columbia icefield tour from banff

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• Location & Hours

Columbia Icefield Adventure

Ice odyssey.

• Experiences

For the latest information visit the Jasper Re-Opening Information page 

2024 DAILY OPERATING HOURS

• *Weather dependent
• Last seating for Altitude Breakfast is 8:45 AM
• Last seating for Altitude Dinner is 8:45 PM

Getting Here

The Columbia Icefield Adventure and Columbia Icefield Skywalk experience both depart from the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, located on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N). Ice Odyssey tours depart from the upper parking lot, located on the Banff-side of the centre.

Plan on arriving at the Glacier Discovery Centre 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Little-to-no cellphone service is available on the Icefields Parkway. Please plan accordingly.

We recommend budgeting extra time to take in the abundant visible glaciers, rushing waterfalls and turquoise lakes along this world-renowned route.

From Banff , travel 55 km west on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Lake Louise. Then travel 125 km north from Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N) to the Columbia Icefield. The drive will take roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From Jasper , travel 108 km south on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 N) to the Columbia Icefield.

GPS Coordinates:

Driving here in a car with GPS? Enter the following coordinates into your GPS unit: Latitude 52°13'10.8"N and Longitude 117°13'41.6"W.

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Columbia Icefield Adventure & Skywalk Parking

Guests park in the LOWER JASPER-SIDE LOT at the Glacier Discovery Centre for Columbia Icefield Adventure or Skywalk visits.

You will check in for both experiences on the main floor of the centre, accessed via a large staircase from the parking lot. An alternative pathway is to the left of the stairs.

PLEASE NOTE: Skywalk visitors must take the included shuttle from the centre to the Skywalk.

Ice Odyssey, Glacier View Lodge & Accessible Parking

Guests park in the UPPER BANFF-SIDE LOT at the Glacier Discovery Centre for Ice Odyssey and Glacier View Lodge visits. An access pin is included in your confirmation email. Ice Odyssey guides will meet you in the lot for your tour.

Accessible parking spots are also available in the upper Banff-side lot.

No Car? No Worries!

Brewster Sightseeing  provide tours from Calgary, Banff & Jasper that include the Columbia Icefield Adventure. We offer pick-up & drop-off service at most of the major hotels in downtown Calgary & Banff.

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