Tours & Experiences

Book End your Icefields Parkway Drive - Stay in Valemount & Lake Louise Save 10% at the Mountaineer Lodge, Lake LouiseA great location in downtown Lake Louise, free hot breakfast, and comfy rooms are a few reasons why the Mountaineer Lodge is a hotel of choice. Top rated on TripAdvisor, the Mountaineer offers a great selection of rooms and spacious suites.  Our rooms feature modern mountain style paired with in-room conveniences like a fridge, microwave, free fibre optic internet, and streaming TV.  Hearty and convenient guests rave about the complimentary hot breakfast. Our guests also enjoy the indoor hot tub, steam room, guest laundry area, ski waxing room, and ski storage. At the Mountaineer Lodge, you are surrounded by Banff National Park’s spectacular wilderness. VISIT THE MOUNTAINEER LODGE WEBSITE Save 10% at the Best Western Plus, ValemountThe Best Western Plus has come to be home away from home for Valemount's adventurous visitors.  From snowmobilers to mountain bikers and bird watchers to alpine hikers, Valemount delivers year-round mountain explorations. When the day is done, guests retreat to the Best Western Plus for spacious and super comfortable rooms. The onsite Emerald Earth Spa, indoor hot tub, waterslide, and pool are favourite ways to relax and have fun. Guests love the Summit Grill for breakfast and dinner, while the wood-burning fireplace in the Cranberry Lounge is popular for lounging, an apres-ride, cocktails, and light snacks. The Best Western Plus Valemount has earned the top spot on TripAdvisor through our commitment to providing a great stay! They also have an in-house fitness room so that you can keep up your workout routine while on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.VISIT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS WEBSITE  

Like having a tour guide in your car! Download the GyPSy Guide app and you have an instant tour guide in the palm of your hand.  This incredibly scenic drive will no doubt be a highlight of your tour in the Canadian Rockies. Along this drive your GyPSy Guide will point out the must-do stops of the drive, as well as places that you may want to explore if you have lots of time. Be amazed by the incredible mountains, brightly coloured lakes and glaciers that live the western side of the road. There are many stories about important characters of the Rockies who shaped its past and future. GyPSy Guide will even highlight places where you may have a better chance of seeing wildlife. Make the most of your drive!  It uses no data or roaming - just your device's GPS! Visit GyPSy Guide Website to Download - $7.99 download available in App Store or Google Play  (WiFi connection required to download)

Mountain Madness runs cycling tours between Jasper and Banff over the most memorable 4 days of your life. These tours include riding sections of highway at a moderate pace with amazing stops at points of interest.  Travel the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Banff, the world's best drive, and experience the breathtaking valleys, mountain passes, glaciers, lakes, wildlife, and waterfalls. It's an exceptional way to experience Banff and Jasper National Parks at a perfect pace, from the seat of your bike, giving you a great balance of riding, sightseeing, and relaxing.  The tour for 2019 includes staying at Sunwapta Falls Resort, The Crossing Resort, and Mountaineer Lodge in Lake Louise.  They also offer group cycling tours if you have a group of 6 or more people.  Jasper to Banff Cycling Tours Watch the Video to See What This Tour is Like

Getting to the Icefields Parkway and exploring it is easier than you might think, even without a car. Shuttle services run from Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Edmonton, and Jasper, and guided tours along the route mean you can sit back and let someone else handle the logistics while you take in one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet.Ready to book? Browse tours and transportation at IceWalks.ca...............................................................Classic Half Day TourA 5 km round trip hike on the lower glacier with departures at 9:45 AM and 2:00 PM. You will see deep crevasses, waterfalls disappearing into the ice, and get a real sense of just how alive a glacier is.Running May 16 to October 12, 2026, this is the perfect introduction to the Columbia Icefield on foot. Adults $131.43 CDN plus GST, children 7-16 $68.62 plus GST.Full Day Deluxe TourFor those who want to go further, the full day tour travels the entire tongue of the Athabasca Glacier all the way to the icefalls at the head of the valley. It is a bigger day out, roughly 8.5 km and six hours, and it earns every minute. Pack your lunch because you will eat it surrounded by seracs and mountain peaks.Running June 13 to September 20, 2026, with a 10:15 AM departure. Adults $198.15 CDN plus GST, children 7-16 $96.40 plus GST.Indigenous Led TourThis is a rare and genuinely special experience. IceWalks has partnered with Zuc'min Guiding to offer glacier walks led by Tim Patterson, an Indigenous Interpretive Guide, Educator, and ACMG certified hiking guide. Guests learn about the historical and current significance of the Columbia Icefield region through an Indigenous lens, including how these mountain passes were used by several Nations for trading both before and after European contact. The walk also covers the Athabasca Glacier's critical role as a water source supporting ecosystems and communities across North America. Tours run approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with a 9:30 AM start. Available on select dates in 2026: July 3, July 4, July 16, and August 15. Spots are very limited. Adults $158.00 CDN, children 7-16 $96.40 CDN.Private ToursIf you want to experience the glacier at your own pace and on your own schedule, IceWalks offers private tours that can be customized to your group. Contact IceWalks directly to discuss options................................................................Where to MeetMeet your guide at the Icefield Information Centre Parking Lot. Please use overflow parking when you arrive.What to BringThe glacier sits at 2,000 m elevation and mountain weather moves fast, so dress for anything including rain and snow even in summer. Temperatures on the ice range from 3 to 18°C. Here is what to pack:Sturdy hiking shoesWarm layers and a waterproof jacketWaterproof pantsGloves and a warm hatSunglasses and a brimmed hatSunscreenSmall water bottle (500 to 1,000 mL)Lunch (full day tour only)If you do not have everything, IceWalks provides crampons, a waterproof jacket and pants, and a warm hat so you are covered either way.Visit the IceWalks website to book

Get the stories behind the scenery with Great Divide Nature Interpretation. Discover the mountain landscape of Banff National Park through a guided hike to see amazing scenery and local wildlife viewing opportunities. Explore the quiet winter wonderful by snowshoe. Having a guide by your side is an unparalleled experience.