Along Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Bow Lake & Columbia Icefield

Pickup Locations & Times This tour offers 2 pickup locations in Calgary. Please select your preferred starting point when placing your booking. [NE Calgary] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel — 07:30 [Downtown Calgary] Bus station in front of the Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel), on 4th Ave SE — 07:45

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s first national park ,established in 1885 and located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta.

named for its shape, which resembles a crow’s foot. It sits above Bow Lake and is a striking example of the region’s glacial beauty, with multiple ice “toes” extending down the mountainside. A perfect stop for photos, short walks, and scenic views of the Canadian Rockies.

It’s a favorite stop for photography, short hikes, and picnics, with peaceful reflections on calm days that capture the Rockies’ beauty perfectly.

e of snow-capped peaks and towering glaciers, where every turn reveals a scene of awe-inspiring grandeur. Our itinerary includes a scenic drive along this world-class highway, ensuring you experience its majestic beauty from the comfort of our vehicle.

The lake is nestled in majestic mountain ranges which lie on each of its sides. This jaw dropping view is the best reward for an intense scrambling hike. The scenery on the viewpoint looks as if it is a carefully painted piece of art. Peyto Lake’s beauty is comparable with the famous Moraine Lake without as many crowds.

Midday, enjoy a break at The Crossing (Saskatchewan River Crossing), where an optional self-serve buffet lunch is available for purchase.

en ranked among the most beautiful drives on Earth. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield Centre, guests may choose to board the legendary Ice Explorer Snowcoach (Optional add-on activity mst be purchsed at least 7 days before the start of the trip) for a once-in-a-lifetime ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years.

After a day immersed in alpine grandeur, return to Banff/ Calgary, concluding a truly spectacular Rocky Mountains experience.