Itinerary
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Stop At: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Highway 93 Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 Canada
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.
Duration: 3 hours
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93 Icefields Pkwy, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
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
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Netty128
This has to be the best experience of my life! Riding on the Ice Explorer, which was expertly driven by Cassie, then walking on the Glacier was beyond amazing. Cassie gave us an interesting and entertaining commentary on the way out and back. I can't recommend this trip highly enough (try to get Cassie as your guide and driver for an extra bonus!)
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Lisae084
Thank you Jackson for a great tour
Jackson’s mum he did a fabulous job job
Liz and Alan Queensland Australia
What a fabulous sunny day we had
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : David F
Cassie was an exceptional driver & host for our tour today
It was truly spectacular to experience the ambience of the icefields and the glacier and her humour and commentary just made the experience all that more enjoyable
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Sunshine22652342635
Great tour on the glacier! Our guide was Cassie, and it was only her 3rd day she told us at the end. She was excellent! A great experience not to be missed ☺️
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : 499bert
The views are unbelievable. Cassie was our oversnow driver and a great girl. We had good weather which helps. It varied between snowing and bright sunshine.
The food and facilities at the visitor centre are also very good.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Z9573QZeves
Awesome experience! Even though it was cold and rainy when we went, the Athabasca Glacier was such a special sight, and our tour-guide-driver Kassie was fun and informative. Would absolutely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Mark_H
Great adventure, all the employees were super nice. The walk out on the glacier was fun but cold, wet and windy.Kassie our driver was phenomenal. The walk out on the glass bottom skywalk was great and a little scary for my wife who wouldn’t look down but I loved it. Would highly recommend this adventure to all.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : L6783UCmiken
The wife and I did the combined glacier and viewing platform on a beautiful partly cloudy day and not too cold, guessing high forties (F). We spent ~30 minutes on the glacier which was totally awesome. On the ride off the frozen river a passenger noticed a small animal seemingly in distress. The bus/monster truck driver stopped the vehicle and rescued the critter, giving it CPR and then releasing it to scamper back up the mountain. He explained the little fellow was a Pika, apparently some kind of small mountain rabbit. We were duly impressed and Samuel’s mother should be too. Next was the viewing platform with million dollar views. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : G9519DNjamesm
Athabaaca Glacier tour with James Moore. We had wonderful time on the glacier. He gave us good information about the glacier and the climate.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : rubywillow
This should be on everyone’s bucket list! And our driver (Sam B with the steampunk glasses) made it extra special. I can’t believe he is only 24 years old! And if his mom is reading, you should be very proud! He kept us engaged with his humor and endless knowledge of the glaciers and ice fields. You won’t regret this experience. Truly breathtaking views, and incredible to learn about the history also.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
