Where are the Icefields in Alberta?

The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North) runs north-south between Lake Louise, Alberta (Highway 1 Junction) and Jasper, Alberta (Highway 16 Junction) for 232 km (144 miles). Services and amenities: Services are only available from June through September and include four hotels with dining, gifts and souvenirs.

What are the Icefields in Alberta called?

Columbia Icefield
Columbia Icefield, largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains, astride the British Columbia–Alberta border, Canada.

Is Columbia Icefield in Banff or Jasper?

It’s likely you’ll want to visit the Columbia Icefield when in the Canadian Rockies as it’s one of the best things to do in Banff.

Is the Icefields Parkway a scary drive?

There are no scary turns, no cliffs to drop off and no climbs to the stars. There are 256 miles lined by lofty peaks, rushing streams, waterfalls, glaciers and more animals than you can count. The Icefields Parkway, which runs 144 miles from Jasper to Lake Louise, is a perfect start to the trip.

Is Columbia Icefield free?

You can do part of the walk no charge but you won’t get right onto the glacier. There is a parking lot at the foot of the glacier and then an interactive trail (national park lingo for informative plaques along the way). The hike is a little steep in one section but short. Costs nothing to park or walk the trail.

Do you have to pay to drive on Icefields Parkway?

You pay to use Yoho, Banff and Jasper national parks. Fees apply for all the time you are in the parks. This includes time at accommodations in the towns of Banff and Jasper.

How long is the drive through Icefields Parkway?

about three hours
The drive along the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93), starting in Lake Louise and ending in Jasper, takes about three hours, with the Columbia Icefield roughly in the middle. Of course, when you’re planning your visit, you’ll want to allow for time to explore some of these noteworthy route highlights along the way.

Is the Athabasca Glacier worth it?

We were with in a small group (around 10 people) with a very experienced guide from New Zealand. The hardest bit of the trip was the walk up to the bottom of the glacier. The whole experience was a highlight of a month long trip around Canada and would definitely recommend it.

Can you walk on Athabasca Glacier?

You can walk on the Athabasca Glacier with an experienced guide see Athabasca Glacier Ice Walks for more information. From the Icefield Center on the other side of the road you can get a different view of the Icefields from the parking lot and from the upper level patio where the cafe is located.

What is the largest icefield in Canada?

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: Overview. The Columbia Icefield is the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies, covering some 230 sq km (89 sq mi) to a depth of 365 m (1,200 ft) and some 28 km (17 mi) long.

How many glaciers are on the Icefields Parkway?

Along the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) jaw-dropping scenery is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys. There are so many places where you can pull over

Where does the Icefields Parkway connect Lake Louise with Jasper?

Linking Lake Louise with Jasper, Alberta is one of the most beautiful journeys on the planet – the Icefields Parkway.

What is the best way to experience the Icefields?

The best way to experience the Icefields Parkway is to take it at a slow pace. Explore all that Lake Louise offers and then embark on your drive of a lifetime finishing up at the doorstep of Jasper National Park in Jasper.