Practical, up-to-date guides to visiting the Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies: the Glacier Skywalk and Ice Explorer, walking on the Athabasca Glacier, tickets and prices, the drive up the Icefields Parkway, where to stay, and the best time to go.
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This full-day Canadian Rockies tour explores Banff and Jasper’s treasures. Iconic destinations like Lake Louise and Peyto Lake feature stunning turquoise waters. Beyond these, stops at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, and Waterfowl Lake provide incredible vistas. Your experience concludes at Columbia Icefield with optional Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer rides and the glass-floored Skywalk.
Vibrant turquoise lakes and ancient ice highlight this Icefields Parkway tour through Banff and Jasper. Guests traverse Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer and walk the glass-floored Skywalk. Iconic stops include Lake Louise, wolf-shaped Peyto Lake, and serene Bow and Waterfowl Lakes. Views of Crowfoot Glacier provide a final, stunning perspective on the region’s dramatic glacial landscape.
Available from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore, this full-day guided tour features Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, and serene Bow and Waterfowl Lakes. The experience includes seasonal Ice Explorer rides on Athabasca Glacier or winter alternatives like Johnston Canyon. Comfortable, air-conditioned transport and local expertise ensure a seamless, insightful journey through these iconic Rocky Mountain landscapes.
