How much is the Glacier Skywalk?
$24.95 per adult
Strolling on the Glacier Skywalk costs $24.95 per adult, $12.50 for each child up to age 16, while kids under 6 are free.
How long does it take to do the Glacier Skywalk?
40 to 45 minutes
How long can guests spend at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk? We recommend 40 to 45 minutes. However, guests are welcome to spend as much or as little time at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk as they like.
Can you walk on the Athabasca Glacier?
You can walk on the Athabasca Glacier with an experienced guide see Athabasca Glacier Ice Walks for more information. From the Icefield Center on the other side of the road you can get a different view of the Icefields from the parking lot and from the upper level patio where the cafe is located.
How much is Columbia Icefield Skywalk?
$36
Individual Ticket Prices for the Columbia Icefield Skywalk
| Adult | $36 |
|---|---|
| Children | $18 |
| Kids (Under 5) | Free |
Is the Athabasca Glacier tour worth it?
It is a slightly strenuous hike, but worth it. We did however, get to go on the sky bridge not too far from the glacier. That was an incredible experience. You have to purchase tickets for that and they take you by bus.
Is the Icefields open?
The Icefields Parkway is open year round. In winter it is sometimes closed for avalanche closures. The most up to date road condition information is on 511 Alberta or by calling (toll-free) 511 within Alberta or 1-855-391-9743 from anywhere in North America.
Are the Icefields open?
Is Athabasca Glacier free?
ENTRANCE FEE. All backpackers and people traveling on a budget rejoice; the Athabasca Glacier hike is free (as all hikes in Jasper National Park). Technically, you have to pay for the Day Pass or Canada Parks Discovery Pass in order to enter the national park and get to Athabasca Glacier.
How thick is the Athabasca Glacier?
90–300 metres
| Athabasca Glacier | |
|---|---|
| Area | 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) |
| Length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Thickness | 90–300 metres (300–980 ft) |
| Status | Receding |
Is Columbia Icefield the same as Athabasca Glacier?
The Athabasca Glacier is a massive glacial toe to the expansive Columbia Icefield that sits on the British Columbia—Alberta border, Canada. It is arguably the most accessible glacier in North America and offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal an earth-shaping wonder.
Why should people not put off visiting the Athabasca Glacier?
Easily accessible, it is the most visited glacier in North America. The leading edge of the glacier is within easy walking distance; however, travel onto the glacier is not recommended unless properly equipped. Hidden crevasses have led to the deaths of unprepared tourists.
Is Columbia Icefield free?
You can do part of the walk no charge but you won’t get right onto the glacier. There is a parking lot at the foot of the glacier and then an interactive trail (national park lingo for informative plaques along the way). The hike is a little steep in one section but short. Costs nothing to park or walk the trail.
However, the “Ice Walk” tours across the Athabasca Glacier require advanced booking with the local tour company. We highly recommend booking an Ice Walk tour and not trying to walk on the glacier on your own. The other option to walk on the glaciers is via the Ice Explorer vehicles.
What type of landform is Athabasca?
The Icefield forms a high altitude ice-cap that lies on a plateau the Athabasca Glacier is a large toe that extends down from the Columbia Icefield. Athabasca Glacier sits at the base of several notable peaks such as Mount Athabasca, Andromeda, and Snow Dome.
What is the glacier skywalk tour like?
Once the tour is complete, you will head over to the Glacier Skywalk, where you will walk along the glass bottom walkway out over the cliff’s edge. After stopping to appreciate the incredible view and capture a few photographs, it’s back to the Discovery Center. One of a Kind Experience! This was such a unique experience!
Is the Athabasca Glacier Discovery Center worth it?
You can walk up to the terminus of Athabasca Glacier from the parking lot for free. The Ice Explorer vehicles are massive and operate all day in the summer, that’s a lot of CO2 emissions doing damage to the precious environment. Honestly, the views from the cafeteria and restaurant of the Discovery Center are fantastic for free.