we are more than a tour company in a National Park. We are a dedicated community, rooted in our commitment to Christ and passionate about sharing the gospel through the testimony of the rocks that cry out at the Grand Canyon to all who are willing to hear.
We hold fast to the belief that creation, destruction, and restoration are revealed through the rocks beneath our feet and the world that surrounds us, ultimately pointing to the redemptive plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Through a biblical lens, the gospel is revealed clearly, bringing the message of salvation into focus as we see the world through God’s Word.
Our Guiding Principles
Through our rim tours, backpacking trips into the canyon’s depths, and rafting adventures along the Colorado River, we showcase the glory of God in an all-encompassing way, with options for every experience level and thrill seeker. Few places offer such a vast display of majesty as the Grand Canyon’s 277 miles, and there’s truly nothing like it.
We are committed to providing a 5-star outdoor education experience, focusing on the truth of God’s Word as revealed in creation. What makes Canyon Ministries truly unique and dynamic, however, is the people God has brought together to serve here. To learn more about our team and the heartbeat of this ministry, click here.
Since our humble beginnings in 1997, God has lifted this ministry to reach heights beyond what we could have imagined. As the only Christian tour company operating daily in the National Parks with a biblical creation message, we now serve over 3,500 people annually through hundreds of tours and trips. Yet, even with all this, no two days are ever quite the same.
Whether it’s your first glimpse of the Grand Canyon from the rim above, or fourth journey along the river below, our goal is to make each experience new and fresh, drawing you closer to the heart of the Creator.
Tom Vail
CANYON MINISTRIES FOUNDER
The history of Canyon Ministries starts with a canyon, a man, and the Creator of them both. Click to learn the beautiful story of how we got our start.