🏔️ Banff to Jasper: Icefields Parkway Road Trip
Drive the legendary Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper — Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, and Athabasca Falls. 290 km of world-class scenery.
Trip Highlights
- Consistently ranked one of the world's most scenic drives
- Walk on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield
- Peyto Lake — the most photographed lake in the Rockies
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Itinerary — 7 Stops
Banff Town, AB
1–2 hoursBanff, AB
Fill up on fuel and supplies — the charming mountain town is your launchpad for the Parkway.
Lake Louise, AB
2 hoursLake Louise, AB
The iconic turquoise glacier lake ringed by peaks — arrive early to beat the crowds.
Bow Lake, AB
45 minBow Lake, AB
One of the most beautiful glacially fed lakes in the Rockies, with the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge on its shore.
Peyto Lake Lookout, AB
1 hourBow Summit, AB
A short hike rewards you with one of the most photographed views in Canada — vivid aquamarine water shaped like a wolf.
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB
2–3 hoursColumbia Icefield, AB
Book the Glacier Adventure — ride a special vehicle onto the Athabasca Glacier and stand on 300-metre-thick ice.
Athabasca Falls, AB
45 minJasper, AB
The most powerful waterfall in the Canadian Rockies — deafening in spring snowmelt.
Jasper Town, AB
2–3 hoursJasper, AB
End point — explore the quaint mountain town, watch for wildlife on the outskirts, and check out Maligne Canyon.
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Banff to Jasper: Icefields Parkway Road Trip Stop 1: Banff Town, Banff, AB Stop 2: Lake Louise, AB Stop 3: Bow Lake, AB Stop 4: Peyto Lake Lookout, Bow Summit, AB Stop 5: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, AB Stop 6: Athabasca Falls, Jasper, AB Stop 7: Jasper Town, Jasper, ABOpen in TripNav →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the banff to jasper: icefields parkway road trip take?
Driving time alone is typically 2–3 days. With stops at all 7 points in the itinerary, plan for 2–3 days.
What's the best time of year for this road trip?
Late June through September offers the best weather. Some routes (like the Icefields Parkway) may have road closures October–May due to snow.
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