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Andy C
Canada452 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
We took the Icefield Parkways (Lake Louis to Jasper) years ago and close to the destination we had our closest encounter of mountain goats. They were three or more white mountain goats scattered on the cliff right beside the highway. Later I found out that it is one of the many attractions in the Parkway called Goat Lick. The mountain goats are licking for mineral which is rich in calcium and sulphate. It was quite fun to watch this born cliff climber to show off their skill. It is hard to miss unless you are the lone car in the parkway and driving very fast. If you are really lucky to be the only car on the road, watchout after you pass Sunwapta Falls inbound to Jasper. It should be around 17km after Sunwapta Falls parking lot. We have seen wild mountain goats in other parks but never like this close. – four stars -
Written May 22, 2013
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31Elaine
Bristol, UK203 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Lovely to see the mountain goats so close. They were grazing by the roadside with young kids, we passed by here twice and were not disappointed to have photographic opportunities both times.
Written August 21, 2018
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Firouzeh1
Taby, Sweden203 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
I have to admit that we completely missed this on our way to Jasper, but on our way back we slowed down our driving speed (hard to do with all the other cars who tailgate you constantly). But if you stop caring about the tailgaters, you can actually place your focus on the mountains and mountainsides--at first you might think--as we did--that it's snow you see scattered here and there. If you are patient enough, park your car, use binoculars, you will see that "the snowy patches" actually move...it's goats that have parked themselves all over the mountainside. You need to be patient, though. And quiet. Nothing scares animals away like the sound of humans.
Written July 20, 2015
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Greaty44
Crewe, UK213 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
I was really looking forward to seeing some goats but unfortunately when we got there was no sign of any.
There was no signs that we spotted identfying when you had got to the Goat lick so the best way of spotting it would be to use a mile by mile guide and work out where it is.
There was no signs that we spotted identfying when you had got to the Goat lick so the best way of spotting it would be to use a mile by mile guide and work out where it is.
Written August 21, 2014
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Gail U
Toronto, Canada166 contributions
Aug 2020
Stopped twice by here on our way to and from Jasper, but unfortunately, no luck seeing any goats. Wish I could have seen some but I guess it's just a hit and miss. Easy to make a quick stop.
Written August 25, 2020
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cmoney
Toledo, OH72 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This is right off the road and safe for small children. Even if you don’t see goats it’s a great view and no effort to try. It’s marked goats and glaciers now.
Written August 10, 2018
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webbfoot
Philadelphia, TN619 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Stopped twice at Goat Lick, saw 18 Mountains Goats first time and 4 second time. All of the Goats where on a hill across road from parking lot. did not see any Goats from overlooks at parking lot. Also a good place for bathroom break. From overlook,nice views of river below.
Written July 7, 2018
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TomOrrowWales
Wales71 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Our Brewster's 56 seater coach pulled in to side of the road somewhere before the Athabasca Falls stop after the driver spotted mountain goats by the road. This produced the perfect photo with Nanny and baby goat posing under their warning sign. A 5 star photo opportunity but a 3 star location, hence the 4 star rating.
Written April 8, 2017
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Heather
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
A beautiful lookout! The views are stunning. The boardwalk is lovely. A great view of the glaciers! Nice clean outhouse bathrooms. Easy to get to off the highway.
No goats though. One star.
No goats though. One star.
Written June 10, 2021
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TLG444
Lethbridge, Canada907 contributions
Aug 2019
In my quest to see an elusive mountain goat up close, we stopped here twice. Sadly my quest will have to continue. Despite my disappointment it was well worth the stop, the views were fantastic.
Written February 11, 2020
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IonH
London168 contributions
Where *exactly* is this? Seems hard to find on google/google maps! Is there a pull-in?
31Elaine
Bristol, UK203 contributions
Hi yes there is a pull in, just off the main Highway its on the map as Goats and Glaciers. It is well worth climbin up the grassy bank to see the river on the other side, it is not visible from the road.
