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Banff National Park & Town: Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within
Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains,
dominate its skyline.
Banff Upper Hot Springs: At 1,585 meters of elevation (5,200 feet), the Banff Upper Hot
Springs is the highest in Canada.
Tunnel Mountain Road: This is a scenic route to drive around. You can take Buffalo Street to
go to Surprise corner and keep going to the top of the hill. There is a viewpoint on your left
where you can see town of Banff. Keep going North, once you get to the junction you can take
a left to get back to the town or turn right to go towards the Hoodoos. After the Hoodoos,
keep going and you will end up at a “T” junction, take a left to get on Banff Ave which takes
you back to town.
Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive: A wonderful scenic drive toward the Lake Minnewanka, in
the heart of the Canadian Rockies in the eastern area of Banff National Park.
Lake Louise: Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known
for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau.
Mistaya Canyon: Mistaya Canyon is a canyon in the western part of the Alberta province of
Canada. It is formed by the Mistaya River.
Parker Ridge: Although dwarfed by the surrounding peaks, Parker Ridge is a popular ski-
touring destination in the winter and hiking destination in the summer. Located adjacent to
Sunwapta Pass and the Icefields Parkway, the ridge is nearly entirely above treeline.
Athabasca Falls: Athabasca Falls is a waterfall in Jasper National Park on the upper
Athabasca River.
The Icefields Parkways, known as Highway 93 North, offers spectacular
sightseeing of pristine turquoise lakes, tumbling waterfalls, ancient
glaciers and the Columbia Icefields. Along the stretch, big horn sheep,
deer, black bears, and coyotes are frequently spotted. Wolves, grizzlies,
and goats less so. But witnessing a truly wild sight, like a trio of infant
bear cubs under the protection of their mother, is not unlikely.
More than a drive, the Icefield Parkway is a journey through natural history
and captivating landscapes. It is rated as the #1 attraction in Banff
National on TripAdvisor with the Columbia Icefield Tour as the #6 most
popular activity. It is possible to travel this route in 3 hours but it is a
crime to do so because of the jaw-dropping scenery. Needless to say, a visit
to the Canadian Rockies would be incomplete without experiencing the
splendour of the Icefields Parkway and the Columbia Icefields.
You can pull over on the Icefield Parkway roadside and at the Columbia
Icefield or park in the many trailhead parking areas to really venture into
this spectacular wilderness of the Canadian Rockies.
Trip Length: Roughly 180 miles, not including side trips
Best Time To Go: Spring & Summer
What To Watch Out For: A daily per person Parks Pass is
required to enter Canadian National Parks. Passes can be
purchased at the parks' gate entrances or at visitor centers.
From March-December the only filling station on the Icefields
Parkway is at the Saskatchewan Crossing.
Must See Nearby Attractions:
Moraine Lake
Spirit Island in Maligne Lake
Ready, set, go!
To travel the Icefields Parkway is to experience
one of Canada's national treasures and most
rewarding destinations. Stretching 144 miles
through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountain
Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey
offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine
mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad
sweeping valleys.
RV Traveler's
Roadmap to Icefields Parkway
Highlights & Facts For The Ideal Experience
Traveler's Notes
What To See Along the Way
Facts & More Information To Plan Your Trip!
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Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
Sunwapta Falls
Banff National Park & Town
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Tunnel Mountain Road
Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive
Castle Mountain Viewpoint
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Herbert Lake & Hector Lake Viewpoint
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Mistaya Canyon
Saskatchewan River Crossing
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Mountain goats along Icefields Parkway
Weeping Wall
Big Bend & Big Hill
Parker Ridge
Jasper National Park
Columbia Icefield
Sunwapta Falls
Kerkeslin Goat Lick
Athabasca Falls
Cavell Road
Jasper
Maligne Lake Road