Icefields Parkway Adventure Tour with Ice Explorer Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bow Lake

  Bow Lake is one of the most beautiful glacier-fed lakes along the world-famous Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, and dramatic alpine scenery, the lake is known for its crystal-clear turquoise water created by glacial melt from the Bow Glacier. Located at an elevation of over 1,900 meters, Bow Lake offers breathtaking panoramic views and incredible photo opportunities throughout the year. During summer, visitors can enjoy peaceful lakeside walks, wildlife sightings, and reflections of Crowfoot Mountain on the calm water.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Crowfoot Glacier

  Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint is a spectacular roadside stop located along the Icefields Parkway near Bow Lake in Banff National Park. The viewpoint offers incredible views of the famous Crowfoot Glacier, which hangs dramatically on the side of Crowfoot Mountain. The glacier was originally named for its unique three-toed shape resembling a crow’s foot, although one “toe” has gradually melted over time due to natural glacial retreat.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Peyto Lake

  Peyto Lake is one of the most iconic and photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies, famous for its brilliant turquoise color and breathtaking mountain scenery. Located in Banff National Park along the Icefields Parkway, the lake is fed by glacial meltwaters carrying fine rock particles that create its vibrant blue appearance during summer months. From the viewpoint, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the lake’s unique wolf-head shape surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and untouched wilderness.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Waterfowl Lakes

  Waterfowl Lakes is a breathtaking scenic area located along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning mountain landscapes. The lakes feature vibrant emerald and turquoise waters surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and alpine wilderness. Fed by glacial streams from the surrounding mountains, the lakes provide incredible reflections and postcard-worthy scenery throughout the year. The area is also popular for wildlife sightings, photography, short walks, and relaxing roadside stops during Icefields Parkway tours.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Adventure is one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences in the Canadian Rockies. Located at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, this exciting tour takes visitors aboard a massive specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle directly onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Part of the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains, the glacier is estimated to be thousands of years old and provides a rare opportunity to walk on real glacier ice.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Columbia Icefield Skywalk

  The Columbia Icefield Skywalk is a breathtaking glass-floored observation platform suspended high above the dramatic Sunwapta Valley in Jasper National Park. Extending out from the cliff edge, the Skywalk offers visitors panoramic views of rugged mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and deep valleys over 900 feet below. Designed to provide a thrilling yet safe experience, the walkway allows guests to feel as though they are floating above the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
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  Parker Ridge Trail

  Parker Ridge Trail is one of the most rewarding short hikes along the Icefields Parkway, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks. Located near the Columbia Icefield in Banff National Park, the trail is known for its stunning alpine scenery and relatively moderate difficulty, making it popular among hikers of all experience levels. The hike is approximately 5 km round trip with an elevation gain of about 250 meters, usually taking 2 to 3 hours to complete depending on pace and trail conditions. The trail gradually climbs through beautiful alpine meadows filled with seasonal wildflowers before reaching the ridge viewpoint overlooking the glacier-fed valley below. From the summit, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the massive Saskatchewan Glacier, turquoise streams, and endless mountain landscapes, making Parker Ridge one of the best scenic hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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