Athabasca Glacier
Accessible glacier in Canadian Rockies
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Category

Sightseeing

Price

$$

Est. Duration

2-3h

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Wesley Mergard

The Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies, is a massive and easily accessible glacier that offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with this natural wonder.

Situated at the base of notable peaks like Mount Athabasca and Snow Dome, the glacier can be reached from the Columbia Icefields Discovery Center with a short walk. Visitors can take tours on the Ice Explorer vehicles or experience the glass-bottomed Columbia Icefield Skywalk for a thrilling adventure. Dress warm!

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Age requirement

All ages

Seasonality

Summer

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