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
Learn more about the Icefields Parkway in the vastly different Canadian seasons!
Plan your Icefields Parkway adventure in the summer (May to September)
Plan your Icefields Parkway adventure in the winter (October to April)
Special Offers
Jasper + Lake Louise Hotel Deal
| Save 15% to 20% per night | |
| year-round |
Travel the Icefields Parkway and Save up to 20% on Hotel Stays in Jasper & Lake Louise