Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk
About Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk
This tour combines two attractions on the Icefields Parkway: a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk. It has 2,166 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
The experience lasts about 3 hours, with prices from about $75 per person. It starts at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Center, a long scenic drive north of Lake Louise.
Itinerary
- Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre (3 hours)
What’s included
- Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guided drive to Athabasca Glacier
- Access to Glacier Skywalk
- Guide
Meeting point
Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Center. Latitude 52°13.220 N and Longitude 117°13.441 W.
What to expect on the day
A guide drives you onto the Athabasca Glacier in a large all-terrain ice explorer. You get time to walk on the ice and fill a bottle with glacier meltwater. Then you visit the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored walkway on the edge of a cliff with views across the valley.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: Guided drive onto the Athabasca Glacier, Glacier Skywalk access, a guide and all taxes and fees.
- Not included: Transportation to and from the Glacier Discovery Center, and gratuities.
What to bring
- A warm jacket, gloves and shoes with good grip for the ice.
- An empty water bottle for glacier water.
- Sunglasses, as the glare off the ice is strong.
Tips for a better day
- Check in: Go to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Center on the Icefields Parkway. You need your own car or other transportation to get there.
- Allow driving time: Leave Banff early and plan stops at the lakes along the parkway.
Who it’s best for
Best for: Road trippers driving the Icefields Parkway who want to stand on a glacier.
Consider another option if: You do not have a car. The Lake Louise and Moraine Lake day tour includes pickup from Banff, Canmore and Calgary.
Restrictions
Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Strollers are allowed, infants sit on an adult’s lap, and children must be with an adult. Infants are free but need a ticket. The tour depends on the weather; if it is canceled for bad weather, you can choose another date. Accessible tour requests need 72 hours’ notice.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
FAQ about Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk
How long is the Columbia Icefield tour?
About 3 hours.
Where does the tour start?
At the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Center on the Icefields Parkway.
Is transportation from Banff included?
No. You need to get to the Discovery Center yourself.
Do I walk on the glacier?
Yes. You get time on the Athabasca Glacier.
What is the Glacier Skywalk?
A glass-floored walkway on the edge of a cliff with valley views.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
Do infants need a ticket?
Yes. Infants are free but need a ticket.
What happens in bad weather?
If the tour is canceled for weather, you can choose another date.
Are taxes included?
Yes. All taxes and fees are included.
Can I get a refund?
No. All sales are final.
