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3 hours
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Visit the Athabasca Glacier on a massive ice explorer on this 3-hour excursion. Walk along the frozen sheet of ice and fill your water bottle with pure snowmelt, then venture out along the glass bottomed Glacier Skywalk for incredible views along the cliff's edge. See two amazing attractions outside of Banff in one fun-filled adventure.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction
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Guided drive to Athabasca Glacier
Access to Glacier Skywalk
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Transportation to/from Glacier Discovery Center
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
No trip to Jasper is complete without a visit to the famed Columbia Icefield, the largest ice field in the Canadian Rockies. Jaw-dropping views of towering mountains, rocks, ice and pure white snow as far as the eye can see. From the Discovery Centre, you will board a specialized Ice Explorer that will take you down a frozen roadway to the Athabasca Glacier. Along the way, your driver will provide commentary about glaciers, their impact upon the local ecosystem, and the environmental changes rapidly transforming these massive scenic wonders. Once you reach the Athabasca Glacier, you will have the opportunity to hop out, walk along the glacier and even fill up your water bottle with pure, pristine snowmelt. Once the tour is complete, you will head over to the Glacier Skywalk, where you will walk along the glass bottom walkway out over the cliff's edge. After stopping to appreciate the incredible view and capture a few photographs, it's back to the Discovery Center.
1,570 reviews
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YongIn K,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
One of a kind experience walking on glacier Icefields. It’s windy and cold so go prepared. Leave plenty of time for parking.
Yogini M,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
It was a great experience to go skywalking and exploring the Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies
Dallas,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
Glacier visit was excellent. Good info about the glacier, Columbia Icefield and the unique all terrain transports used to get there. We also went to the skywalk. Very good view but the Skywalk is NOT ON THE GLACIER. Take note and plan accordingly.
Franco B,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
This Columbia Icefield Tour was amazing and well organized. The bus to the icefield was on time and comfortable and driver was courteous. The transfer on to the icefield vehicle was great. Our driver Josh was really funny and knowledgeable and made the trip to and back enjoyable. We had close to 30 mins free time on the ice which was nice. A definite unforgettable experience you don’t want to miss!
Lorena E,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
Our Icefield adventures was informative. It was a great experience to walk in glacier and at the same time to have that deep sense of awareness that we really have to take care and be concerned about global warming. The ride was exciting. Jason was awesome.
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