Experience the Icefields Parkway
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AFTER YOUR DRIVE, TWO EXCELLENT PLACES TO CALL HOME IN JASPER & LAKE LOUISE:
The Icefields Parkway is dotted with historic markers but there are some locations tucked away, unsigned, where you may find your “mountain moment”. The most popular, and most photographed locations, are often the ones that are easily accessed such as; Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Mistaya Canyon, Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Centre, and Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls. Others that deserve a visit, and are well worth the hike to see, include: Herbert Lake, Panther Falls, Parker Ridge, Tangle Falls and the two-for-one stop at Water-
One of the best resources for an Icefields Parkway road trip is icefieldsparkway.com. This site offers points of interest, best photo opportunities, stops for short hikes and favourite picnic locations. It is also an excellent resource for experiencing the Icefields Parkway in the winter season. Since there is no cell service on the Parkway, the site offers a downloadable “Parkway Planner” which includes maps, highlights and a trivia section. For example, did you know that the Columbia Icefield is the largest mass of ice south of the Arctic Circle? That’s huge!
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It is possible to travel this route in 3 hours from Lake Louise to Jasper but it would be a crime to do so. So much more than 232 km of road, this journey through history and captivating landscapes present some of the best hiking, biking and photo opportunities in the Rockies. There are several unforgettable stops along the way – some off the beaten path.
fowl Lakes Campground to take in Cephren Lake and Cirque Lake. These are just a few of the many stunning stops along the Icefields Parkway. Whether you just get out and look around, or you go for a half day hike, go early morning start as the lakes are still and wildlife viewing opportunities improve.
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Turquoise lakes, forested valleys, ancient glaciers, tumbling waterfalls and mountain peaks as far as the eye can see come together harmoniously to create one of the world’s most scenic drives; the Icefields Parkway. This stretch of road takes you into the heart of Banff and Jasper National Parks where nature rules and one can’t help but feel overcome with wonder.
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