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Drive the Icefields Parkway on a long-day tour that stitches together Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and the Columbia Icefield. Expect guided glacier access, the Skywalk viewpoint and multiple photo stops along one of Canada’s most dramatic drives.
Drive the Icefields Parkway on a long-day tour that stitches together Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and the Columbia Icefield. Expect guided glacier access, the Skywalk viewpoint and multiple photo stops along one of Canada’s most dramatic drives.
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Operated by Majestic Banff Experiences · Jasper, Alberta
A wind from the peaks meets the windshield as the Icefields Parkway unspools — a ribbon of road that climbs between serrated ridgelines and turquoise lakes. On this full-day loop from Calgary/Banff toward Jasper, the Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield dominate the skyline, ice cliffs catching the light while the Skywalk juts out over a valley like a dare to the horizon.
moderate.
10–11 hours.
Moderate stamina for an all-day tour with short walks and standing at viewpoints; be comfortable with multi-hour coach travel.
The tour is about 11 hours (660 minutes) and includes guided transportation, multiple photo stops, and a main 2.5-hour stop at the Columbia Icefield Centre for glacier and Skywalk access (admission included for those segments specified).
Glacier access is on a guided, commercial vehicle and short guided walks on ice; unguided glacier walking is not permitted for safety reasons.
Yes — there are brief stops at Saskatchewan Crossing for coffee and facilities, and the Columbia Icefield Centre has restrooms and food kiosks during operating seasons.
The tour involves vehicle transfers and short walks with stairs; it’s not recommended for people with significant spinal or mobility limitations — check operator accessibility options in advance.
The Icefields Parkway follows corridors carved by glaciers over millennia; routes through these passes have been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples and later by explorers and railway surveyors.
The region is managed within national parks with strict rules on staying on trails, packing out waste, and guided access to sensitive glacier surfaces to minimize impact.
Majestic Banff Experiences operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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