Columbia Icefield Now Closed for Winter

The Columbia Icefield is currently closed for winter.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Athabasca Glacier on May 1, 2021.

Please check back in spring for our new hours.

Getting to the Columbia Icefield Adventure

The Columbia Icefield Adventure departs from the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, located on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N)—1 hour south of Jasper and 2.5 hours north of Banff. The Icefields Parkway has been recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world, with over 100 visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, rushing waterfalls and numerous hiking trails, picnic spots and campgrounds.

From Banff, travel 55 km west on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Lake Louise. Then travel 125 km north from Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N) to the Columbia Icefield.

From Jasper, travel 108 km south on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N) to the Columbia Icefield.

Parking

All vehicles must park at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre when visiting the Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk. Visitors to the Skywalk must take the included shuttle from the Centre.

Schedule

Tours depart every hour from the Columbia Icefield Centre. Tour times fill quickly and do sell out on some days. We strongly recommend booking your ticket and reserving a tour time before you visit.

No Car? No Worries!

Brewster Sightseeing tours provide tours from Calgary, Banff & Jasper that include the Columbia Icefield Adventure. We offer pick-up & drop-off service at most of the major hotels in downtown Calgary & Banff.