Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket
Before you book
- This is a ticket, not a tour: you make your own way to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre on the Icefields Parkway, 128 km north of Lake Louise and 104 km south of Jasper (Parks Canada). There is no public transit there. Adventure guests park in the lower Jasper-side lot and climb 75 stairs, or take an alternative path; accessible parking is in the upper Banff-side lot (Pursuit).
- The ticket covers the shuttle to the glacier, the Ice Explorer with live English commentary and about 20 minutes on the ice inside a marked area, then the shuttle to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk with a multilingual audio guide, not handed out in rain. The Ice Explorer is not sold on its own (Pursuit). Away from the tour, Parks Canada says walking on the Athabasca Glacier is not safe.
- The Columbia Icefield Adventure runs from 1 May to 12 October in 2026, 10 am to 4 pm in October, weather permitting; Pursuit lists 1 May to 11 October for 2027. Tours leave every 15 to 30 minutes. Weather can move or cancel a tour, and the listing promises a refund if it cannot be rescheduled. Washrooms are at the centre only.
- Not included: food and drink, and the national park pass, which you need to drive the Icefields Parkway even without stopping (CA$12.25 per adult per day in 2026, free for 17 and under). Pets, luggage and large bags are not allowed; bring warm layers, gloves and a waterproof jacket.
- Accessible tours need at least 72 hours' notice through the operator's own website. Cancellation: the listing records no free cancellation and gives no terms.
About This Experience
A ticket for the Columbia Icefield Adventure at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre on the Icefields Parkway: a shuttle and Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, then the Skywalk. You get there yourself.
Highlights
- Ride in the giant Ice Explorer on the glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
- Amble on the glass-bottomed Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley
- Taste glacier water straight from the Athabasca Glacier
- Learn how glaciers have shaped the landscape around you with your guide
What's Included
- ✓ 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
Not Included
- Food and drink
- Transportation to/from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
Good to Know
- This is a popular attraction and can be crowded. Consider a later afternoon visit.
- The tour may be rescheduled or cancelled due to weather. It is recommended to book on your first available day to allow time to reschedule. If not possible, a refund will be provided.
- You can stay on the glacier for 20 minutes and spend as much time as you like at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
- You must make your own way to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center.
- If your requested time is sold out, a later departure may be available. Tours depart every 15–30 minutes.
- Washrooms are available at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center, but not during the glacier tour.
- Audio devices are subject to availability and unavailable in rain.
- Bring warm layers, gloves, and a waterproof jacket, as glacier weather changes quickly.
Meeting Point
Please make your way to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to start your tour, AB-93, Jasper, AB T1L 1J3, Canada.
