Columbia Icefield (Athabasca Glacier): 25 Tips BEFORE Visiting
2024年4月15日 · The Athabasca Glacier is a massive glacial toe to the expansive Columbia Icefield that sits on Canada’s British Columbia/Alberta border. It is arguably the most accessible glacier in North America and offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with an earth-shaping wonder.
Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier Tours and …
2012年5月4日 · The classic Columbia Icefield Adventure lets you explore two ways. First, ride onto the Athabasca Glacier aboard a massive Ice Explorer before disembarking onto ancient ice. Then, marvel at the breathtaking Sunwapta Valley from above atop the glass-floored skywalk.
15 Things to KNOW Before Visiting the Athabasca Glacier & Columbia Icefield
2024年8月13日 · This postcard comes to life at the incredible Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier in Alberta. Located between Jasper and Banff, this is a spot you don’t want to miss in Jasper National Park. Between the towering peaks of mountains lies the immense and impressive Athabasca Glacier.
Columbia Icefield Area and the Athabasca Glacier
The Columbia Icefield is a surviving remnant of the thick ice mass that once mantled most of Western Canada's mountains. Lying on a wide, elevated plateau, it is the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies.
Explore the Columbia Ice Field Glacier in Banff, Alberta
2 天之前 · This Canadian Rockies activity takes tourists on a trek over the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. With ice explorers especially trained for glacial travel, this Banff, Alberta destination is one you won't want to
Jasper, Alberta Columbia Icefield Tours | Banff National Park
2010年5月3日 · For a truly unique experience, head right up to the snow in the middle of the summer! The Columbia Icefield is located on the Athabasca Glacier where Banff National Park borders Jasper National Park. The glacier is 6 km long and 1 km wide. That’s over 65 football fields long and almost 11 wide!
Columbia Icefield Adventure | Banff Adventures
Experience the power of glaciers up-close on the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies, the Columbia Icefield Adventure. Travel on a massive Ice Explorer onto an ancient glacier then stand in the sky at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
The Ultimate Columbia Icefield Experience, Jasper National Park
2024年5月23日 · The Columbia Icefield is a true natural wonder nestled among the Canadian Rocky Mountains within Jasper National Park. It’s a massive glacier that covers an area of about 215 square kilometres and spans across the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The glacier is a stunning sight and is one of the most-visited spots in the Canadian Rockies.
Columbia Icefield | Canada's Alberta
Once visitors absorb the scale of the place, they find lots to take in and plenty of information to help them appreciate the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies. The Columbia Icefield is draped over the Continental Divide on a high alpine plateau. It covers about 230 sq km (89 sq mi) and is approximately 28 km (17 mi) long.
Tips And Info For The Columbia Icefields Athabasca Glacier
The Columbia Icefield is just one of the many attractions along the Icefields Parkway. It is home one of the most accessible glaciers in the world. The massive six kilometer long and one kilometer wide tonque of the Athabasca Glacier flows to within walking distance of the Icefields Parkway.