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Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
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3 hours (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Pass by: Alberta
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY — Drive between Jasper and Lake Louise through a spectacular corridor of glaciers, waterfalls and mountain passes.
Pass by: Jasper
JASPER — Begin or end in this welcoming mountain town surrounded by peaks, lakes and abundant wildlife.
Pass by: Takakkaw Falls
TAKAKKAW FALLS — Discover the dramatic Yoho National Park waterfall and the peaks that feed its powerful plunge.
Pass by: Hector Lake
HECTOR LAKE — Glimpse this quiet glacial lake and the mountain scenery behind its memorable name.
Stop at: Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE — Start or finish the flexible route here, enjoying the same Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.
Pass by: Bow Lake
BOW LAKE — Admire brilliant glacial water beneath Crowfoot Mountain at one of the parkway’s most photogenic roadside stops.
Pass by: Yoho National Park
YOHO NATIONAL PARK — Look toward neighbouring Yoho and the celebrated mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies.
Pass by: Waterfowl Lakes
WATERFOWL LAKES — Enjoy twin turquoise lakes fed by the Mistaya River beneath the rugged peaks of Banff National Park.
Pass by: Mount Murchison
MOUNT MURCHISON — Take in the layered summit of this ancient limestone giant rising above the parkway.
Pass by: Mistaya Canyon
MISTAYA CANYON — A short seasonal trail leads to a narrow gorge sculpted by the rushing Mistaya River.
Pass by: Saskatchewan Glacier
SASKATCHEWAN GLACIER — View the vast glacier that feeds the North Saskatchewan River from the Columbia Icefield region.
Pass by: Mount Wilson
MOUNT WILSON AND MOUNT ERASMUS — Spot two imposing peaks whose names reflect the explorers and scholars commemorated here.
Pass by: Mount Amery
MOUNT AMERY — Watch for this distinctive western summit rising above the North Saskatchewan River valley.
Pass by: Peyto Lake Trail
PEYTO LAKE TRAIL — Follow the short trail to a celebrated overlook above the lake’s brilliant turquoise waters.
Pass by: Skyline Trail
SKYLINE TRAIL — Discover Jasper’s renowned multi-day ridge walk, celebrated for sweeping alpine views and demanding terrain.
Pass by: Dolomite Peak
DOLOMITE PEAK — See the castle-like profile of a mountain named for its pale dolomite rock.
Pass by: Parker Ridge Trail
PARKER RIDGE TRAIL — Hike the seasonal ridge trail for expansive views toward the Saskatchewan Glacier and surrounding peaks.
Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon
SUNWAPTA RIVER HEADWATERS — Trace the glacial sources that feed the Sunwapta River through this dramatic mountain landscape.
Pass by: Athabasca Glacier
ATHABASCA GLACIER — View the retreating glacier flowing from the Columbia Icefield, with optional paid guided experiences nearby.
Pass by: Columbia Icefield Skywalk
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD SKYWALK — Look out over the Sunwapta Valley from this optional paid glass-floored cliffside attraction.
Pass by: Pinto Lake
SUNSET PASS AND PINTO LAKE — Discover a demanding backcountry route leading through remote alpine terrain to Pinto Lake.
Pass by: Icefields Parkway
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY — Experience one of Canada’s most celebrated scenic highways through Banff and Jasper national parks.
Pass by: Mt. Edith Cavell
MOUNT EDITH CAVELL — Admire the landmark peak from afar while Cavell Road and the surrounding area remain closed for the 2026 season.
Pass by: Jasper National Park
JASPER NATIONAL PARK — Travel through a vast protected landscape shaped by glaciers, wildlife and generations of mountain history.
Pass by: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon
SUNWAPTA FALLS — Take a short detour to a powerful waterfall where the Sunwapta River plunges through a narrow gorge.
Pass by: Maligne Lake
MALIGNE LAKE — Consider a scenic side trip from Jasper to the park’s largest natural lake and its iconic mountain setting.
Pass by: Weeping Wall
WEEPING WALL — Watch streams spill down the roadside cliffs, creating a shimmering wall of water along the parkway.
Pass by: Mount Fryatt
MOUNT FRYATT AND GERALDINE PEAK — Spot the sharp profiles of two striking summits above the Athabasca Valley.
Pass by: Endless Chain Ridge
ENDLESS CHAIN RIDGE AND MUSHROOM PEAK — Follow the long serrated ridge and distinctive summit beside the highway.
Pass by: Athabasca Falls
ATHABASCA FALLS — Visit a powerful waterfall where the Athabasca River surges through a narrow quartzite gorge.
Pass by: Maligne Canyon
MALIGNE CANYON — Hear how water carved this deep limestone gorge while the site remains closed for the 2026 wildfire-recovery season.
Pass by: Marmot Basin
MARMOT BASIN — See the mountain slopes of Jasper’s active ski area, named for the alpine animals found nearby.
Pass by: Jasper SkyTram
JASPER SKYTRAM — Consider an optional ride above the valley for broad views across Jasper National Park.
Pass by: Jasper
JASPER’S HISTORY — Discover how a remote railway settlement grew into the heart of a world-famous national park.
Stop at: Jasper
JASPER ROUTE ENDPOINT — Start or finish here for the same complete Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.
Stop at: Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE ROUTE ENDPOINT — Start or finish here for the same complete Icefields Parkway experience in either direction.
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.
- 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
- In-person tour guide
- ICEFIELDS PARKWAY: weather and avalanche closures are possible; check 511 Alberta before travel.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
One of these locations will be your meeting point. Your booking confirmation will have the details.
End Point
Where the tour ends
One of these locations will be where the tour ends. Your booking confirmation will have the details.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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