• Crowfoot Glacier - The Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint provides a breathtaking view of one of the Icefields Parkway’s most iconic mountain features, where the glacier clings to Mount Crowfoot’s edge above the highway. Once shaped like a crow’s foot, the glacier forms a dramatic natural landmark against the rugged alpine backdrop. This stop showcases the impact of time and climate in the Rockies, with expansive mountain scenery and wide-open views, making it an ideal short stop for photography and landscape appreciation.
• Bow Lake - Bow Lake is a stunning glacial lake along the Icefields Parkway, where deep blue waters lie beneath the imposing Crowfoot Glacier. The landscape feels pristine and untouched, with rugged peaks rising sharply around the shoreline. It’s a serene yet powerful stop where the scale of the Rockies is immediately apparent. The still water often reflects the surrounding mountains, creating a dramatic and memorable viewpoint for photography and short exploration along the shore.
• Peyto Lake - Peyto Lake is renowned for its unique wolf-shaped outline and vibrant turquoise color that appears almost surreal from above. The viewpoint is high in the mountains, offering a sweeping panoramic view over the valley and surrounding peaks. The vibrant color is due to fine glacier particles suspended in the water, creating a glowing effect during the summer months. It’s a short walk from the parking area to the viewing platform, where the lake’s scale and color make it one of the most unforgettable sights in the Canadian Rockies.
• Waterfowl Lakes - Waterfowl Lakes Viewpoint offers a tranquil stretch of the Icefields Parkway where two glacial lakes sit beneath towering peaks and dense forest. The area feels less crowded and more untouched, providing a true sense of wilderness in the Rockies. The still, reflective water often mirrors the surrounding mountains, especially on calm mornings. It’s a peaceful stop to take in the scenery, stretch briefly, and appreciate the raw natural beauty that defines this remote section of the national park.
• Mistaya Canyon - Mistaya Canyon is a powerful natural formation where rushing glacier-fed water has carved deep, twisting shapes into solid limestone over thousands of years. A short walk from the parking area leads to viewpoints overlooking the canyon, where the river funnels through narrow rock walls with strong force and constant movement. The sound of fast-flowing water and the rugged rock formations create a dramatic contrast, making it one of the most impressive short stops along the Icefields Parkway.
• Saskatchewan River Crossing - Saskatchewan River Crossing is a historic meeting point of three major rivers—the North Saskatchewan, the Howse River, and the Mistaya River—surrounded by wide valley views and mountain scenery. It serves as a natural rest point along the Icefields Parkway, offering open landscapes and a sense of the region’s wilderness and geographic significance. Nearby, Howse Pass Viewpoint adds to the experience with expansive views over a remote mountain pass framed by layered peaks and deep valleys, highlighting the vast and untouched beauty of the Rockies.
• Weeping Wall viewpoint - Weeping Wall is a dramatic cliffside formation along the Icefields Parkway where meltwater flows continuously down the sheer rock face, especially visible during warmer months. The tall limestone walls create a striking natural backdrop, with multiple streams cascading down like thin silver ribbons. In winter, these waterfalls often freeze into massive ice columns, making the area equally impressive year-round. It’s a short roadside stop that showcases the raw, changing power of water shaping the mountain landscape.
• Athabasca Glacier - Athabasca Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in North America, forming part of the vast Columbia Icefield. From the viewpoint area, the glacier’s vast white ice field is visible flowing down between rugged mountain peaks, showing clear signs of its long movement through the valley. The landscape feels stark and powerful, with a mix of ice, rock, and wind-shaped terrain that reflects the changing nature of the Rockies. This stop offers a close look at a true ice age relic that continues to shape the surrounding environment.
• Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre - We will take a stop here for lunch and a short break before continuing the journey.
• Columbia Icefield Skywalk - We will stop here to experience the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass-floored platform built along the edge of a cliff overlooking the Sunwapta Valley. It offers a unique view of the surrounding mountains and glacier-carved landscape from above.
• Tangle Creek Falls - Tangle Creek Falls is a roadside waterfall along the Icefields Parkway where water cascades down multiple rock layers beside the highway. It is a quick stop known for its easy access and scenic setting, offering a chance to view and photograph the flowing mountain water and surrounding rocky landscape.
• Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint - Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint offers a striking view of a hanging glacier cascading down rugged mountain slopes, surrounded by sharp peaks and dramatic alpine terrain. The glacier’s layered ice formations and surrounding rock faces create a powerful contrast that highlights the raw, evolving nature of the Canadian Rockies. It is a scenic roadside stop ideal for taking in the scale and beauty of the Icefields Parkway landscape.
• Sunwapta Falls and Canyon - Sunwapta Falls is a powerful waterfall formed by glacier-fed water rushing through a narrow canyon and dropping into a deep, rocky gorge. The surrounding landscape is rugged and remote, adding to the dramatic feel of the location. A short walk leads to viewpoints where the upper falls can be seen up close, showcasing the force of water carved through stone over time.
• Athabasca Lookout Viewpoint - Athabasca River and Lookout Viewpoint offers expansive views of the glacier-fed Athabasca River flowing through a wide mountain valley in Jasper National Park. From the lookout, the river’s winding path can be seen stretching between forests, rocky slopes, and distant peaks, creating a classic Rockies landscape. It is a scenic roadside stop that highlights the scale and natural movement of water shaping the region over time.
• Athabasca Falls - Athabasca Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park, where glacier-fed water forces its way through a narrow canyon carved into solid rock. The intense flow creates a dramatic drop and a constant roar, with viewing platforms offering close-up perspectives of the rushing water and deep canyon walls. Surrounded by rugged forest and mountain scenery, it is a striking example of the raw power of nature along the Icefields Parkway.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off service
• Air-conditioned comfortable transportation
• National Park entry fee
• Experienced local guides
• Complimentary bottled water

• Athabasca Glacier Explorer and Skywalk experience be paid directly on site, as advised
• Personal expenses, including optional activities and travel insurance
• Gratuities (highly appreciated)

Let someone else take the wheel while you unwind and take in the stunning Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper.

Journey through the majestic Rocky Mountains, featuring glaciers, turquoise lakes, and potential wildlife sightings along the route. Pause at notable spots such as Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier.

Explore the renowned Columbia Icefield with an optional Ice Explorer & Skywalk experience (ticket required). Delight in additional scenic stops, photo opportunities, and awe-inspiring mountain vistas throughout the trip.

Additional stops might include Weeping Wall, Athabasca River Viewpoint, Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint, Big Bend Viewpoint, Tangle Creek Falls, or Saskatchewan River Crossing / Howse Pass viewpoint, based on time and preferences.

Enjoy a small-group tour for a more comfortable and personalized experience.

Please note: The Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre is closed seasonally from mid-October to the first week of May.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.