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Return Details

• This tour will end at Lake Louise.

Duration
5 hours - 6 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Athabasca Falls
Hwy 93, , Jasper
Welcome to the Icefields Parkway! Get ready to experience Canada’s glorious stretch of road between two of its most famous National Parks: Jasper and Banff. You can reach the parkway from different locations, so make sure you’ve selected the correct starting point. This version of the tour begins in Jasper. To start from Lake Louise, which is near Banff, go back to Home and switch to the Lake Louise version
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Columbia Icefield Skywalk
The Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
Coming up soon is the Jasper SkyTram, the highest and longest aerial tramway in Canada. The views from the top are simply unbeatable. In the 1940s, Whistler Mountain had already become a major magnet for skiers. Fans of the winter sport congregated on the perfect slopes every year to race each other down. But once at the bottom, they only had a limp tow rope to usher them up the mountain again. Because of the difficulty of the ascent, they never went all the way up the mountain!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Saskatchewan River Crossing
Highway 93 and Highway 11, Improvement District No. 9, Lake Louise
Up ahead is the Valley of the Five Lakes Trailhead. The 3-mile moderately challenging hike takes about an hour and a half to complete and rewards hikers with some amazing scenery. The trail weaves past five pristine lakes. The lakes and ponds in Jasper and Banff are unlike those found anywhere else. That’s because of their unbelievable turquoise and blue hues that seem like something out of a heavily photoshopped postcard. But it’s real! And we have glaciers to thank.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Right around the bend is the Athabasca Pass Lookout, one of the best viewpoints at this part of the Parkway. From here, you’ll get a great look at the South Jasper Mountain Range. The most prominent peak, which will be dead ahead from the perspective of the lookout, is Mount Edith Cavell, standing 11,033 feet in height.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Endless Chain Ridge
AB T0E 0E0
In just a moment, we’ll pass by Horseshoe Lake. This U-shaped body of water has become quite popular among thrillseekers thanks to the sheer rock faces surrounding it. On any given day, you might approach to find a group of people standing at the edge, bodies jittery with adrenaline. They stare down…and down and down toward the bottom —75 feet in total! Then, they take the leap of faith. The wind soars as they drop, then HIT the freezing water that shocks their system. Then they pop back up, ready to do it all over again!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Panther Falls
AB T0M 2H0
Coming up ahead is Athabasca Falls, a 75-foot waterfall plunging into a canyon. During the last Ice Age over 100,000 years ago, a glacier in this region receded enough to allow the Athabasca River to flow freely through the pass. The pass eventually deepened and widened, becoming the canyon it is today.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint
93 Icefields Parkway, AB T0L
That towering peak off to our left is Mount Kerkeslin, which stands at 9,790 feet. This is the highest peak in the Maligne Range, and posed a real challenge for early explorers of this region.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hector Lake Viewpoint
Icefields Parkway, AB T0L
This vista overlooks the Athabasca River and Fryatt Mountain Range. Glaciers can be seen high up on those mountains, but where do the goats come in? Well, the cliff on which this overlook is perched is dense in all kinds of minerals, including salt. And mountain goats just can’t get enough of the stuff! Visitors often see them wandering up here, licking away at the rocks!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake, AB T4G 0M4
The peak directly to our right, just before that mountain pass, is Mount Christie. It stands just over 10,180 feet tall. The peak gets its name from James Hector, the explorer who also named Mount Kerkeslin. Hector named the mountain after a man who hosted him during his expedition across the Rockies: William Joseph Christie.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jasper SkyTram
Whistlers Road, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
This romantically-titled body of water offers a lovely view of reflected mountains in the Maligne Range. You might even see some folks paddling canoes on the water.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Beauty Creek
AB T0E 0E0
The trail for Sunwapta Falls is coming up soon. This easy 2-mile trail takes just over an hour and features a great view of a wilderness waterfall. Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, Sunwapta Falls plummets 60 feet over the cliff edge. Sunwapta is the Stoney-Nakoda word for “turbulent water,” which makes sense when you see the falls!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bow Lake
AB T0L
That ridge up ahead and slightly to our left is the Endless Chain Ridge. Spanning more than 9,000 feet, this ridge is a collection of craggy peaks forged in the Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago. Volcanic pressure beneath the earth’s crust forced this rock upward about 75 million years ago, forming the ridge we see today.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint
AB T0E 0E0
In a moment, we’ll see parking for the Poboktan Creek Trail, though we probably won’t want to hike it ourselves. Why’s that, you ask? Because it’s 24 miles long and takes an average of four days to complete!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mt Patterson Glacier
AB T0L
In just a minute, we’re going to pass an attraction that… doesn’t look much like an attraction. In fact, it just looks like a pile of rocks! But this pile of rocks tells a fascinating story about the history of this landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Kerkeslin
AB T0E 0E0
We’re driving alongside Beauty Creek, a pure and clear glacial lake fed by meltwater. If one were to follow this creek a couple of miles into the wilderness, they’d arrive at Stanley Falls!, which plunges 40 feet into a blue pool below. Seven other cascades lead to Stanley Falls, and feature something very peculiar that doesn’t happen in many places. In colder months, these waterfalls don’t just dry up. Instead, they become sheer sheets of ice!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Five Lakes Trailhead
Valley of the Five Lakes, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Coming up is the Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint, where we can see a huge glacier directly from the parkway! The icy giant stretches 3,000 feet over the cliff face, where you can glimpse a set of double icefalls. These are places where the glacial bed steepens and the ice flows faster than in other areas. In turn, they create deep crevasses that pose a major hazard for climbers.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Honeymoon Lake
AB T0E 0E0
Just ahead is Tangle Creek Falls, a magnificent 90-foot cascade alongside the parkway. With its spray dampening the road, the waterfall is impossible to miss! Mary Schäffer Warren, the same woman who named Endless Chain Ridge, also gave Tangle Creek its name! But the eager mountaineer-turned-surveyor rarely traveled alone. Many of her journeys were guided by Samson Beaver, a Stoney-Nakoda man.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Coleman
AB T0M 2H0
Have you ever wanted to walk on air? The Columbia Icefield Skywalk offers that sensation. It’s a walking trail with a glass floor that snakes along the cliffside. The clear structure juts out 100 feet across the Sunwapta Valley. If you don’t mind heights, you can look down past your shoes at the snowy expanse more than 900 feet below.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mistaya Canyon Trail Head
Saskatchewan River Crossing, AB T0L
See the tallest peak off to our right? That’s Mount Kitchener, standing at 11,499 feet. It gets its name from Horatio Kitchener, a British Earl who served as an officer during the first World War. Kitchener died in 1916 when his ship struck a mine and sank en route to Russia. As soon as word of his death reached Canada, officials renamed this mountain in his honor.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parker Ridge Trail
AB T0L
If you want an up-close-and-personal look at the glaciers I’ve been talking about, this is a must-do. At just over one mile, this moderate hike offers some of the best views of the Athabasca Glacier, one of the most noteworthy in the Columbia Icefield.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Chephren
AB T0L
Just ahead is the Wilcox Pass Trail. This challenging 7-mile hike isn’t for the faint of heart. But don’t worry if you’re not up for the whole thing! Most visitors opt to hike a little over a mile to reach a fantastic viewpoint before turning back. That viewpoint overlooks a unique geographical feature at the crossroads of Jasper and Banff: Mount Snow Dome.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sunwapta Falls
AB T0E 1E0
The Parker Ridge Trail is coming up momentarily. It leads to a 4-mile hike for those seeking a challenging route. You’ll need to set aside a little over two hours to experience the alpine meadows and panoramic views. It also features glimpses of the Columbia Icefield and fresh perspective on the famous turquoise lakes in the area.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Toe of the Athabasca Glacier Trailhead
Glacier Road, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Coming up next is Panther Falls. An easy 1.5-mile hike through the forest leads to this 210-foot cascade. It only takes about 30 minutes and is well worth the trek! If you want to keep going, you can hike another mile to Bridal Veil, which is five times the size of Panther Falls! It’s a two-for-one waterfall extravaganza!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Christie
AB T0E 1E0
Just ahead is the Weeping Wall Viewpoint, a set of 900-foot high cliffs. The Weeping Wall is almost like a part-time waterfall. Under just the right conditions the cliffside begins to weep—or leak water. The will-it-or-won’t-it fall dynamic comes from the natural springs at the top, which may either swell or trickle depending on the time of year.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Goats & Glacier Lookout
AB T0E 1E0
The peak off to our left is Mount Coleman, standing at an impressive 10,285 feet. But if you asked early explorers, this wasn’t even close to the tallest peak in the region.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Kitchener
AB T0E 1E0
We’re about to pass the HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel. This humble lodging dates back to a big change in tourism that started unfolding almost 100 years ago.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Wilcox Pass Trailhead
Jasper, AB T0E 0E0
Long before the Icefields Parkway existed, crossing the river looked a little different. Imagine a long plank of wood drifting across the river. A horse and carriage rest on the surface, waiting to be directed to the other side. The year is 1882 and the man behind the operation is the well-liked John Walter.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Weeping Wall viewpoint
93 Icefields Parkway, AB T0L
Turn into the parking area just ahead for Howse Pass Viewpoint, featuring incredible views of the river and the mountains beyond. This is a must-see!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Poboktan creek trail parking
AB T0E 0E0
Coming up ahead is the Mistaya Canyon Trailhead. This moderate, 1.5-mile hike takes about 40 minutes and leads to the bottom of the deep gorge flowing with water.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tangle Creek Falls, AB
Icefields Parkway, AB T0E 0E0
Its 10,715-foot peak brushes the sky and provides pro-climbers with an extreme challenge. Due its angular slopes, Chepren originally bore the name Pyramid Mountain. But another summit in the area already had the same title, so the park settled for christening it after an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. Specifically, a ruler responsible for the second largest pyramid in Giza! Certainly a fitting name for the mountain.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel
Alberta 93, Banff, AB T1L 1B3
It’s impossible to miss the gorgeous Waterfowl Lake coming up ahead, as well as the viewpoint overlooking it. Hip to hip with the parkway, you won’t even need to leave your car to glimpse this emerald body of water. Lakes like this one became hotspots for a countercultural movement sweeping across the country in the 1960s. They were the hippies!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Howse Pass Viewpoint
Saskatchewan River Crossing, AB T2A 2C1
Off to our right stands Mount Patterson, home to one of the park’s many glaciers. This is the Snowbird Glacier. It gets its name from the way it flows down Mount Patterson. Doesn’t it look a little like the glacier has outstretched wings?
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Waterfowl Lake Viewpoint
AB T0L
Off to our right is Peyto Lake. The glacier-fed body of water promises a bright turquoise color in the foothills of the Waputik Range. If you’d like to visit the lake, keep an eye out for the side road coming up in just a minute. It leads to an overlook above the lake and a 2-mile trail around the lake’s circumference.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Wapta Icefield
AB T0L
We’re now approaching Bow Lake. Its stunning blue waters reflect the craggy rocks of Mount Jimmy Simpson, looming directly to our right. The mountain gets its name from an English immigrant of the same name.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Quartzite Boulder Field
Alberta 93, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Coming up in a moment is the Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint. The massive block of ice is still inspiring, despite all it's been through… The glacier has been receding since the Ice Age and has lost one of three lobes. Those lobes, or protruding thumbs of ice, once made the ice chunk look like a crow’s foot.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Jasper Information Centre
500 Connaught Drive, , Jasper
The Wapta Ice Field gets its name from thehome to some miraculous marine d Stoney-Nakoda word for “running water.” And it has been iscoveries.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Athabasca Pass Lookout
AB-93, Jasper
If you can’t get enough of Banff’s dazzling waters, the upcoming Hector Lake Viewpoint is worth the stop. This pristine glacial lake sits directly beneath Lilliput Mountain and Mount Balfour, and is a hugely popular spot for photographers.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
• Good value: Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
• Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
• Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
• Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
• Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
• Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
• Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
• Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
• Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
• Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.

Inclusions

• Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
• Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
• Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
• Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
• App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
• Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
• Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour

Exclusions

• • Transportation, food/drinks.
• • Jasper National Park entry pass of $10.

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