Along Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Bow Lake & Columbia Icefield

Calgary

Pickup Locations & Times This tour offers 2 pickup locations in Calgary. Please select your preferred starting point when placing your booking. [NE Calgary] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel — 07:30 [Downtown Calgary] Bus station in front of the Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel), on 4th Ave SE — 07:45

Duration: 2 hours

Banff National Park

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s first national park ,established in 1885 and located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Pickup Locations & Times [Banff Town] Elk + Avenue Hotel — 09:30

Duration: 10 minutes

Crowfoot Glacier

Located along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Crowfoot Glacier is named for its shape, which resembles a crow’s foot. It sits above Bow Lake and is a striking example of the region’s glacial beauty, with multiple ice “toes” extending down the mountainside. A perfect stop for photos, short walks, and scenic views of the Canadian Rockies.

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning mountain backdrop, including the Bow Glacier. It’s a favorite stop for photography, short hikes, and picnics, with peaceful reflections on calm days that capture the Rockies’ beauty perfectly.

Duration: 20 minutes

Icefields Parkway

Name as one of the most scenic drives in the world. Along the way, you’ll see towering mountains, glaciers, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake is famous for its vivid turquoise color and wolf-head shape when viewed from the Bow Summit lookout. Fed by glacial meltwater, the lake is surrounded by towering mountains and lush forests, making it a must-stop for photography and short hikes.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Lunch stop: Midday, enjoy a break at The Crossing (Saskatchewan River Crossing), where an optional self-serve buffet lunch is available for purchase.

Duration: 45 minutes

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The journey continues along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway (Highway 93), often ranked among the most beautiful drives on Earth. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield Centre, guests may choose to board the legendary Ice Explorer Snowcoach (Optional add-on activity mst be purchsed at least 7 days before the start of the trip) for a once-in-a-lifetime ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Calgary

After a day immersed in alpine grandeur, return to Banff/ Calgary, concluding a truly spectacular Rocky Mountains experience. Estimated return Banff : 6:00 - 7:00 PM Estimated return Calgary : 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes