From Calgary: Athabasca Glacier & Peyto Lake Icefield Day Tour - Small Group

Depart from Calgary, Canmore or Banff
past Castle Mountain and Herbert Lake

Depending on your option, depart from a designated hotel in Calgary, Canmore or Banff. Take a 20-minute break at Lake Louise Village, then stop at Herbert Lake (about 20 minutes) and the Castle viewpoint for a close-up view of Castle Mountain. With a maximum of 14 people, you can comfortably enjoy your guide's commentary.

See Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake

Pass the Crowfoot Glacier viewpoint (about 30 minutes) and spend about 45 minutes at Bow Lake, the source of the Bow River. Then enjoy the views and take photos at Peyto Lake for about 1 hour, and stop at the Waterfowl Lakes viewpoint (about 25 minutes).

Pass Saskatchewan Crossing and the Weeping Wall

Take a coffee break of about 20 minutes at Saskatchewan Crossing, where you can try a variety of food (at your own expense). Stop briefly at the Weeping Wall viewpoint to see water streaming down the rock cliffs.

Explore the Athabasca Glacier
at the Columbia Icefield

At the Columbia Icefield station, spend about 1 hour exploring the Athabasca Glacier while your guide explains its history and importance. Then enjoy free time around the Columbia Icefield and Skywalk. Skywalk and Columbia Icefield activity tickets are not included in the base price and must be purchased separately if you wish to join.

The Columbia Icefield station is closed in winter from October 14 to May 2. During this period, the tour stops at Lake Louise for about 45 minutes and Johnston Canyon for about 60 minutes instead.

※ The itinerary and stop times may change depending on local conditions.
※ Wildlife such as black bears, grizzly bears, moose and elk lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ Lake colors and scenery vary with weather and season and are not guaranteed.