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By IceWalks

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Overview

  • This will be the highlight of your trip through the Icefields Parkway!

    Discover the world of ice with our professional ACMG certified guides. This interpretive hiking tour is perfect for travelers seeking an adventurous and meaningful experience on the lower Athabasca glacier. You will see deep crevasses, waterfalls that cascade into the depths of the ice, and learn about the formation of glaciers and how they shape the landscape. Enjoy spectacular views of the icefall and the surrounding mountain peaks.

    Tours depart daily at 9:45am and 2:00pm, boarding time is 20 minutes prior to the departure time. Don't be late or you will miss your tour!

    Considered moderate difficulty with some short, steep sections of trail to approach the glacier and uneven ground. You should be able to hike 5km (3 miles) on uneven ground in order to do the tour.

    Tours are family friendly. Bring your own snacks & warm layers - we supply all other gear required to comfortably explore the glacier.

Activity location

  • Athabasca Glacier Icewalks
    • Alberta 93
    • T1L 1J3, Improvement District No. 12, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Athabasca Glacier Icewalks
    • Alberta 93
    • T1L 1J3, Improvement District No. 12, Alberta, Canada

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Rain coat & waterproof pants can be borrowed for no cost
  • Inclusions
    You will be provided micro-spikes (crampons for added traction on the ice) If you don't have your own: Rain gear, hiking boots, gloves, and hat
  • Exclusions
    Warm layers - bring your own insulating layer
  • Exclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Athabasca Glacier

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
IceWalks' ACMG certified guides will meet you in the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre parking lot and gear you up for an unforgettable 3 hour interpretive glacier adventure. You will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead. This 5 km roundtrip walking tour will take you onto the Athabasca Glacier and into the incredible landscape that is the Canadian Rockies. You will learn the rich history of the glacier and you will have spectacular views of the glaciated mountains. You will learn about and explore the many incredible ice formations on the glacier, which include: crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls (from a safe distance). This will be the highlight of your trip on the Icefields Parkway. The pictures you take will capture the memories of a lifetime. No technical climbing experience required! Our tours are moderate in difficulty, suitable for young children who enjoy hiking and active seniors.

Location

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    Athabasca Glacier Icewalks
    • Alberta 93
    • T1L 1J3, Improvement District No. 12, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Athabasca Glacier Icewalks
    • Alberta 93
    • T1L 1J3, Improvement District No. 12, Alberta, Canada

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