Why do we have to pay $49(Canadian dollar) just in order to see the icefield that we can also see at the Columbia Icefield Center. I expected the bus tour to bring us somewhere BEYOND the icefield that is easily observed at the center. But no!! Bording buses twice and just being allowed 20 minutes on the Icefield. Of course,... more

You get the impression that this is set up for way more people than are visiting today (biggest women's washroom in North America apparently). Good facilities including interpretive exhibit and huge self service restaurant. Pay $40 per person and board a standard coach bound for the Icefield. Driver provides some poor humour to keep us all entertained. After 10 minute... more

I was disappointed with an awful lots of things in the Rockies but this walk was superb. Rather than viewing the glacier from a bus this enables you to be part of the glacier and take some fantastic photos. The long walk which we did takes about 6 hours and is about 8kms round trip. The guide was fantastic and... more

If you're travelling from Jasper to Lake Louise along the Icefields Parkway you cannot fail to see the Columbia Icefield. But good as that is, you really do need to experience it on one of the snowcoaches. There are days when it is sunny and calm but likely as not you will see how harsh it can be on a... more

I did a Glacier helihike in New Zealand and there is no comparison. They have the right idea, it should be hard to get onto the glaciers!!! To protect them and not distract from their awe inspiring beauty we shouldn't be turnng them into roads! The glaciers of the Columbia icefield are huge and certainly worth a look, but after... more

Before I start my review, I want to tell you to take a coat even if it is summer time! Better to take off your coat and hold it if it is too warm, than get too cold and have your experience diminished because of chilly bones. We were there in July 2008, stopping at the Columbia Icefields after driving... more

This is one of those "to say I did it" type of trips, but I'm glad I did it. As the glaciers are melting away, it's good to see one up close while you have the chance. The information about glaciers on the bus ride up was good, but on the way back we had some kind of a total... more

I wouldn’t miss this on your trip to Banff/Jasper. The Athabasca Glacier is cool, do the Ice Explorer. The Num-Ti-Lodge has an incredible restaurant. Dinner was splendid. The lodge looks like a great place to stay overnight too. Definitely make the hike to Bow Glacier Falls from the Lodge. About 3 hrs roundtrip. Exquisite sights and photos await. Take your... more

I was pretty excited because the experience was suppose to be very different. Overall, the views of the glaciers were beautiful. MAKE SURE to WEAR a Winter Coat. It gets chilly up there. When we went, it also started to rain a little. Add that to the cold air and wind, yeah...it was chilly. But luckly, they let us back... more