Columbia Icefield Adventure
Jasper
The Columbia Icefield Adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the Athabasca Glacier, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, located in the Canadian Rockies.
Top 5 Facts
- The Columbia Icefield spans approximately 325 square kilometers (125 square miles) and feeds eight major glaciers.
- The Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, is accessible to visitors via specially designed Ice Explorers.
- The Icefield is a critical water source, feeding rivers that flow into three different oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic.
- The Icefield Centre, located nearby, offers educational exhibits and information about the glacier and surrounding ecosystem.
- Visitors can experience the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform extending over the Sunwapta Valley.
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