The Icefields Parkway is one of the worlds most scenic mountain drives that stretches over 230 km’s between the area of Lake Louise and Jasper. It’s a must see sight in the Canadian Rockies.
This is a drive that should be done in a leisurely fashion. Devote the better part of a day to the parkway so that you can stop and fully enjoy all the attractions it has to offer. Before traveling this route we suggest you read our valuable tips for driving the Icefields Parkway, especially if you are considering traveling on it during the winter months.
The parkway has views of some of the highest mountains in the Canadian Rockies and over a hundred visible glaciers, one of them is within walking distance of the parkway. There’s access to numerous hiking trails, pristine turquoise lakes, sweeping valleys and waterfalls and it’s one of the best places to see wildlife. Has it sold you yet?
You can take incredible photos right from the Icefields Parkway itself. You don’t even have to get out of your vehicle to enjoy stunning scenery. Many of the scenic views are conveniently located from pullouts or reachable by short walks from the road.
You can’t go wrong driving the parkway in either direction, the scenery is spectacular either way. However, after driving it numerous times we can say it’s a different experience in how you see the mountains and glaciers each way, so don’t hesitate to drive it in both directions if you have the opportunity.
Below the Icefields Parkway is broken up into sections and the highlights of what to see and do are listed for each area. To give a reference point there are distances listed in kilometers from some of the predominant stops between the village of Lake Louise at the south end of the Icefields Parkway to the townsite of Jasper at the nothern end. The total distance between them is 233 km’s. The GPS coordinates are also provided.
Lake Louise to Bow Summit And Peyto Lake
Herbert Lake
Herbert Lake quickly appears at the beginning of the southern end of the parkway and can be seen right along the road. There’s easy parking access. This is a great place for photography at sunrise and sunset. When the water is calm there is a beautiful reflection of Mount Temple. 6 km from Lake Louise village – 227 km from Jasper (51.459620, -116.223061)
Hector Lake
The next body of water is Hector Lake, it’s the largest natural lake in Banff National Park. There’s only a glimpse of the lake viewable from the road. It’s a short hike of just over 2 km’s to reach the lake. 19 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 214 km’s from Jasper
Crowfoot Glacier
At the same area where you get a glimpse of Hector Lake is the first lookout point you will definitely want to stop at. It’s a surreal site to look across at the massive Crowfoot Glacier. This is just a taste of the incredible scenery that is ahead. Try using a telephoto lens to zoom in on some of the interesting features of the glacier. 36 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 197 km’s from Jasper (51.663103, -116.438443) 36 197
Helen Lake Trail
Across the road from the Crowfoot Glacier is the access to Helen Lake Trail. This hike heads into a vast area of alpine meadows that are covered in wildflowers from mid-July to mid-August. Helen Lake is beautiful and from it you can see views of the Crowfoot Glacier and Dolomite Peak.
The hike is 12 km’s round trip with 455 meters of elevation gain, allow approximately 4 hours in total. It’s difficulty level is rated as moderate. More information on the hike can be found here: Helen Lake Dolomite Pass Trail
Bow Lake
Just minutes away is beautiful and massive Bow Lake. The Lodge on Bow Lake sits on its north shore. Their cafe is available to the public to purchase snacks and drinks. It is the only accommodation on the parkway that is open during the winter, but only for a portion of the winter. This is a nice part of the lake to explore, the popular Bow Glacier Trail starts from here. Bow Lake is best photographed from morning to midday and in the evening to sunset. The lake is frozen until approximately mid-June. 37 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 196 km’s from Jasper (51.682188, -116.462030)
Peyto Lake And Bow Summit
The next glacier fed body of water is Peyto Lake. It’s located at the Bow Summit, and yes Peyto Lake really is that blue! This is the highest point of the parkway at 2088 meters or 6850 feet above sea level. If there is a must do stop on the Icefields Parkway, this is it.
Walk up the paved trail to the viewing deck that overlooks the lake and mountain valley. There is a parking area closer to the viewpoint for those with limited mobilities that prevent them from walking the trail. Sunrise or mid-day to mid-afternoon is the best light. A wide angle lens is needed to fully fit everything into frame. 43 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 190 km’s from Jasper (51.719854, -116.494453)
Bow Summit And Peyto Lake To Saskatchewan Crossing
Waterfowl Lakes
Waterfowl Lakes are a set of two pretty lakes that offer nice reflections of the mountains when the water is calm. The light is best at sunrise to mid-morning and again at sunset. The Waterfowl Campground here are rated by many as one of the best on the parkway. 60 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 173 km’s from Jasper (51.832141, -116.614714)
Mistaya Canyon
Mistaya Canyon is reachable by a short half kilometer trail from the parking area. It’s an incredible sight to see the narrow gorge carved into the limestone through the power of the Mistaya River. Photos are best shot in the morning or when it’s overcast to avoid harsh shadows. 74 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 159 km’s from Jasper (51.949523, -116.712405)
Saskatchewan Crossing
Saskatchewan Crossing is a junction of the North Saskatchewan, Howse and Mistaya rivers. This was an important settlement for over a hundred years, starting in 1807 when fur traders and explorers first travelled through the Rockies into British Columbia. There is a restaurant, accommodation, limited grocery supplies and gift shop. This is the only fuel station on the parkway so make sure you fill up if you need to. 80 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 153 km’s from Jasper
The river plain just south of Saskatchewan Crossing.
Saskatchewan Crossing to the Columbia Icefields
The Weeping Wall
When traveling in the direction towards Jasper, keep a lookout on your right hand side for the Weeping Wall. A series of waterfalls drop more than 100 meters from Cirrus Mountain. The light is best on the wall from mid-day to sunset. If the sun is hitting it just right near the end of the day it creates rainbows. (52.141659, -116.994080) 109 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 124 km’s from Jasper
Panther Falls Bridal Veil Falls
This raven decided he should be the star of the show and have his portrait taken with the Bridal Falls in the background. Bridal Falls can be seen right from the parkway, but to see Panther Falls it requires a short hike through the forest, where you can get close up to the falls. When heading north on the parkway the falls are located at the top of Big Bend, approximately 36 km’s north of Saskatchewan Crossing. 120 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 113 km’s from Jasper (52.180304, -117.057179)
Parker Ridge
The parking lot for the popular Parker Ridge Trail is marked with a sign, approximately 8 km’s south of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center. This hike is considered one of the best hikes on the parkway because it offers incredible views for minimal effort. It’s just under 5 km’s return trip. It’s rated easy and family friendly. There are some well graded switchbacks for the first while that will get your heart pumping a bit. The reward is a view overlooking the 9 km tongue of the Saskatchewan
Glacier and ice capped peaks, including Mount Athabasca and Hilda Peak. Allow approximately 2 hours in total.
Due to erosion Parks Canada has been closing the Parker Ridge trail from late spring to early summer to protect the fragile tundra. If you plan on doing this trail prior to mid-July check first to see if it is open. 121 km’s from Lake Louise, 112 km’s from Jasper
Wilcox Pass Trail
Hiking the popular Wilcox Pass Trail is a way to get up above the glacier to get a better view of it. During the first part of September the pass displays warm Autumn colours. Bighorn Sheep are commonly seen in the pass as well as Mountain Goats. 127 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 106 km’s from Jasper
Columbia Icefields To Jasper
Keep a lookout for bighorn sheep, elk and mountain goat along this stretch of the parkway.
Columbia Icefields
A definite stop is the Columbia Icefields where there is one of the most accessible glaciers in the world. The foot of the Athabasca Glacier is within walking distance of the parkway.
A 90 minute glacier experience tour is available in a giant 6 wheeled, all terrain Ice Explorer that will take you right onto the glacier. Tickets can be purchased at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center on the opposite side of the road. No reservations are required. Accommodation, a restaurant, gift shop and interpretative exhibit are located at the Icefield Center. Sunrise to mid-day and evening to sunset provides the best lighting for photos. 130 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 103 km’s from Jasper (52.219591, -117.224786)
Tangle Falls
Tangle Falls is located right beside the parkway. It’s 7 km’s north of the Columbia Icefields Discovery Center. When traveling towards Jasper it’s on the right hand side and sneaks up fast from this direction. There’s a small parking area on the opposite side of the road. Layers of water flowing down the rocks make for some beautiful photos. 137 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 96 km’s from Jasper (52.267146, -117.286692)
Stutfield Glacier
The massive Stutfield Glacier is another glacier visible right from the parkway. There is a pullout area to stop and enjoy the view. 139 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 94 km’s from Jasper
Quartzite Boulder Field
The Quartzite Boulder Field is an area with large pink quartzite rocks that border both sides of the road. They are covered in lichen moss. They sit just prior to the mountain range known as the Endless Chain. (52.430778, -117.408035)
Sunwapta Falls
The access road to Sunwapta Falls is located near the Sunwapta Falls Lodge, restaurant and gift shop. Just a few minutes up the road from the lodge is access to Buck Lake, Osprey Lake and Honeymoon Lake. It’s a quick and easy walk to the upper falls and an additional 2 km’s to the get to the lower falls. Most visitors leave after seeing the upper falls, so the lower ones are a great place to escape the crowds when it’s busy. 17 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 54 km’s from Jasper
Kerkeslin Goat Lick
Kerkeslin Goat Lick is approximately 15 minutes north of Sunwapta. Watch for slow to 5o km signs with an image of a goat on it. Mountain goats come to this area to lick the salty mineral deposits. They are often along the roadside or on the road itself, drive with caution.
There is a small parking area on the left side of the road. Follow the short trail up to the lookout area that offers views across the Athabasca River to Mt. Christie, Mt. Brussels and Mt. Fryatt. 196 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 37 km’s from Jasper
Athabasca Falls
Athabasca Falls carries the most water of any rocky mountain river. They only drop 23 meters, but it is a roaring spectacle of power. The falls get very busy in the summer, arrive early or later in the evening to avoid the crowds. Take time to explore around all the trails, there’s a variety of nice photos to be taken. The most popular shot is the rushing falls with Mount Kerkeslin in the background. 203 km’s from Lake Louise Village – 30 km’s from Jasper (52.668966, -117.881713)
Horseshoe Lake
A short and short trail accessed from the parking area takes you to the turquoise blue waters of Horseshoe Lake. It’s approximately 5km’s north of Athabasca Falls and 25 km’s south of Jasper. (52.698223, -117.864759)
Bob S
I am considering a 2 week trip to Banff and Jasper – hoping to do a bunch of hiking. I would appreciate it if people would weigh in as far as how to spread out 12 days. Am strongly considering the Icefields Parkway – both directions. Also would appreciate thoughts on the best 4-5 hour hikes.
Thanks
Audrey
Two weeks is a nice amount of time. I would not hesitate to drive the Icefields Parkway in both directions. The scenery is stunning and looks different each way. Spend the better part of a day driving it and pick a few attractions to stop at on each direction you drive. If you are wanting to do some hiking in each place and take your time I would suggest perhaps 3 or 4 days around Banff taking in some hikes in the Lake Louise area as well. Most of a day to drive the parkway north to Jasper and then another couple of days around Jasper and another part of a day to drive back down the parkway. Add any more days to specific areas that appeal to you or take some time to hike and see some sites in Yoho National Park. It is located just a short drive west from Lake Louise. You could try to get a ticket on the Lake O’Hara bus and do some of the amazing hikes in that area, it can be difficult to get a ticket timed with your visit but it’s always worth a try.
If you are coming in he summer hiking season some nice hikes that are in the 4 to 5 hour range are:
parker ridge – icefields parkway
wilcox pass – icefileds parkway
hoodoo trail – banff
Cavell Meadows – Jasper
plain of six glaciers – lake louise
There’s a lot more nice hikes in the Lake Louise area, such as into Paradise Valley, Sentinnel Pass, Saddleback etc., but keep in mind that restrictions are in place during most of the hiking season that require your party to have four or more people.
Two of our favorites:
https://banffandbeyond.com/plain-of-six-glaciers-the-other-tea-house-at-lake-louise/
https://banffandbeyond.com/hike-to-cavell-meadows-and-summit-for-stunning-mountain-views/
Cheers,
Audrey
Bob S
Thank you Audrey – appreciate the quick response to my inquiry. Also – thank you for the suggested hikes and drive options. I am assuming that it will be fairly easy to join a group where minimums are required.
Audrey
You’re welcome. During the summer months you shouldn’t have too much of trouble finding others to hike with. Some suggestions would be checking with the Parks Canada tourist office in Lake Louise or at your accommodation to see if they know of anyone else looking for a hiking group. If it’s a popular trail you could hang out at the trail head and ask to join in with other hikers as well.
Eugene
Good Morning, Great website thank you ! Got a quick question. Where do you get the National Park permit to drive on the Icefield Parkway ?
Audrey
Hi there,
There are several places where you can get a pass, it depends what direction you are coming from? During the busy summer months there a park employees at the ticket booths located at each end of the parkway. They will check to see if you already have a vaild pass and if not they will issue you one there. If you have spent time in one of the parks prior to this you should have already purchased a pass, which could be done at the following locations:
-Parks Canada Office in Lake Louise, located at the Samson Mall in the village of Lake Louise.
-Parks Canada Office in Banff, on the main street of Banff Avenue in the town of Banff.
-East Banff Gate – if traveling from the east (Calgary area) you can stop there to purchase a pass.
-Parks Canada Office in Jasper, in town on Connaught Drive.
You can also purchase passes online and have them mailed to you in advance of your visit.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/ar-sr/lpac-ppri.aspx
Remember to check out what pricing will be the most economical, there are individual daily passes, family daily passes and an annual pass that starts to be cost effective if you are spending more than 7 days in the parks.
Cheers,
Audrey
Zelda
While planning a trip to Calgary and Banff National Park the week of July 5 to July 13, I happened to find your website. I believe I read every post and comment not knowing ahead of time if it would be helpful or not. I’ve returned from our trip and wanted to let you know that the first hand knowledge on your site was the most helpful and useful information of all the information I gathered. I continually referred back to it as we traveled. We dined at Melissas Missteaks and Banff Ave. Brewing and would recommend both. We hiked to the upper tea house and enjoyed the views from Hwy 93 to the icefields in both directions. We had first hand views of the ongoing fire and I continually check back to your site for updates on the condition of the fire. We would never have seen so many amazing sights if it hadn’t been for your site. Thank you.
Zelda
Indiana, USA
Audrey
Thank you so much for your kind compliments. I’m glad our site could help you with your trip.
Cheers,
Audrey
Bob S
Audrey – do you have any thoughts on flying in to Calgary, going to Lake Louise, Banff then icefields parkway then to Jasper and fly home from Edmonton? Thanks Bob
Audrey
Hi Bob,
You could do that or just drive back down the icefields parkway and return to Calgary. The normal driving time between Jasper and Edmonton is around 4 hours and from Jasper to Calgary just a little over 5 hours. (the parkway might cause the drive to be longer if it is during the busy summer months and in the main part of the day, but if you get an early start it shouldn’t be a problem.) I would see what the cost difference is going to be between the two options. Is it going to be more to fly in and out of different airports? Is a car rental going to cost more to drop off in a different city? If it is significantly more I would go back to Calgary. Only a short part of the drive from Jasper towards Hinton is scenic. The rest of the drive to Edmonton is quite boring, but if you need to make a B-Line to the airport it could be the better option.
If you have more time and don’t have to make it to the airport in a rush or have the extra night to stay over at the airport city I might be inclined to choose to return to Calgary. You can enjoy the icefields parkway drive again, it’s different and beautiful in each direction.
Hope that helps you out a bit.
Cheers,
Audrey
Carolyn
Hi Audrey, I love your posts. We are going to be in Edmonton on July 1 and then July 4 for World Cup soccer. In between we want to do the icefield parkway and hike. Should we go to jasper south and then to lake Louise/Banff and back to Edmonton through Calgary or turn around and go back up the parkway? Or is that all too ambitious? Suggestions? Thanks!
Audrey
It can be done, but either way you are looking at a lot of driving in 3 days. It’s actually less driving to do the entire loop, Edmonton, Jasper, parkway to Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary and back up to Edmonton is approx. 13 hours of driving. (not accounting for any stops, food, sight seeing, rest breaks getting stuck behind convoys of slow RV’s) To do the same option but then turn around at Banff and head back up the Icefields Parkway is going to be closer to 17 hours of driving. I might opt to do less driving and just visit the Jasper area and drive a portion of the Icefields Parkway to where the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier is. It’s just one hour from the town of Jasper. There’s plenty to do and see around Jasper without having to feel you are missing out on see the beauty of the Rockies. Drive to Maligne Lake, hike in Maligne Canyon, head up to Mount Edith Cavell, take the Jasper Tramway. There’s numerous other lakes and a variety of hiking trails around the town. It will be busy in Jasper, but not nearly as crazy as the areas around Lake Louise and Banff, you’ll be able to enjoy a more peaceful holiday.
Cheers,
Audrey
Carolyn
Awesome! That’s exactly the kind of advice I was looking for! This will balance out one daughters passion for soccer, my husbands passion (and profession) of photography (both sports and everything else), mine for hiking and my other daughter’s interest for wildlife but not driving so much! Thanks so much
Audrey
You’re welcome, enjoy your trip!
Daryl
We are planning a trip to take the Icefields Parkway and are planning to do the Columbia Icefield excursion. Any ideas on what time in the morning we should leave Lake Louise to get there at a decent time with stops for the hike to Peyto Lake and a few other stops. Would we be able to make it in 3-4 hours? Would 8:00 am be early enough or would you leave earlier to beat the crowds at the Icefield?
Audrey
If you’re going in July or August you won’t beat the crowds unless you arrive at the Columbia Icefields before they open at 9am. The buses depart every 15 to 30 minutes though and it runs like a well oiled machine. The Explorer experience is approx. 90 minutes and you should expect to add another hour to that for getting tickets and waiting in line. The drive from Lake Louise to the Columbia Icefields with slower summer traffic is approx. 2 hours and you’ll want at least a couple more hours to make stops at places such as Bow Lake, the Crowfoot Glacier viewpoint and Peyto Lake. Most people make a stop at Saskatchewan Crossing as well and there are many other places along the way, it all depends what your interests are. If you can handle getting up and going earlier in the morning it’s nicer experience along the parkway before the majority of traffic gets going.
Pam McCroskery
Hello Audrey…love your site!
I am planning well in advance for our 2016 trip that will include Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper as well as Glacier National Park (in the US) and Waterton Lake National Park in Canada. I have currently scheduled June 22 (arrive in Calgary and drive to…Banff/Jasper…depending on flight) through June 26, when we will head to the US (about an 8 hour drive.). So we really have the 23, 24, and 25th to get as much as we can from Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper. My husband is a professional photographer, so we will be stopping often. I want to hike one of the “tea house” hikes at Lake Louise, but then I am open to all else.
My planis to drive to Banff or Lake Louise from the airport in Calgary and then get an early start down the beautiful Icefield Parkway the next morning, taking our time and enjoying the ride. From Jasper, I hope to drive back to Lake Louise in time to do a hike to one of the “tea houses.”
Your suggestions on the best place to make a “must “stop” along the highway, would be much appreciated. As well as any must sees while we are in Jasper. Can’t wait to see this wonderful part of our world!
I have The Athabasca Falls on my list of must sees as well as Miette Hotsprings (after a good hike. We are an older couple, so hiking will be limited, but easy to moderate are good for any suggestions you may have.
Thanks for any and all the help you can give.
PM
Audrey
Hi there, I would suggest you either try to make your trip longer or cut down the places you plan to visit with only 3 days. If try to do Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway and Jasper and back to Lake Louise in that time frame you would constantly be on the move and barely have time to see anything. The minimum amount of time recommended for that itinerary would be one week and even that is not a lot of time if you were wanting to do some hiking and take time for photography.
Emma
Hi Audrey! I love your website – great info and pictures!! A few friends and I will be in the Banff area during the last week of July. So far, we are planning around 3-4 days in Banff, 1 day for Icefields, 1 day in Jasper, and maybe half a day in Yoho. Hopefully you can tell me if I’m missing any major activities/hikes as this is our very rough itinerary. FYI we are all pretty active but also love hanging out/taking it easy – we are on vacation after all!
Banff: (think I have too many on here for 3-4 days but they all look WONDERFUL)
– Johnston canyon
– Plains of 6 glaciers
– Helen Lake
– Larch Valley/Ten Peaks
– Lake Agnes/Beehives
– Hot springs
Driving Icefields/stopping:
– Peyto Lake/Bow Summit
– Wilcox Pass
– Athabasca Falls
Jasper:
– Sulphur Skyline (maybe a stop at the hot springs afterwards)
– Boat to spirit island (Unfortunately don’t have time to canoe out there ourselves)
Yoho
– Emerald Lake (short hike/kayak on the lake)
(unfortunately we booked our trip only a week ago so we definitely did not get a ticket for the Lake Ohara bus – just another excuse to come back in the future!!)
Thanks!
Emma
Audrey
The list for Banff might be a bit much for 3 days, if you stretch it over 4 days it could work. The Plain of Six Glacier and Lake Agnes/Beehive can be done as one hike. In case you didn’t know there is a highline trail that runs between the two tea houses. Otherwise it looks good, there’s never enough time to see and do everything. Like you said, you’ll just have to come back again. Cheers.
Joan Co
Hi Audrey, very nice site.
Can you help me with our trip. Going to Calgary on Sept 16, drive to Moraine Lake Lodge for an overnight trip. Visit Lake Louise on the 17th. Thinking of staying in Lake Louise or Banff area. Which area is better? For the 18th, is it possible to do a daytrip to Columbia Icefields and visit some of the stops you mentioned? Then head back to Banff for the night? If so, which route can you suggest for this day trip? We are not hiking, just for sightseeing. We have very limited time. Thanks in advance =)
Audrey
You are just minutes away from Lake Louise from Moraine Lake Lodge, so not sure if you want to spend another night in the Lake Louise area you can consider adding a second night at the lodge. Otherwise look for something in the village of Lake Louise which is just down the hill. The only other options in the Lake Louise area is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise right at the lake. The start of the Icefields Parkway is very near Lake Louise. To reach the Columbia Icefields where the Athabasca Glacier and Icefields Center is will take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Lake Louise and 2 hours and 40 minutes from the town of Banff. There’s only one route to the Icefields. You drive down the Trans Caanda Hwy and take the Icefields Parkway exit (Highway 93N) and follow the parkway to see the sights.
The town of Banff has many more options for accommodations and restaurants compared to the very limited amount in Lake Louise and Banff has cheaper hotels, Lake Louise is quite expensive. It’s up to you whether you want the extra hour drive versus the extra amenities available in Banff. We’ve covered the differences between the two places in an article on our site found here: https://banffandbeyond.com/staying-in-lake-louise-versus-banff-2/
Daniel Arsenault
Many thanks for sharing such useful advice. My family and I are planning a week visit to the Rockies from 17-24 October and will likely start off in Edmonton. many attractions are closed after Thanksgiving, but the Columbia icefields and glacier skywalk are open until 19 October, so we want to head there first, then to LL and Banff. Taking a train in the Rockies is something we would like to do, but the only real option is Edmonton-Jasper, but this would mean we need to rent a car in Jasper, and drop it off elsewhere (Calgary or Edmonton).
Therefore, I would appreciate your view on whether the scenery along the Edmonton-Jasper highway is similar/better/same as the scenery when taking the train? many thanks, Daniel
Audrey
The route from Edmonton to Jasper is not very scenic at all regardless of whether you drive or take the train. The majority of the landscape is flat and uninteresting until the very last part where you get closer to Jasper.
Cheers,
Audrey
Teresa
Hi Audrey,
So glad I stumbled upon your site…such helpful info! I do have a question. We are going to Banff for the 1st time..arriving July 8th and departing July 15th. We are staying in/around the Banff area Sat-Wed and departing early Thurs to make the drive to Jasper w/ stops along the way..staying in Jasper Thur night and driving back to Banff to stay Fri and flying back out of Calgary on Sat. I was wondering if we should stay in Jasper Wed & Thurs and back to Banff on Fri…or do you think Thur & driving back Fri is sufficient ? We want to do the highlights of each place and some short hikes. We will be staying at the Castle Mtn Chalets Sat-Wed, then driving to Jasper on Thurs and staying at the Pyramid Lake Resort and then sometime Fri driving back and staying in Canmore on Fri and then Sat flying back out of Calgary. I appreciate any help or suggestions you can give. Thanks, Teresa
sheila
HI, Great site.. I wonder if I could ask you a couple of suggestions. We are traveling to Vancouver and the Rockies in September this year. We were planning 5 days in VC and then 4 doing the Rockies, but have had suggestions to change that to have more time in the Rockies. We are planning to have a hire car..SO if we cut VC to 4 days then we arrive early morning by air in Calgary (day 1) we have 4 more full days (days 2-5)and fly out of Calgary on the 6th day at 1.00pm. We are thinking of 2 days to drive the Icefield both ways, which basically leaves 3 1/2 days between Banff and Jasper. We are not into Hiking or walking long distances, but would go to the outlook (horse shoe) on the glacier and obviously look at other sights on that route. We were thinking of a short boat cruise and the tram in Jasper and the gondalo in Banff..not sure what else we should do? suggestions please..but How would you aportion the time we have in the Rockies.. Maybe – day 1 Icefields – day 2 Jasper – day 3 am in Jasper and then Icefields day 4-5 in LLouise and Banff??? help……..
Carrie Bryan
THANK YOU! This was perfect! I loved not having a thousand ads pop up and not having to scroll forever. The short descriptions were great. I just copied and pasted all your notes into my google maps for each site and my parkway tour is all done!