This is one of those "to say I did it" type of trips, but I'm glad I did it. As the glaciers are melting away, it's good to see one up close while you have the chance. The information about glaciers on the bus ride up was good, but on the way back we had some kind of a total... more

I wouldn’t miss this on your trip to Banff/Jasper. The Athabasca Glacier is cool, do the Ice Explorer. The Num-Ti-Lodge has an incredible restaurant. Dinner was splendid. The lodge looks like a great place to stay overnight too. Definitely make the hike to Bow Glacier Falls from the Lodge. About 3 hrs roundtrip. Exquisite sights and photos await. Take your... more

I was pretty excited because the experience was suppose to be very different. Overall, the views of the glaciers were beautiful. MAKE SURE to WEAR a Winter Coat. It gets chilly up there. When we went, it also started to rain a little. Add that to the cold air and wind, yeah...it was chilly. But luckly, they let us back... more

No doubt about the fact the Icefield Parkway between Jasper and Banff is probably one of the most impressive road in Western Canada. Every mile let see another beautiful side of the Canadian Rockies: glacier lakes, mountains, etc. One of the major attraction on the road is the visit of the Columbia Icefield. There are at least two different ways... more

My husband and I were here this past October on our 10 year anniversary trip. We drove up from Lake Louise and had to return to Banff that night. While the icefields were definitely something you should experience, the drive there was even better! It's a long drive, but definitely worth it. Take the extra time and use highway 1A,... more

We visited the Columbia Icefields in August and I was one of the highlights of our trip...which is saying alot considering the wonderful scenery and access to nature to be found in the Banff and Jasper National Parks. We had never been on a glacier before and the guided hike that is offered at the Athabasta Glacier is worth every... more

The Columbia Icefield is one of the most amazing accumulations of ice you will ever have the chance of seeing. We went out on a tour of the Athabasca Glacier in this huge bus called a Snow Coach. It has monster-truck tires and can safely travel on a glacier. Our driver took us out for a very entertaining hour. He... more