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Athabasca Glacier Tour: Explore Icefields Parkway
4.9
265 Ratings
95446QCC+4P4
Discover the Athabasca Glacier with IceWalks. Enjoy a guided hike, explore ice formations, and learn natural history. Perfect for active families.
Discover the Athabasca Glacier with IceWalks. Enjoy a guided hike, explore ice formations, and learn natural history. Perfect for active families.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Athabasca Glacier - IceWalks’ ACMG certified guides will meet you in the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre parking lot and gear you up for an unforgettable 3 hour interpretive glacier adventure. You will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead. This 5 km roundtrip walking tour will take you onto the Athabasca Glacier and into the incredible…
- Athabasca Glacier - IceWalks’ ACMG certified guides will meet you in the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre parking lot and gear you up for an unforgettable 3 hour interpretive glacier adventure. You will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead. This 5 km roundtrip walking tour will take you onto the Athabasca Glacier and into the incredible landscape that is the Canadian Rockies. You will learn the rich history of the glacier and you will have spectacular views of the glaciated mountains. You will learn about and explore the many incredible ice formations on the glacier, which include: crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls (from a safe distance). This will be the highlight of your trip on the Icefields Parkway. The pictures you take will capture the memories of a lifetime. No technical climbing experience required! Our tours are moderate in difficulty, suitable for young children who enjoy hiking and active seniors.
What's Included
- Micro-spikes (crampons) for ice traction
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots
- Gloves
- Hat
- Micro-spikes (crampons) for ice traction
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots
- Gloves
- Hat
What's Not Included
- Warm layers - bring your own insulating layer
- Warm layers - bring your own insulating layer
Additional Information
This will be the highlight of your trip through the Icefields Parkway! A great way to explore a glacier. The Athabasca Glacier is easily accessible and the tours are moderate difficulty suitable for active people seeking a meaningful experience. Great value for families, we supply all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier. IceWalks’…
This will be the highlight of your trip through the Icefields Parkway! A great way to explore a glacier. The Athabasca Glacier is easily accessible and the tours are moderate difficulty suitable for active people seeking a meaningful experience. Great value for families, we supply all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier. IceWalks’ guides are ACMG certified. Your friendly and informative guide will explain the natural history of the area and show you the many ice formations on the glacier.
Location
95446QCC+4P4
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(265 Ratings)
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Katelyn_h
Jun 6, 2025
Great experience, better... - Great experience, better than the van/bus tour if you are able to hike. Adam was an amazing guide! This is a MUST do.
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Elizabeth_t
Jun 3, 2025
Athabasca Glacier Walk - Absolutely fantastic walk on the Athabasca Glacier with Cece as our guide. She was a wealth of knowledge and so friendly and happy to answer our questions and made me feel safe at all times.
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U2827sotracyn
Jun 3, 2025
Memorable experience! - Stu was awesome! I highly recommend this tour over the ATV. We looked at both but this one lets you hike across the glacier versus getting a ride and then just standing on it. If you enjoy a hike, this one is special!
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Carlse3087fp
Jun 2, 2025
Great experience! - Lots of fun...not overly strenuous, but do be able to keep up as slowing down cuts in to time at the top of the glacier! Much better option for those that can make it than the large bus tour. Worth it, and they provide any extra equipment you might need for the weather. Would recommend.
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Annamy8409db
Jun 2, 2025
Family Adventure on Athabasca! - What an amazing experience. My husband, son (10 years old) and I enjoyed every minute of the 1/2 day tour. I would recommend it 100%. Pete was our guide and he was fantastic! We learned about all about glaciers. It was a learning experience as much as an adventure. If you want to explore a glacier this is the way to do it! If we ever go back we plan on doing the full day tour!
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James_h
Jun 1, 2025
Ice walk is a blast! - Very enjoyable and knowledgeable glacier ice walk. Cici was a great guide. Thank you very much for a fun experience.
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Frequentflier400724
May 27, 2025
Great walk, Awesome guide - The 3-hour guided hike takes you to about the midpoint of the glacier, while the 6-hour option goes all the way to the glacier wall. Note that the 6-hour hike is only available during the summer months. Our guide, Tamera, was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable with interesting glacier facts along the way. The hike requires a basic level of fitness but isn’t overly demanding. What impressed me most was Tamera’s quick thinking and professionalism—when one participant struggled with the climb, she arranged for an alternate guide to assist, allowing the rest of the group to continue and complete the hike without disruption.
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212luciannew
May 25, 2025
So great - Despite the ads that said this was suitable for children, my friend was unable to traverse the initially very rocky terrain. Tamara phoned back and Kenton came to personally escort her to the toe of the glacier. He was patient, kind, encouraging, knowledgeable, and this was greatly appreciated and above and beyond!
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Teerarit_o
Oct 7, 2024
Best time - First time on glacier, one of the best experience we ever had.
Our guide provide a lot of knowledge and awareness for our earth.
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Walter_a
Jun 1, 2025
Deceptive marketing - Tour is marketed as suitable for seniors and kids but its not. Deceptively marketed. Requires climbing 3 large hills up to 3000 ft
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