Columbia Icefield Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Columbia Icefield. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Columbia Icefield Tour With Glacier Skywalk From Jasper

• Banff to Jasper One-Way Tour

• Lake Louise to Jasper One-Way Tour

• Caribou - Discover the Best of the Rockies (8-Days)

• Jasper National Park Tour From Jasper to Banff

While there’s no specific cost to visit the Columbia Icefield, unless you join a guided tour or go on the Skywalk, you’ll need to pay for a Parks Canada entry pass for admission to Jasper National Park in order to reach it. Day passes cost CA$12.25 for adults, CA$10.75 for seniors, and CA$24.50 for families or groups; they’re free for youth. Annual Discovery Passes are another option if you plan to travel extensively through Canadian national parks, and these cost CA$83.50/71.50/167.50 for adults/seniors/families.

Yes, the Columbia Icefield is certainly worth visiting while you're exploring Jasper National Park, or if you're driving (or taking a tour) along the spectacular Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. Admire views of the icefield from the parking area, step out on the Skywalk, or get a closer look on a hiking trip or a tour in an all-terrain vehicle that can drive on ice.

Per one customer who booked the Columbia Icefield Tour With Glacier Skywalk From Jasper, "Amazing experience. The bus driver Sophie and guide Chiara went above and beyond to make the experience special. Every detail was perfect. Walking on the glacier was the highlight of my 13 day trip."

While you can admire the icefield from afar without a tour, you can only explore the Columbia Icefield on a proper tour. Many tour options—such as glacier hikes, the Glacier Skywalk, and all-terrain Ice Explorer tours—allow you to get a closer look.

Depending on your interests and available time, there are many activities to enjoy at the Columbia Icefield. Guided walks on the vast Athabasca Glacier can last 3–6 hours, or you can opt for a full day of exploration with a combination of walking and all-terrain vehicles.

Yes, everyone can enjoy the magic of the icefield. Accessible vehicles, including lifts and ramps, can easily transport guests to the glacier. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk is entirely flat and designed as a fully accessible attraction for wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers.

No, the Columbia Icefield is not pet-friendly. While some hiking trails in the area allow dogs, the Glacier Skywalk and other tours of the icefield do not allow pets for the safety of other people and the animals themselves, as glaciers are ever-moving landscapes.

The weather in the mountains is constantly changing. Come prepared for all different conditions, with layers that can be added or removed. It's also important to know that the temperature on the icefield is relatively colder than on the ground, so bring good, sturdy shoes.

Yes, you can bring your camera on the Columbia Icefield. From the sparkling blue hue of the ice to the towering, snow-capped peaks surrounding you, there is no shortage of photo ops at one of Canada's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Columbia Icefield. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Alberta:

• Moraine Lake

• Johnston Canyon 

• Bow Falls

• Lake Minnewanka

• Banff Gondola

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Alberta.