Please note that due to construction on the Icefields Parkway, you may experience traffic delays of up to an hour. Please plan for extra travel time. Visit 511 Alberta for additional road condition updates.
Our Call Centre is experiencing increased call volumes so wait times may be longer than normal. Please see our FAQs for general information or complete our inquiry form for a response from a Pursuit travel specialist.
Columbia Icefield Adventure |
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| September 5 – 30 | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| October 1 – 9 | 11 AM – 4 PM |
*Weather dependent
Skywalk |
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| September 5 – 30 | 10:30 AM – 6 PM |
| October 1 – 9 | 11 AM – 5 PM |
*Weather dependent
Chalet Grab and Go |
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| 11 AM – 6 PM | |
Altitude |
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| Breakfast: 7 AM – 9 AM Lunch Buffet: 10:45 AM – 2:45 PM Dinner: 6 PM – 9 PM |
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Starbucks |
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| 10 AM – 6 PM | |
The Columbia Icefield Adventure departs from the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, located on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N)—1 hour south of Jasper and 2.5 hours north of Banff. The Icefields Parkway has been recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world, with over 100 visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, rushing waterfalls and numerous hiking trails, picnic spots and campgrounds.
From Banff, travel 55 km west on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Lake Louise. Then travel 125 km north from Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N) to the Columbia Icefield.
From Jasper, travel 108 km south on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N) to the Columbia Icefield.
Driving here in a car with GPS? Enter the following coordinates into your GPS unit: Latitude 52°13'10.8"N and Longitude 117°13'41.6"W.
All vehicles must park at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre when visiting the Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk. Visitors to the Skywalk must take the included shuttle from the Centre.
Tours depart every hour from the Columbia Icefield Centre. Tour times fill quickly and do sell out on some days. We strongly recommend booking your ticket and reserving a tour time before you visit.
Brewster Sightseeing tours provide tours from Calgary, Banff & Jasper that include the Columbia Icefield Adventure. We offer pick-up & drop-off service at most of the major hotels in downtown Calgary & Banff.
To access the centre, you must climb 75 stairs from the parking lot. An alternative pathway is located to the left of the stairs. Additional accessible parking can be found in the upper lot.
