This is a classic on the Icefields Parkway - travel the full tongue of the Athabasca glacier!

Ideal for guests wanting to experience a real sense of the isolation and ruggedness of the glacier, this tour showcases everything included in the half-day experience, plus a journey to the icefall at the head of the valley. Have lunch (not provided) among the seracs, (pillars of ice standing on end).

This tour departs at 10:15am; boarding time is 20 minutes prior to the departure time. Don’t be late or you’ll miss your tour!

IceWalks’ guides are ACMG certified. Your friendly and informative guide will explain the natural history of the area, guide you safely through the icefalls, and show you the many ice formations on the glacier.

Moderate difficulty with short, steep sections and uneven terrain. You should be able to hike 10km (6 miles) in order to do the tour.

Tours are family friendly. BYO lunch & warm layers - we supply all other gear required to comfortably explore the glacier.

Meeting point

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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure. Meet in the West parking lot of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Look for the white vans with IceWalks logo as you pull off the highway. From there you will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.