Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
Jasper, Canada
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take in the incredible landscape of Jasper National Park from on high with this visit to the Glacier Skywalk and transfer from Columbia Icefield. Feel the adrenaline rush of stepping out onto the glass-bottomed, 1,312-foot long (400-meter) walkway, perched 1,000 feet (304 meters) above the floor of the Sunwapta Valley, offering unobstructed vistas of the snow-capped mountains and valleys beyond.
- Admission to the Glacier Skywalk in Jasper National Park
- Admire panoramic views of glacial valleys and snow-capped peaks
- Learn about the geology, ecology, biology and Aboriginal history of the glacial region from the interpretive displays that line the Skywalk
- Feel your heart pound as you stand almost 1,000 feet above the valley floor on the glass-bottomed platform
- Enjoy the stunning drive from Jasper to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre along the Icefields Parkway
What's Included
- Scenic transfer by coach from Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre to the Glacier Skywalk
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No parking at the Skywalk. Must take the shuttle from the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
- Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Highway 93, Icefields Pkwy, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 Canada
What To Expect
Enjoy the breathtaking views (and breathtaking walk) out on the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-bottomed walkway situated 1,000 feet above the valley below. This unique viewing platform is the perfect spot to take your Alberta visit to new heights with incredible views and fascinating on-site exhibits.
Travel on your own along the Icefields Parkway – one of the most stunning highways in the world, with views of more than 100 glaciers and other alpine landscapes, before arriving at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, where your Glacier Skywalk experience begins. Board your coach for the quick five-minute transfer to the Glacier Skywalk, after which you’ll have plenty of time to explore the site at your leisure. It’s recommended you allow at least 45 minutes, though you’re free to stay at the site until closing time, when the last coach returns to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre.
Step out onto this incredible glass-bottomed viewing platform (called Discovery Vista) feeling your heart pump as you take in the amazing views of the nearby glacial valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. If you’re looking for more to do while on-site, check out the Discovery Trail, offering interpretive displays on the region’s geology, biology, ecology and Aboriginal history, plus a walk along a cliff-edge boardwalk with great views of the valley.
For full details on the two different sections of the Glacier Skywalk, please read the itinerary details below.
Travel on your own along the Icefields Parkway – one of the most stunning highways in the world, with views of more than 100 glaciers and other alpine landscapes, before arriving at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, where your Glacier Skywalk experience begins. Board your coach for the quick five-minute transfer to the Glacier Skywalk, after which you’ll have plenty of time to explore the site at your leisure. It’s recommended you allow at least 45 minutes, though you’re free to stay at the site until closing time, when the last coach returns to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre.
Step out onto this incredible glass-bottomed viewing platform (called Discovery Vista) feeling your heart pump as you take in the amazing views of the nearby glacial valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. If you’re looking for more to do while on-site, check out the Discovery Trail, offering interpretive displays on the region’s geology, biology, ecology and Aboriginal history, plus a walk along a cliff-edge boardwalk with great views of the valley.
For full details on the two different sections of the Glacier Skywalk, please read the itinerary details below.
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Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children 5 and under are free
- Please allow 8-10 minutes for the transfer between the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre and the Glacier Skywalk
- The Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre provides a selection of food and souvenirs for your convenience; the base houses a cafeteria, dining room and gift shop with clothing and postcards
- Infant tickets are free and are required for the Attraction
- Accessible tour requests require at least 72 hours’ advance notice and must be arranged through the contact options on our official website.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Maddie was THE BEST guide. She was informative, funny and really cares about the park. She made the whole trip!
The Columbia Icefield Skywalk was amazing! The sights are beautiful and the Skywalk was so cool! I would definitely recommend this to anyone!
Beautiful views of mountains and waterfalls below.Pretty cool walking on glass and looking down. Prompt shuttles.
We were about 15 minutes late for our departure but the staff member at the ticket counter was super nice and got us right on the next bus. Great views and experience!
Go on the skywalk if you want to walk on an overhang and see a beautiful view and see what it feels like to me far above the ground.
DO NOT go on the skywalk of you are expecting the overhang to be just above the glacier. The skywalk is further away than the outdoor deck of the discovery center. (This the 3 stars because I really thought we were going to be over the glacier)
If you are wanting to see the glacier closer than the skyway… take the ice explorer, sit on the deck of the discovery center (free) and enjoy a picnic lunch or drive to the toe of the glacier and take the walk to it (free)
Very worthwhile. I'm scared of heights, so it's not for everyone, but it was worth it! I went way out of my comfort zone, and I am so glad I did.
we arrived at 10 AM. One staff member was out on the skywalk. He was very knowledgeable about what we were looking at.
Bad value for money, Views you can see from along the road. The bridge itself is an engineering work of art & the glass bottom is why I gave it two starts but the overall experience is naff. Money & more importantly time that could be better spent elsewhere. You have to get on a bus to & from which takes as just as long as you’re on the bridge for & silly warm (no air con)
Great expierence with knowledgeable guides lived our little ice cat . Dress warm . Really fun day do it!
Stay away from this tourist trap.
The transfer to the icefield is an absolute crap show. Busy, crowded, unorganized. Pack your patience.
We had Beautiful clear views. I loved being able to look down through the glass. Very cool as long as you are not scared of heights. Oterwise dont look down. Even saw some mountain goats when I looked down below me. And a cute baby one.
Ridiculous amount of people on the skywalk. I have to consider myself a foreigner from the US, but I know how to self regulate my behavior in public. Other nations whether from Canada or Asia have no such mechanism. Pushing, shoving, no respect for others wanting to take pictures. Butting in line. There is no regulating the number of people on the bridge, like there is at the Grand Canyon. Kids jumping around, posers taking up too much space. I will tell anyone interested to do this to enter at your own discretion
We arrived at the gate at 1:18pm after getting off the glacier bus and running to the check in gate. We were told we were too late and couldn’t board the bus to the skywalk. We were instructed to go back to the ticket booth and reserve another time. The line was 50+ people long. Others in line sad we should have been told to take a bus from the glacier directly to the SKUs. None of this was told to us. We were not able to get replacement reservations as the only times available were after our tour left the area. I am requesting a full refund and will be pursuing this through my bank as well.
Great trip on the icefield - Andy our on ice driver was excellent and came all the way from Yorkshire England just to drive us
Very informative and a fun experience. We received information from the bus driver as well as tour guides. Appreciated that there was no add on costs.
Great spot… Dallas was very informative. Glad we did the 11:15 booking. It got very busy as we were leaving
Fabulous experience. All well organised and we booked an early slot and there were only four of us on the Skywalk. We could spend as long as we wanted there.
Neesh and Calla did an outstanding job. Neesh’s narration, knowledge and passion comes through. If I could give them a 10 star I would
Must see. Excellent free tour guide. Crazy looking down and being able to see clouds passing underneath your feet.
Nice experience, but it was crowded, lot of people and the weather was cloudy so we did not get the most out of it.
It was fun activity. The views were breathtaking. We enjoyed the viewpoint. Too crowded at the outlook and bus wait was too long.
Very organized great experience. Views were beautiful. Clean area. Friendly staff. Must See!!!! Not much walking
Amazing experience. Staff and services was also good. The bus driver explained everything so well. It was fun.
Beautiful views! We enjoyed the experience despite cloudy weather. Good coffee and hot chocolate at the top.
Very worth the cost and the shuttle/bus ride from the main Columbia Icefields building. I would do it again!
It was somewhat interesting; however I expected to see more of the glacier. The skywalk on the glass was cool.
Super neat, exciting activity! The whole experience was totally worth it! The Icefield Center building itself is top notch with amenities and really nice informative exhibits. The shuttle service to the Skywalk was very prompt and well run. Plenty of time to experience the Skywalk as there’s no time limit to experience it. Take your time and enjoy the views! After the Skywalk, ride the shuttle down and cross the street to experience the toe of the Athabasca glacier. Well worth the experience. It’s going away fast so go get a good look up close!
A little less expensive to buy ahead of time rather than at the Discovery Center. We were 15 mins late for our scheduled time and could easily board bus leaving in the next 15 mins (in mid September)
Everything at Columbia ice field skywalk I will remember it in my life.
Staff working there are amazing very nice guys
Excellent activity with amazing views! Reservations were easy to make online and the bus was on schedule.
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