The Ultimate High-Alpine Adventure: Glaciers, Waterfalls, and Frozen Wonders.
The Icefields Parkway is world-renowned as one of the most scenic drives on earth. This tour takes you deep into the rugged heart of the Canadian Rockies, where ancient glaciers meet neon-blue lakes. Designed for maximum flexibility, this journey allows you to customize your experience: choose a high-tech Glacier Adventure on the Athabasca Glacier, or go deeper into the wild to discover the thunderous Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls.
From December to February, the tour transforms into a magical Winter Ice Bubble Adventure, where we strap on snowshoes at Bow Lake and hunt for the famous frozen methane bubbles of Abraham Lake.
- Summer Choice: Columbia Icefield Adventure (Ice Explorer & Skywalk) OR the Waterfalls of Jasper (Sunwapta & Athabasca Falls).
- Winter Special: Ice Bubble hunting at Abraham Lake and Snowshoeing at Bow Lake.
- Iconic Stops: Always includes the breathtaking Bow Lake and the “Wolf-Head” Peyto Lake.
Overview
Experience the Power of the Icefields Parkway
Your journey begins with a pickup from Calgary, Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise Village as we head North on Highway 93. This is a day of massive scale, where peaks tower over the road and history is written in the ice.
Regular Season (March – November): Choose Your Path After visiting the turquoise shores of Bow Lake and the famous wolf-shaped Peyto Lake, you have two ways to spend your afternoon:
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Option A (May – October 12): The Columbia Icefield Adventure (3 Hours): Board a massive Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to drive directly onto the Athabasca Glacier. You’ll have the rare chance to walk on 10,000-year-old ice and drink pure glacial water. Afterward, walk the glass-floored Skywalk perched 280 meters above the Sunwapta Valley.
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Option B: The Waterfall & Glacier Trail: If you prefer to stay on solid ground, join us for a scenic hike along the Athabasca Glacier Forefield Trail. We then continue further into Jasper National Park to witness the raw power of Sunwapta Falls and the spectacular Athabasca Falls, where the river has carved deep potholes into the ancient rock.
Winter Season (December – February): The Ice Bubble Tour When the mountains turn white, the magic moves to the ice.
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Snowshoeing at Bow Lake: Experience the silence of the winter wilderness as we put on snowshoes to trek across the frozen expanse of Bow Lake.
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Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles: We travel to the “Blue Ice” of Abraham Lake to find the world-famous methane bubbles frozen in layers beneath the surface—a photographer’s dream and a natural phenomenon found in very few places on earth.
Why Book This Tour?
- Small-Group Access: The Icefields Parkway can be intimidating to drive. Our professional guides handle the steep grades and mountain weather, while our small vehicles allow us to stop at viewpoints the large tour buses have to skip.
- Total Flexibility: We are the only tour that lets you choose between the "Big Machines" of the Icefield or the "Raw Nature" of the Jasper waterfalls, ensuring everyone in your group has their perfect day.
- Multilingual Expertise: Our guides are passionate storytellers who offer services in multiple languages (English, Cantonese, Mandarin), making the tour accessible to guests from all over the world.
- Seasonal Experts: We don't stop when the snow falls. Our specialized Winter Ice Bubble itinerary includes all the gear you need (like snowshoes, crampons and additional winter coats) to safely explore the frozen Rockies.
- Door-to-Door Comfort: With 11+ hours of sights to see, we ensure a relaxing ride with expert commentary, local history, and bonus "secret" photo stops along the way.
