Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk + 4 Stops | Max 12 Guests

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1. 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 minAdmission included

2. 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 minAdmission included

3. 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 minAdmission included

4. 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 min

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 hAdmission included

6. 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 hAdmission included

7. Journey along the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper, surrounded by towering peaks, ancient glaciers, and turquoise lakes. Marvel at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Waterfowl Lakes along the way. This spectacular route through the Canadian Rockies reveals sweeping valleys and breathtaking mountain scenery at every turn.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Banff

• Its from-price is 93% above the median of the 275 day trips we list in Banff.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 78 of 275.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Banff

Banff is a small mountain town inside Canada's first national park, set among the Rocky Mountain peaks of Alberta with hot springs, lakes and wildlife.

The town of Banff sits in the Bow Valley at about 1,400 metres, with Mount Rundle's sloping ridge rising over the main street and Cascade Mountain at the other end. It began as a railway town beside hot springs, and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site marks the discovery that led to Canada's first national park. A gondola climbs Sulphur Mountain for views, and the Bow Falls and a château-style hotel add to the river scenery.

Top-ranked sights in Banff: Moraine Lake, Bow Falls, Lake Louise.

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