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Continue Price: $9.95 If you have a day or a week to explore the sights along the spectacular Icefields Parkway Highway, Gem Trek's ICEFIELDS PAKRWAY MAP, a combination of maps and guides, will help you make the most of your time. Like our favorite tourist maps, our Icefields Parkway map contains detailed cartography and is printed on waterproof and tear-resistant paper. Icefields Parkway Map shows all the viewpoints, picnic areas, trailheads, campsites, hostels, lodges and other services along the Icefields Parkway, while the descriptions in the guide point you to the best of them - the best viewpoints of the mountains and lakes, the most interesting points of interest and exhibits, and the best bets for spotting wild animals such as elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Also included are brief descriptions of the top ten walks and day hikes on the Icefields Parkway, from a short walk to The Pato Lake Viewpoint to a useful hike through the alpine meadows to Lake Helen. To make it easier to plan your day, we also provided information about campsites, cabins, visitor centers and other key services along the Icefields Parkway. The mileage chart, the area map, and the height profile complete the map. The Icefields Parkway Map Covering the Icefields Parkway Map covers the entire length of the Icefields Parkway, a 232-kilometer (144-mile) route between the village of and the city of Jasper. The route crosses some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world and is the highlight of any trip to the . For ease of use, we've divided the Icefields Parkway into two parts: on one side of the map is the southern part between Lake Louise and The Ice Field of Columbia, while the reverse side emphasizes the section between and the city of Jasper. Icefields Parkway Map Features Icefields Parkway Map includes: contour lines at 25-meter (80-foot) shading relief intervals, To better show the topography full color on both sides of the hiking trails of hydrology - rivers, rapids, glaciers, and waterfalls mountain names and all available mountain hills all camping attractions and picnic areas of the highway view of The Icefields Parkway is a 227 km mountain road that's why they say a trip along the Parkway is like driving on the spine of the North American continent. Icefields Parkway, named after the Ice Fields of Colombia, is also known as Highway 93. From the Junction TransCanada (Hwy #1) /Highway 93 near Lake Louise, the highway runs through for 122 kilometers. The rest of the Icefields Parkway travels north, including Columbia Icefield, located in , . Highway 93 is the northern southern route that runs through the western United States, in the eastern The Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, crosses the continental watershed and ends in Jasper, Alberta. But did you know that Highway 93 boasts the Icefields Parkway, but also shares its route with well-known tourist destinations in the United States such as Hoover Dam and Fremont Street in Las Vegas? Icefields Parkway Points of Interest Map Jasper Map of Lake Louise Map This guide courtesy of the Inn, Jasper and Mountaineer's Lodge, Lake Louise During this post I will enter the 232 km Canadian Icefields Parkway, known to be the most scenic drive in . Our journey begins in Banff National Park, Lake Louise and heads north towards Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. You can drive along the Icefields Parkway in both directions from north to south (Jasper to Lake Louise) or from south to north, as in this post. Canadian Icefields Parkway with its towering, ragged mountains, icy blue lakes (or just icy lakes in our case) and the shimmering crystal of ancient glaciers is quite possibly the most scenic drive on earth of its kind and should be on your road bucket list. That is, if you like endless stunning views and stopping at every corner to admire the beauty of Mother Nature. Traveling on Highway 93, Icefields Parkway, is listed in National Geographic Life Drives and with good reason. The Canadian Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North) can be completed within 3 hours of driving, but it will be a total waste of time. Welcome to Alberta:: Entrance to the Canadian Rockies Take to the beauty of the Canadian Ice Fields Parkway Canadian Rockies are famous for their stunningly beautiful national parks and most importantly those photos that you see bright blue water or gleaming icy lakes are actually real! No filter is needed, on the contrary, you have to de-saturate them a bit in Lightroom. Depending on the time of year, whether you visit Canada in summer or you go winter, you visit Icefields Parkway, you can get these icy blue lakes still covered with ice or in the process of losing their winter coats. Regardless of the time of year, it's amazing! Fortunately, the Icefields Parkway was built with numerous stops. You'll soon understand why! First, about every 100 meters before your eyes there is another view of the jaw. Second, there is the possibility of spotting wildlife around almost every turn. Hence, it is better to be a TOURIST and wear a camera around your neck, and most importantly, stop at everyone lying on and check it out. I've already said it, but I'll just say it again, it's an experience that won't be rushed. If indeed you only have one day to make it a total full day job experience, but it is best to invest in 2 days. If you don't have the time, I would suggest miss it all. You will be so disappointed not having time to where you want to be. Trust me on that. Canadian Icefields Parkway :: Canada Most scenic drive stays along the Canadian Ice Fields Parkway As I mentioned before stress, you should take your time and even better allow 2 or even 3 days. Since the twins were still young when we were traveling and not experienced tourists, I will focus more on viewpoints, and light walks from the parking lot to the lake, waterfall or other jaw dropping point of view. Of course, the fact is that this disc will leave you in awe. Any hikes mentioned in this post are recommendations that we received, but we haven't hiked them ourselves. If you have all the time on earth check out the NP website for more amazing hikes to discover throughout The Canadian Icefield Parkway. There are many Icefields Parkway stops where you can take in the wild natural beauty and explore. These are our favorites for getting from Banff to Jasper! the very first lake to leave Banff with a great picnic spot. Not many people stay here, but please do! Going down to the lake between a special skinny forest tree experience in itself. And watch out for the beavers along the shore. Hiking: You can walk to another lake called Hector Lake, which is a 10km (6mi) loop hike. Obviously light, mostly flat, well serviced way and not crowded at all. Driving distance from Lake Louise: 20 km Driving distance from Jasper: 212 km Type stop: Road side point of view with a picnic spot road side stopping Herbert Lake along the Canadian Icefields Parkway , at the beginning of the drive you will see one of the most underrated places on the Icefields Parkway. It is a cape of the and an ideal place to view the , the Wapta Ice Field, the , the Crowfoot Mountains and Mount Thompson. Hiking: There's also a hiking trail on Lake Bow to see the Bow Glacier and Bow Glacier Falls. Apparently, hiking is moderately easy and almost 9km back and forth. Driving distance from Lake Louise: 36 km Driving distance from Jasper: 196 km Type stop: Road Side parking point of view Of the still frozen Bow Lake along the Canadian Ice Fields Parkway Peyton Lake as you have just been at bay at the previous stop get ready as your mouth is about to open even wider. This is a must stay and probably one of the most famous stops throughout the Icefields Parkway. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may not be able to drive up to the Bow Summit parking lot as it is still covered in snow. In 2019, this was the case by the end of May. But that didn't stop us from visiting the observation deck. Walking 20 minutes uphill in the snow on what was supposed to be a cobbled track was so much fun and made it even more adventurous. And with a little snowball fight on the way, we didn't even feel the busy snow track. We reached the Bow Summit parking 2067m, still very covered with snow 20 minutes. From there it is an easy 2min walk where the lake observation deck awaits you. Of course you've seen the picture of the lake many times and you've been wondering if it filters on it and if it's really that color. See for yourself! Although we didn't have silky, turquoise water, but a crystal icy lake. One could start to see the turquoise color flicker a little across the ice and we could very well imagine what it would look like in the summer months once the ice melted. But to be honest, we loved seeing the white fox surrounded by evergreens, mountains and glacial ice. This will be your highest height on The Canadian Icefields Parkway. Distance from Lake Louise: 42 km Distance from Jasper: 190 km Type stop: 20 minutes short hike bottom parking / or walk from the upper parking Peyton Lake viewpoint along the Icefields Parkway Mistaya Canyon, parking in Mitya Canyon is located along the west side of the Icefields Parkway located on the side of the road. A wide gravel trail brings you less than 500m to a stunning canyon where the roaring, frothy water churns through the cliffs below. Driving distance from Lake Louise: 73 km Driving distance from Jasper: 159 km Type stop: parking on the side of the road followed by a very short hike Mistaya Canyon :: Stop along the Canadian Icefields Parkway Saskatchewan River Crossing, back on the road and past several large mountain peaks, your next stop is the Saskatchewan River Crossing. It is here that the meets the Miscaia and Hawes rivers. We thought it was pretty impressive to see the snaking stream of riverbeds along this shallow, seriously stretched, with mountains all around. Depending on the schedule you are on, you have the option to get into one of the few nearby trails, have a snack in the picnic area or just watch this amazing view and see if you can spot some wildlife. All you have is a camera nearby. Distance from Lake Louise: 76 km Distance from Jasper: 154 km Type of stop: parking by the side of the road followed by an easy walk to the Saskatchewan River Crossing :: Take a picnic and do some wildlife watch Crossing Inn, STOP, night, refueling and eating. We have a good day to arrive at this moment. And we were very happy to have booked a room at the Crossing Inn. Nothing special, but there's also not much around. You can see some wildlife coming in to the Grounds Inn. We heard that the mother bear regularly visit, often seen on the gas station. The views are good and we had a nice full moon night. Distance from Lake Louise: 77 km Distance from Jasper: 153 km Type of stop: Cirrus Night Mountain Viewpoint, after breakfast at The Crossing Inn, get ready for the second part of the most amazing trip around the Canadian parkway, which is like the jaw dropping like the 1st part. With your nose glued to the window you will drive to the border where Banff and Jasper National Parks meet. The view down the valley from this roadside retractable sums up what The Canadian Icefields Parkway is all about in my eyes - a stunning road framed by breathtaking mountains. Just another typical scene at Icefields Parkway! Hiking: Shortly thereafter, a beautiful viewpoint is the starting point of Parker's Ridge Hike. People say that if you only have time to do one hike along the Canadian Icefield Parkway, make it a Parker Ridge one. The excursion goes about an hour uphill to the top of the ridge line, with gentle switchbacks offering you epic views of the surrounding mountains. Distance from Lake Louise: 116 km Distance from Jasper: 116 km Type stop: Road side viewpoint, with additional hike standing at Cirrus Mountain Viewpoint in the Canadian Rockies Athabaska Glacier and Icefield Discovery Center, Columbia Icefield Discovery Center on the is the largest in the Canadian Rockies. You can get up to the glacier, just park your car on the other side of the Ice Field center and follow the path. Or join one of your expensive trips where you board this big ice car that will ride on the glacier so you can stand on it, take pictures and walk away again. I'm sorry, but it wasn't our business. It was so cold during that day, we even missed a hike to the glacier from the parking lot. But it's still an impressive place and worth stopping to take a picture of the glacier, even if it's from afar. Distance from Lake Louise: 129 km Distance from Jasper: 103 km Type of stop: A short hike to the glacier or a visit to the Discovery Center View of the Athabasca Glacier from the Discovery Icefield Center Columbia Icefield Sky walk, a glass outdoor observation deck that hangs 280 meters above the valley and waterfalls below. It should be booked into the Icefield Center and you will be taken by bus from there before walking through the sky. I have to be honest with you, their website makes it sound like you're walking along the glass bottom of the sky walking on a glacier. At least we understood it like this and that's why we booked their expensive Sky Walk ticket. Let me tell you that it's far from the glacier, but next to the road built over the canyon. You'll drive past it if you continue Jasper. There is no retractable nearby, so it is impossible to stop and look from the road. We were lucky as we were almost alone on the Sky walk as it was early in the morning before all the buses arrive. BUT this photo below from the side of the road stop further down the jasper direction. It was free and quite impressive in my opinion. Road stop just after Sky Walk looking at Icefield Don't Get Me you still have an impressive view of the view To the Colombian ice fields high uphill, some of which measure a thickness of almost 100 m. It is all very well explained and beautifully done with audio in different languages and information boards. But if you miss this part you haven't missed much along the Canadian Icefields Parkway. Distance from Lake Louise: 129 km Distance from Jasper: 103 km Type stop: Parking at the Icefield Discovery Center plus a private Sky bus ride walk from The Columbia Icefield Center tangle of Falls Wow, what a surprise it was. Shortly after the Icefield Discovery Center we saw a pull left and wondered why, as there was nothing to discover at first until we turned heads to the right and saw this most beautiful waterfall cascading over the various terraces. Even if you are not yet a lover of the waterfall, park your car and head over to the other side of the road. You can climb to the second level and have an even more exciting view and a sense of how beautiful this place is. Apparently, this is a good place to see mountain goats. We didn't see it. Driving distance from Lake Louise: 134 km Driving distance from Jasper: 96 km Type stop: Road side view of Tangel Falls along the Canadian ice fields Parkway , this is without a doubt one of my favorite falls in the Canadian Rockies. You will see a lot of pictures of this place and it meets all expectations. A beautifully photogenic place. This incredible 18-metre waterfall, powered by the Athabasca Glacier, is a very rapid fall, framed by the leading spruce lines and located just below the island, where the Sunvapta River is divided into two parts. Hiking: Although not as impressive as Upper Falls, a short hike (1.3k) takes you to the Lower Falls along the pine forest trail. CARFUL you have to have a bear spray with you!! Distance from Lake Louise: 178 km Distance from Jasper: 54 km Type of stop: Off-road parking with a very short hike, if the pursuit of waterfalls is not yet one of your favorite activities in Canada, it will soon be. There are so many, and especially if you visit in late spring, when glaciers start to melt, they are quite powerful and impressive. Ditto with Athabasca falling cascading 23m down a gorge off the , powered by the massive Columbia Icefield. Numerous platforms and footpaths where you can safely view and photograph waterfalls are just a short walk from the car park. Distance from Lake Louise: 202 km Distance from Jasper: 30 km Type stop: Off-road parking with a very short hike Amazing along the Canadian Icefields Parkway High season July - August, and it is also a time when almost every tourist in the entire Alberta region is also in the park. So be careful how there may be quite some traffic, and a lot of cars pulling in and out numerous points of view of the retractable. We visited the end of May as well as all the photos from that time. In 2018/19, Canada had quite a difficult and long winter, so most of the lakes where still frozen and on the ground there was still a lot of snow. This in no way diminished the quality of our trip. We loved travelling at this time, from the tourist season. It's also a season where you may have a better chance of seeing wild animals. Wildlife is like us, they don't like crowds. Therefore, when the park is filled with tourists, wildlife usually rises higher into the mountains and away from the road. This means that you are less likely to see bears directly from the comfort and safety of your car. If you are planning a trip before May check with the Canadian Parks website if the road is open as it may be closed during the winter months. A black bear on the side of the road along the Canadian Icefields Parkway Map Is the most important thing to make sure you have an entrance ticket to the park. Depending on how long you stay, you can purchase passes depending on the number of days. As it was part of our epic trip through Canada to BC and Alberta, we bought the annual National Park Entrance Pass, right in the very first park we entered that was in Vancouver Island. You can get them in any park office. Fuel Make sure your tank is full in Jasper or in Banff, depending on which side you start is a really beautiful adventure because there is only one place to fill, in the Canadian Ice Fields Parkway and prices are quite high. Food is also with your food supply especially if you plan on camping on the road. There are very limited supply points on the road. Timing The better you plan is the more you can enjoy the Canadian Icefields Parkway. As a result of good planning you can make the most of all the scenic viewpoints, squeeze in one or two hikes on the way and still be a night time destination in time until dark. Also, if time is limited, you'll want to plan this drive perfectly so as not to miss out on the to-do list. In other words, plan ahead!! Icefields Parkway registration has virtually no mobile phone service. Plan to be disabled while on your drive, and as a result you can give full attention to this most beautiful part of nature. Clothes Remember that you are driving in the mountains, hence the weather can change quickly and therefore make sure the appropriate clothes are with you. Wildlife Awareness Carry Bear Spray With You! Don't take it lightly. You are more likely to see a bear, (especially if you are traveling from the peak) and trust me to have a bear spray conveniently near you rather than in your backpack, this is a very comforting thing. So please always have a spray with you! We are 17 bears on your Canadian trip and to be honest we thought we wouldn't see any for sure. Bears live there, it's not a myth. Myth. and under no circumstances do not try to feed the wild! Penalties are high (up to 25,000 CAD!) Hike in large groups Don't forget that you are in a bear country!! So if you plan on doing any hiking, even if it's just up to another waterfall, make sure to be in a large group (4). If you are a lone traveller, wait in the parking lot and ask to join another group. This is your chance to make new friends. During the summer you should have no problems joining the group as the park is quite busy. Useful addresses Parks Canada - You can find up-to-date information about campsites, hiking trails and any wildlife warnings. Traffic and or closure conditions are also listed here. In winter If you are considering driving Icefields Parkways during the winter months PLEASE check out the parks website and get as much information as you can road conditions you never know when they are working on the road due to damage, avalanches or other problems. Check out the road website from Alberta's Typical Scene along the Canadian Icefields Parkway Accommodation along the Canadian Ice Fields Parkway If you have time to spend 3-5 days along this beautiful road, go hiking, relax by the rivers and try to see some wildlife. The minimum you should spend here is at least one night. Discover first the banff NP side, sleep in the Crossing Resort Hotel, and then continue with the Jasper NP section. Or vice versa. If you're lucky enough to have more time than us, here are some suggested rooms along the way. So, are you ready to go down the road along the Canadian Icefields Parkway? I hope that this information provided here will be helpful in planning your trip on Icefields Parkway. If you have more questions, feel free to write them in the comments! Thank you and never forget to travel travel icefield parkway map pdf. icefield parkway map download. icefield parkway canada map. icefield parkway mapa

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