About this experience
Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure at the Columbia Icefield. Ride in the giant Ice Explorer vehicle on the Athabasca Glacier and take a short walk on the ancient ice. Admire the views of the valley from the glass-bottomed Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration:
Available languages
English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Experience details
Highlights:
Experience description:
Enjoy an adventure at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center. Get a guided tour around the Athabasca Glacier on Ice Explorer, admire the stunning mountains and glaciers and listen as your guide informs you of all the facts and history.
Meet your guide, who will take you to the Athabasca Glacier. At the scheduled time, board your Ice Explorer, a massive vehicle designed explicitly for glacial travel, and set off on an exciting ride.
During your ride, hear stories and facts about the Columbia Icefield and the glaciers around you. Once on the Glacier, hop off the vehicle to walk on the thick, 25,000-year-old ice and drink cold, pure water from the glacier itself. This is an experience you will never forget.
Then, take a short ride to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Heighten your senses by walking on a platform where only glass separates you from a 918-foot (279-meter) drop. Marvel at the spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, and the Sunwapta River with its waterfalls.
Includes:
Guided tour to Athabasca Glacier on Ice Explorer
Entry to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Live English commentary on Ice Explorer
Multilingual audio guide on the skywalk
Shuttle to/from the glacier and the skywalk from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
Food and drink
Transportation to/from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
Additional information:
• Please note, this is a popular attraction and it can get crowded. Consider an afternoon visit; it is usually less busy.
• The tour might be rescheduled or cancelled due to inclement weather. It is recommended that you book the adventure on your first available day so you have the chance to reschedule.
• You can stay on the glacier for 20 minutes and spend as much time as you want at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk
• You have to make your own way to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
• If the departure time you request is sold out a later departure time will be available (tours depart every 15-30 minutes)
• Washrooms are available at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center but there are no washrooms available during the tour
• The audio devices are subject to availability and are not available when it is raining
• Take warm layers including gloves and a waterproof jacket because the weather on the glacier changes unpredictably
• Take a bottle that you can fill with glacier water
