Tour - Icefields Parkway

A full day sightseeing tour that travels through a landscape carved by glaciers and opened by pioneers. The tour begins with a stop at world famous Lake Louise.  It then continues along the Icefields Parkway which is rated as one of the most scenic highways in the world. Marvel at glaciers remaining from the last ice age while you hear stories of early explorers who opened the valleys. Enjoy an alpine picnic before visiting the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Centre. Join a Ice Explorer! ($49.95 value INCLUDED in tour cost) and travel onto the glacier or explore the interpretive centre and surroundings.

Price:

• Adult, 16 years+: $154.00
• Child, 6 - 15 years: $79.00
• Infant 0 - 5 years: Free

Departs:

• 08:30 daily

Where to meet:

• Hotel pick up and drop off provided from Banff & Lake Louise

Itinerary and highlights:

• Lake Louise: A brief photo stop at the most famous lake in Canada
• Crowfoot Glacier: One of the day's many up close glacier views.
• Peyto Lake: The classic emerald green jewel of the Canadian Rockies.
• Mistaya Canyon: A dramatic example of water's sculpting power (optional stop depending on the group).
• Saskatchewan Crossing: A rest stop/coffee break and home to Canada's largest postcard display.
• Mountain Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a hearty lunch with your choice of sandwich at a scenic stop along the Icefields Parkway.
• Cirrus Mountain: Look at the steep climb from the weeping wall and scope the avalanche slopes for wildlife.
• Bridal Veil Falls: Fantastic view over the Icefields Parkway and the falls.
• Columbia Icefields: Venture onto the Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer! and visit the interpretive centre.
• Bow Lake: The headwaters of the mighty Bow River.

Sandwich choices are:

• Smoked Turkey on Ciabatta Bread: Swiss cheese, lettuce & cranberry mayonnaise.
• Prime Rib Sandwich on Ciabatta Bread: AAA prime rib, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese & leaf lettuce
• Vegetarian on Multi-grain Bagel: Shredded lettuce, red pepper, red onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots and mayonnaise with dijon vinaigrette.

• Also includes apple, juice, brownie, as well as maple cookies and water.

Your tour includes:

• Friendly, certified guide
• Small group size
• Hands on interpretive tools
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Mountain Picnic Lunch
• Ice Explorer! Tour
• Use of binoculars

Remember to bring:

• Warm clothes, including hats, gloves and warm shoes. It can get very cold on the Athabasca Glacier
• Remember your camera!

Restrictions:

• Early and late season road/trail closures may limit access to some areas.