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Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

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Alberta, Canada
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience the Icefields Parkway on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Jasper and Lake Louise. Commentary plays automatically, and the route can be enjoyed in either direction.

Highlights include JASPER, ATHABASCA FALLS, SUNWAPTA FALLS, COLUMBIA ICEFIELD, PARKER RIDGE, PEYTO LAKE and LAKE LOUISE. Hear mountain history, wildlife stories and the geology behind one of Canada’s most scenic drives.

Start whenever you like, pause for viewpoints or attractions and finish at your own pace. National park entry pass required. Check current road conditions before departure; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

What's Included

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Transportation (use your own vehicle)
  • Attraction Tickets
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Alberta (pass by)

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY — Drive between Jasper and Lake Louise through a spectacular corridor of glaciers, waterfalls and mountain passes.
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Jasper (pass by)

JASPER — Begin or end in this welcoming mountain town surrounded by peaks, lakes and abundant wildlife.
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Takakkaw Falls (pass by)

TAKAKKAW FALLS — Discover the dramatic Yoho National Park waterfall and the peaks that feed its powerful plunge.
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Hector Lake (pass by)

HECTOR LAKE — Glimpse this quiet glacial lake and the mountain scenery behind its memorable name.
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Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE — Start or finish the flexible route here, enjoying the same Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Lake (pass by)

BOW LAKE — Admire brilliant glacial water beneath Crowfoot Mountain at one of the parkway’s most photogenic roadside stops.
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Yoho National Park (pass by)

YOHO NATIONAL PARK — Look toward neighbouring Yoho and the celebrated mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies.
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Waterfowl Lakes (pass by)

WATERFOWL LAKES — Enjoy twin turquoise lakes fed by the Mistaya River beneath the rugged peaks of Banff National Park.
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Mount Murchison (pass by)

MOUNT MURCHISON — Take in the layered summit of this ancient limestone giant rising above the parkway.
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Mistaya Canyon (pass by)

MISTAYA CANYON — A short seasonal trail leads to a narrow gorge sculpted by the rushing Mistaya River.
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Saskatchewan Glacier (pass by)

SASKATCHEWAN GLACIER — View the vast glacier that feeds the North Saskatchewan River from the Columbia Icefield region.
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Mount Wilson (pass by)

MOUNT WILSON AND MOUNT ERASMUS — Spot two imposing peaks whose names reflect the explorers and scholars commemorated here.
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Mount Amery (pass by)

MOUNT AMERY — Watch for this distinctive western summit rising above the North Saskatchewan River valley.
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Peyto Lake Trail (pass by)

PEYTO LAKE TRAIL — Follow the short trail to a celebrated overlook above the lake’s brilliant turquoise waters.
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Skyline Trail (pass by)

SKYLINE TRAIL — Discover Jasper’s renowned multi-day ridge walk, celebrated for sweeping alpine views and demanding terrain.
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Dolomite Peak (pass by)

DOLOMITE PEAK — See the castle-like profile of a mountain named for its pale dolomite rock.
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Parker Ridge Trail (pass by)

PARKER RIDGE TRAIL — Hike the seasonal ridge trail for expansive views toward the Saskatchewan Glacier and surrounding peaks.
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Sunwapta Falls and Canyon (pass by)

SUNWAPTA RIVER HEADWATERS — Trace the glacial sources that feed the Sunwapta River through this dramatic mountain landscape.
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Athabasca Glacier (pass by)

ATHABASCA GLACIER — View the retreating glacier flowing from the Columbia Icefield, with optional paid guided experiences nearby.
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Columbia Icefield Skywalk (pass by)

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD SKYWALK — Look out over the Sunwapta Valley from this optional paid glass-floored cliffside attraction.
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Pinto Lake (pass by)

SUNSET PASS AND PINTO LAKE — Discover a demanding backcountry route leading through remote alpine terrain to Pinto Lake.
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Icefields Parkway (pass by)

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY — Experience one of Canada’s most celebrated scenic highways through Banff and Jasper national parks.
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Mt. Edith Cavell (pass by)

MOUNT EDITH CAVELL — Admire the landmark peak from afar while Cavell Road and the surrounding area remain closed for the 2026 season.
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Jasper National Park (pass by)

JASPER NATIONAL PARK — Travel through a vast protected landscape shaped by glaciers, wildlife and generations of mountain history.
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Sunwapta Falls and Canyon (pass by)

SUNWAPTA FALLS — Take a short detour to a powerful waterfall where the Sunwapta River plunges through a narrow gorge.
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Maligne Lake (pass by)

MALIGNE LAKE — Consider a scenic side trip from Jasper to the park’s largest natural lake and its iconic mountain setting.
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Weeping Wall (pass by)

WEEPING WALL — Watch streams spill down the roadside cliffs, creating a shimmering wall of water along the parkway.
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Mount Fryatt (pass by)

MOUNT FRYATT AND GERALDINE PEAK — Spot the sharp profiles of two striking summits above the Athabasca Valley.
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Endless Chain Ridge (pass by)

ENDLESS CHAIN RIDGE AND MUSHROOM PEAK — Follow the long serrated ridge and distinctive summit beside the highway.
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Athabasca Falls (pass by)

ATHABASCA FALLS — Visit a powerful waterfall where the Athabasca River surges through a narrow quartzite gorge.
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Maligne Canyon (pass by)

MALIGNE CANYON — Hear how water carved this deep limestone gorge while the site remains closed for the 2026 wildfire-recovery season.
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Marmot Basin (pass by)

MARMOT BASIN — See the mountain slopes of Jasper’s active ski area, named for the alpine animals found nearby.
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Jasper SkyTram (pass by)

JASPER SKYTRAM — Consider an optional ride above the valley for broad views across Jasper National Park.
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Jasper (pass by)

JASPER’S HISTORY — Discover how a remote railway settlement grew into the heart of a world-famous national park.
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Jasper

JASPER ROUTE ENDPOINT — Start or finish here for the same complete Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE ROUTE ENDPOINT — Start or finish here for the same complete Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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126 reviews

Average 4.41 out of 5 stars based on 126 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Ensure you have a good mobile or WiFi connection for the initial download
  • No signal required or data used during tour
  • Email confirmation with getting started instructions
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Transportation (use your own vehicle)
  • Attraction Tickets
  • National park admission
  • Parking fees
  • ICEFIELDS PARKWAY: weather and avalanche closures are possible; check 511 Alberta before travel.
  • In-person tour guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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