One of the World's Best Drives

A jaw-dropping journey through Canada's most scenic landscape: Icefields Parkway is a road trip of a lifetime.

Linking Lake Louise with Jasper, Alberta is one of the most beautiful journeys on the planet – the Icefields Parkway. Rated as one of the top drives in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, the Icefields Parkway is a 232 km stretch of double-lane highway winding along the Continental Divide through soaring rocky mountain peaks, icefields and vast sweeping valleys.

The Highlights

From Lake Louise to Jasper here are some of the most popular things to do:

Bow Lake, the headwaters of the Bow River
Peyto Lake, the most visited and most photographed - Saskatchewan River Crossing, where you can gas up and get snacks
Weeping Wall
Big Hill and Big Bend
Parker Ridge, a short hike with rewarding views
Columbia Icefields / Athabasca Glacier
Glacier Sky Walk, glass floored observation deck
Tangle Falls
Sunwapta Falls - Athabasca Falls

Parks Canada Icefields Parkway Map

What you need to know

It's a 3 hour drive, take your time
There is no cell service
Full bathrooms are at Saskatchewan River Crossing
Keep a safe distance from wildlife
Prepare in the winter time with extra clothes, safety gear, etc.

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One of the World's Best Drives

The Highlights

What you need to know

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The Icefields Parkway Experience