The Icefields Parkway has been described as one of the most scenic drives in the world. Suitable for a road trip or bicycle touring it is located between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.
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The Icefields Parkway Things to Do
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Self-driving the Icefields Parkway
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Banff & Lake Louise Day Tours
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Columbia Icefield Tours
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Jasper Day Tours
The Icefields Parkway Things to Do
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Some of the things you can do while travelling along the Icefields Parkway in Alberta.
Self-driving the Icefields Parkway
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The Icefields Parkway which starts near Lake Louise is easy to follow so many people drive the route allowing you to make stops as much as you desire.
Banff & Lake Louise Day Tours
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Banff National Park is located in the Canadian Rockies just to the west of Calgary. Banff and Lake Louise both of plenty of accommodation and many hiking opportunities. Also in Banff you will want to explore Johnston Canyon, take a gondola ride and perhaps do some shopping.
Columbia Icefield Tours
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Located part way between Banff and Jasper most people make a stop at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre and some take the Icefield Explorer on to the glacier.
Jasper Day Tours
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Jasper National Park has great hiking, a scenic cruise on Malgine Lake, wildlife and a town centre for shopping and dining.