Athabasca Glacier
- Address:Icefields Parkway, Banff
- Admission:Free
Halfway along the Icefields Parkway, the Athabasca Glacier stretches down to the valley from the Columbia Icefield.
A living remnant of the last ice age, Athabasca is one of the largest of around 30 glaciers in the Rockies’ largest icefield. The glacier is on the move, shifting several centimeters (inches) per day.
The highlight of a visit to the glacier is the Icefield Centre, which provides all the info you need to know about the formation of glaciers.
Guided hikes lead to the toe of the glacier from the center; it takes around four hours roundtrip. For a more novel trip to the glacier, hop aboard a snow coach for a unique drive across the icefield.
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Great tour, fabulous guide, what Pam did not know was not worth knowing. Enjoyed the Ice Explorer. Nice packed lunch too! Continue Reading »
The Athabascar Glacier is in Jasper National Park along the iconic Icefields Parkway, the 230 km (142.5-mile) highway linking Lake Louise and Jasper. The best way to travel here is by organized tour.
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