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Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk + 4 Stops | Max 12 Guests

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Overview

Discover the spectacular Canadian Rockies on the Icefields Parkway Adventure Tour. Travel along one of the world’s most breathtaking scenic highways, with stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier Lookout, and Waterfowl Lakes Lookout. Admire mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, and sweeping glacier views along the way. On the summer option, visit the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer adventure onto the Athabasca Glacier and a walk along the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk.

- Scenic drive along the iconic Icefields Parkway
- Stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier Lookout, and Waterfowl Lakes Lookout
- Ice Explorer tour and Skywalk admission included in the summer option, June 1 – October 10
- Winter option visits Abraham Lake for frozen bubbles, conditions permitting, instead of the Columbia Icefield activities
- Round-trip transportation and a professional guide included

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Park Pass
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Brunch and Breakfast/Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Any Personal Expense
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Bow Lake

Bow Lake is one of the most beautiful glacier-fed lakes along the world-famous Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, and dramatic alpine scenery, the lake is known for its crystal-clear turquoise water created by glacial melt from the Bow Glacier. Located at an elevation of over 1,900 meters, Bow Lake offers breathtaking panoramic views and incredible photo opportunities throughout the year. During summer, visitors can enjoy peaceful lakeside walks, wildlife sightings, and reflections of Crowfoot Mountain on the calm water.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Crowfoot Glacier

Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint is a spectacular roadside stop located along the Icefields Parkway near Bow Lake in Banff National Park. The viewpoint offers incredible views of the famous Crowfoot Glacier, which hangs dramatically on the side of Crowfoot Mountain. The glacier was originally named for its unique three-toed shape resembling a crow’s foot, although one “toe” has gradually melted over time due to natural glacial retreat.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake is one of the most iconic and photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies, famous for its brilliant turquoise color and breathtaking mountain scenery. Located in Banff National Park along the Icefields Parkway, the lake is fed by glacial meltwaters carrying fine rock particles that create its vibrant blue appearance during summer months. From the viewpoint, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the lake’s unique wolf-head shape surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and untouched wilderness.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Waterfowl Lakes

Waterfowl Lakes is a breathtaking scenic area located along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning mountain landscapes. The lakes feature vibrant emerald and turquoise waters surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and alpine wilderness. Fed by glacial streams from the surrounding mountains, the lakes provide incredible reflections and postcard-worthy scenery throughout the year. The area is also popular for wildlife sightings, photography, short walks, and relaxing roadside stops during Icefields Parkway tours.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

The Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Adventure is one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences in the Canadian Rockies. Located at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, this exciting tour takes visitors aboard a massive specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle directly onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Part of the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains, the glacier is estimated to be thousands of years old and provides a rare opportunity to walk on real glacier ice.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

The Columbia Icefield Skywalk is a breathtaking glass-floored observation platform suspended high above the dramatic Sunwapta Valley in Jasper National Park. Extending out from the cliff edge, the Skywalk offers visitors panoramic views of rugged mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and deep valleys over 900 feet below. Designed to provide a thrilling yet safe experience, the walkway allows guests to feel as though they are floating above the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Icefields Parkway

Journey along the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper, surrounded by towering peaks, ancient glaciers, and turquoise lakes. Marvel at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Waterfowl Lakes along the way. This spectacular route through the Canadian Rockies reveals sweeping valleys and breathtaking mountain scenery at every turn.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk + 4 Stops | Max 12 Guests?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk + 4 Stops | Max 12 Guests?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Park Pass.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Ice-explorer Adventure Tickets From June 1st - October 10.
  • Skywalk Tickets (From 1st June- 10th October).
The following is NOT included:
  • Brunch. and Breakfast/Dinner.
  • Gratuities.
  • Any Personal Expense.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk + 4 Stops | Max 12 Guests is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk + 4 Stops | Max 12 Guests will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Park Pass
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ice-explorer Adventure Tickets From June 1st - October 10.
  • Skywalk Tickets (From 1st June- 10th October)
  • Brunchand Breakfast/Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Any Personal Expense

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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