All Icefields Parkway places
57 places
1Athabasca GlacierWalk the moraine for a close glacier view; stay behind barriers.
2Peyto Lake ViewpointLook for a wolf's head in the turquoise lake below.
3Athabasca FallsA forceful river drop into a short, water-carved canyon.
4Bow LakeA short shore walk gets you to turquoise water beneath glaciers.
5Sunwapta FallsA quick bridge walk to a split waterfall and a limestone gorge.
6Mistaya CanyonA short walk drops to a bridge over twisting, sculpted whitewater.
7Columbia Icefield SkywalkA kilometre-long walk to a glass platform over Sunwapta Valley.
Columbia Icefield Discovery CentreA warm indoor stop facing the Athabasca Glacier.
8Crowfoot Glacier ViewpointA roadside glacier view with a vanished third toe.
9Weeping Wall ViewpointSpring cascades and winter ice transform this 300-m cliff.
10Big Bend ViewpointA quick roadside look at the Parkway’s Big Bend.
11Tangle Falls ViewpointA broad, tiered waterfall you can see between Parkway legs.
12Bow Glacier FallsA glacier-fed cascade at the end of a half-day hike.
13Bow Summit ViewpointA longer hike beyond Peyto's platform into a high alpine lookout.
14Lower Sunwapta FallsThree canyon drops make a worthwhile detour past the upper falls.
The Lodge at Bow LakeA historic red-roofed lodge with a day-visitor shop by the lake.
The Crossing ResortA remote motel and service stop on a long, sparsely served drive.
Herbert Lake Day-use AreaA quick roadside stop for mountain reflections on still water.
15Lower Waterfowl Lake ViewpointA quick pull-off for turquoise water and Mount Chephren.
16Howse Pass ViewpointA short loop opens onto a broad, braided river valley.
17Stutfield Glacier ViewpointA quick stop for glacier icefalls above the braided Sunwapta River.
18Bridal Veil Falls ViewpointA quick roadside stop for a white cascade on Cirrus Mountain.
Bow Lake Viewpoint and Day-use AreaA glacial lake view, with a lakeside picnic stop below.
19Hector Lake ViewpointA brief stop for a distant lake glimpse beneath mountain peaks.
20Panther FallsA 66-metre plunge tucked below Big Bend’s broad pullout.
21Mount Christie ViewpointRed chairs frame Mount Christie’s pyramid above the Athabasca Valley.
22Goats and Glaciers ViewpointA short paved walk to a wide river valley, goats optional.
23Sunwapta Pass ViewpointA quick pullout at the continental divide with sweeping alpine views.
24Upper Waterfowl LakeTurquoise water and mountain reflections reward a short shore walk.
25Horseshoe LakeA clear, cold lake tucked beneath steep rock walls.
26Chephren LakeA rooty forest hike ends at a glacial lake beneath big peaks.
27Stanley FallsA narrow canyon and a string of cascades before the main drop.
28Mushroom and Diadem Peaks ViewpointTwo glacier-covered peaks, no hike required.
Lake Louise Visitor CentreStart here for trail, road and shuttle advice before your mountain drive.
Jasper Park Information CentrePark maps and trail advice inside Jasper’s 1914 stone-and-timber landmark.
29Beauty Creek ViewpointA quick creekside pause before the Stanley Falls hike.
30Cirque LakeBlue water under a glacier and cirque walls, worth the hike.
Glacier View LodgeA seasonal lodge with glacier views at the Columbia Icefield.
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain LodgeA cabin stay and meal break up a long mountain drive.
Coleman Creek Day-use AreaA riverside picnic break where nearby cliffs may reveal goats.
Whistlers CampgroundA huge campground near Jasper, with showers and a path to town.
Waterfowl Lakes CampgroundCamp between glacier-fed lakes, and plan to go offline.
Wapiti CampgroundA riverside Jasper base with RV hookups and included showers.
Wilcox Creek CampgroundA wooded mountain camp beside the Wilcox Pass trailhead.
Icefield Tent CampgroundA rustic tent camp with glacier views from many sites.
Honeymoon Lake CampgroundA lakeside night capped by calm, mountain-reflecting mornings.
Silverhorn Creek CampgroundA simple night between big stops, with mountain views and creekside sites.
Rampart Creek CampgroundA quiet riverside overnight on a long drive with few services.
Icefields Centre RV CampgroundA 100-site dry camp with Athabasca Glacier in view.
HI Beauty Creek Wilderness HostelSleep by the Sunwapta under Jasper's dark skies.
Mosquito Creek CampgroundA 38-site unserviced campground with water, shelters and food lockers.
Mount Kerkeslin CampgroundA simple riverside stop beneath the evergreens.
Jonas Creek CampgroundA wooded first-come campground for an overnight on the Icefields Parkway.
HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness HostelA no-frills base for hikes, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing.
HI Rampart Creek Wilderness HostelA shared, off-grid base with a mountain backdrop.
HI Hilda Creek Wilderness HostelA six-bed off-grid hostel for a group on the Icefields Parkway.
Niblock Park GateA quick pass-and-information stop before the mountain drive.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Icefields Parkway Tour Guide
Icefields Parkway, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Icefields Parkway (Highway 93). As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Athabasca Glacier: Walk the Retreat0:00 / 0:32
“You're approaching the Athabasca Glacier area. For a close view without booking an excursion, I'd choose the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier Trail from the road-end parking area.”
Plays as you drive up to Athabasca Glacier in the Parkwolf Icefields Parkway Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
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- Icefield Tent Campground: Camp with Glacier Views
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- 141 audio storiesacross Icefields Parkway’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Moose, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 54 trails, 57 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
