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Icefield Centre


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 18 attractions in Jasper
Traveler Description: A visitor's center offering guides and maps of the Jasper National Park region.
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Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
Address: Hwy 93
(60 kms south of Jasper Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Canada
Tel: 403-852-6288
Fax: 403-852-6287

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5 of 5 stars
Allkar   95 contributions
Maidstone, Kent
Oct 4, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Columbia Icefield is located approx 1.5 hours south of Jasper on the Icefield Parkway. This is definitely worth doing. You get bussed to the big snow vehicles which are great and they take you onto the glacier which is spectacular. The drivers are very knowledgeable and good fun. Our driver Matt took our photo for us and when we... more

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1 of 5 stars
goforadrive   11 contributions
Washington State
Aug 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This trip was a disaster from start to finish. We were herded onto a bus which was overcrowded and had several people in the aisles standing. Then, we were the last ones on the icebus and had to sit on the only seats available which were jump seats in the far back. The seat was wet and my pants got... more

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2 of 5 stars
WorldTravelerSoCal   1 contribution
So Cal
Jul 26, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

The Icefields are unique, but not without their own dangers. As we left the ice vehicle, our driver Simon said that Brewster tours does not take any responsibility for you going out on the ice. After walking around awhile, we found a spot for a group photo. Only one of us went through the ice to our knees and it... more

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5 of 5 stars
beardman   25 contributions
plainview,ny.
Jan 10, 2008
7
people found this review helpful

The glacier is a do not miss experience and a must for picture takers.From the Icefield Center a bus takes you to a connection station where you transfer to a waiting glacier bus.Riding this bus is fun, especially when going down about a 70% grade to the glacier.After a beautiful ride,on the glacier,you debus and spend time on the glacier.... more

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5 of 5 stars
randallboy   424 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Jun 12, 2005
23
people found this review helpful

What an experience to be transported to, walk on and touch a glacier. One of nature's most powerful, earth carving forces is at your fingertips and nowhere else have I been able to experience a glacier on a first hand basis. You walk away with even a greater appreciation of the power of an icefield, I recommend this very highly.... more

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4 of 5 stars
nontan0118   286 contributions
toronto
Oct 30, 2009

このセンターのテラスから、大氷原が見渡すことができます。夏は氷に近くてもそんなに寒くもなかったです。山が弓形になっていて... more

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5 of 5 stars
sammyyo94   21 contributions
埼玉
Oct 4, 2009

ジャスパーに行ったら絶対訪れて見たいと思っていました。 レンタカーで、大氷原を横目にアイスフィールド・センターまで行き... more

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Icefield Centre Address

Hwy 93 | (60 kms south of Jasper, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Tel: 403-852-6288 Fax: 403-852-6287