Columbia icefields
Peyto Lake
Saskatchewan Crossing
Grizzly Bear( The Boss)
Castle Mountain
Crowfoot Glacier
Athabasca Glacier
Icefields
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Columbia IcefieldsTrip: Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca glacier, Weeping wall, Bow and Peyto Lake 10
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Columbia IcefieldsTrip: Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca glacier, Weeping wall, Bow and Peyto Lake

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About this activity

A 10-hour immersive drive through the Canadian Rockies combining scenic viewpoints, pristine alpine lakes, and access to the ancient Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield. This comprehensive route showcases some of Banff and Jasper National Parks' most iconic landscapes, with optional glacier exploration and skywalk experiences available at the destination.

Begin your journey with a scenic drive through Jasper National Park. Stop at Castle Viewpoint to admire Castle Mountain up close. Continue to Crowfoot Glacier viewpoint and after that Bow Lake from where the Bow River have its origin. Proceeding further we have beautiful stop at Peyto lake. Following next we have a 20 minute stop at saskatchewan crossing and quick stop at weeping wall viewpoint.  Head to the Columbia Icefield Station to see the 200,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy a guided tour of the glacier and learn about its history and significance.  Throughout the tour, keep an eye out for wildlife like black and grizzly bears, moose, and elk.  Columbia icefield and skywalk activities tickets are needed to be purchased separately and are optional if the guests want to experience the activity its upto them. It is not included in this base fare tour price. Also as Columbia Icefield Station stays closed from 14 Oct to 2 May due to winter conditions for that we provide alternative stops at lake louise for 45 minutes and johnston canyon for 60 minutes.

Highlights

  • ✓Castle Mountain viewpoint with dramatic rock formation views
  • ✓Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake—source of the Bow River
  • ✓Turquoise Peyto Lake panorama
  • ✓Athabasca Glacier (200,000 years old) and Columbia Icefield Station
  • ✓Wildlife spotting opportunities: bears, moose, elk
  • ✓Optional Skywalk experience and glacier tour (separate tickets)

Insider tips

  • ★Bring binoculars and a good camera; early morning light on Castle Mountain and Peyto Lake is exceptional for photography
  • ★Wildlife is most active at dawn and dusk—ask your guide about recent sightings at each stop
  • ★Book Columbia Icefield and Skywalk tickets in advance if interested; they sell out, especially in peak season
  • ★Dress in layers; temperatures drop significantly at higher elevations and change quickly in the mountains

Good to know

  • •Columbia Icefield Station closes mid-October to early May due to winter conditions; winter itineraries substitute Lake Louise (45 min) and Johnston Canyon (60 min) stops
  • •Glacier and Skywalk activities are optional add-ons and not included in base tour price—budget separately
  • •10-hour duration includes drive time, multiple viewpoint stops, and optional activities; plan accordingly
  • •Comfortable walking shoes required for glacier tours and canyon exploration
  • •Bring water, sun protection, and warm layers year-round

Who it's for

Adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiastsPhotography lovers and landscape enthusiastsFamilies wanting guided day-trip exploration without self-drivingWildlife watchers and nature photographers

Best time to visit

Summer and early autumn (June–September) offer fully accessible Columbia Icefield Station, longest daylight, and peak wildlife activity. Winter (October–May) redirects to alternative stops but provides fewer crowds and stunning snow-laden peaks, though daylight is limited.

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