Columbia Icefield Adventure, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Day Tour

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Cascade Mountain is likely the most iconic mountain in Banff National Park. It is a mountain in the Bow River Valley National Park, near the town of Banff.

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Vermilion Lakes is make up of three stunning lakes. It reflects the majestic Mount Rundle, which rises over the town of Banff.

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Castle Mountain is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies that is part of Banff National Park. It has a castle like appearance due to erosive processes.

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park and it is a glacier-fed lake, that is incredibly gorgeous. Its turquoise coloring is due to glacial till.

Duration: 15 minutes

Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. This is one of the most popular lakes in the Banff National Park. The lake gets its stunning blue color from the glacial rock flour that flows into it from the surrounding Peyto Glacier. In winter, it will be frozen and covered in snow.

Duration: 30 minutes

Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

The Columbia Icefield Adventure takes you to one of the largest ice fields outside of the polar regions where you can witness breathtaking glaciers and vast frozen landscapes. You’ll travel on an all-terrain Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier, a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice. The experience allows you to appreciate the power and majesty of nature in a truly unforgettable setting. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk is an incredible experience that you must do. Visitors can walk along an interpretive pathway that guides them to a breathtaking viewpoint. Here they will find a glass-floored walkway that is suspended 280 metres above the Sunwapta Valley. This unique feature allows guests to look down and see the valley below creating a thrilling sensation. The thrilling height makes this a must-visit destination for anyone who loves adventure and nature. (Optional Activity: Ice Explorer or Skywalk)

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes