Bow Lake Viewpoint

Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives, is a 232 km highway linking Lake Louise with Jasper, Alberta. This guide will list all the stops we made along the highway from Banff to the Columbia Skywalk to help you plan your trip and enjoy the jaw dropping scenery along the way, including all important info you need to know before you go.

"The Icefields Parkway is one of the world’s most scenic drives, offering up everything from ancient glaciers and turquoise lakes to mountain-framed valleys and raging waterfalls. If there ever was a road trip that is more about the journey than the destination, it is the Icefields Parkway drive. In only 233 kilometres, you’ll experience what feels like an endless amount of stunning natural wonders as you drive the Icefields Parkway through the heart of Banff and Jasper national parks." Park Pass: You will need to purchase a park pass to drive the Icefields Parkway, since it goes through two national parks. You can buy one at the entrances to Banff and Jasper national parks, as well as at the two booths on the Icefields Parkway (just outside of Lake Louise and the Jasper townsite). Best to start this road trip with a full tank of gas since there is only one gas station on the Icefields Parkway (at Saskatchewan Crossing, which is 80 km from Lake Louise and 153 km from Jasper). Prices are usually higher here than in Lake Louise or Jasper. Information sourced from: - Adventure Alberta - https://adventurealberta.ca/ - The Banff Blog - thebanffblog.com

If you're dreaming about a winter wonderland with some of the most epic landscapes, the Canadian Rockies are calling you! Between scenic drives through the mountains, frozen waterfalls and lakes you can walk on, it will be an adventure you will not forget. This guide is best suited for road trip enthusiasts and avid travelers who are limited in time but want to make the most of it (for a long weekend for example). Expect a fast pace and lots of driving, but it will be absolutely worth it! This guide includes a detailed 3 day itinerary based on my own road trip done in March 2024, with accommodations, places to eat, hikes and sight suggestions. Everything you need in one place, so you can focus on enjoying your trip!