Athabasca Glacier

The Athabasca Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in North America, part of the Columbia Icefield, which is situated in the Canadian Rockies. Visitors are greeted by a vast expanse of ice and stunning mountain scenery, where the glacier extends approximately 6 kilometres long and is a remnant of the last Ice Age. Plan to join a guided tour for the best experience, especially if you want to step onto the ice itself. Summer is the peak season, but early autumn offers fewer crowds and striking views of the surrounding peaks. The Icefields Parkway nearby is an iconic route that shouldn't be missed.