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YOUR PARKS PASS The Icefields Parkway was built by Parks Canada as a scenic drive to showcase the powerful natural landscape of Jasper and Banff national parks. A valid national parks pass is required to drive the Icefields Parkway. Revenues from pass sales support maintenance, plowing, sanding and avalanche control. If you’re a frequent visitor to Canada’s national parks and historic sites, consider purchasing a Discovery Pass for unlimited access to many of Canada’s extraordinary treasures. Details and fees are listed at: pc.gc.ca/jasperfees.

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© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada Catalogue No: R64-442/2015E ISBN: 978-1-100-25779-2

YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THIS BROCHURE HOME AS A SOUVENIR BUT IF YOU ARE FINISHED WITH IT, PLEASE DROP IT OFF AT ANY PARK INFORMATION CENTRE WHERE IT CAN BE USED AGAIN.

MORE INFORMATION JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE: 780-852-6176

LAKE LOUISE VISITOR CENTRE: 403-522-3833

BANFF VISITOR CENTRE: 403-762-1550

pc.gc.ca/jasper

pc.gc.ca/banff

CHECK THE ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE WEATHER

FORECAST BEFORE YOU LEAVE TOWN:

ROAD CONDITIONS: Call 511 • alberta511.ca

WEATHER FORECAST

Banff 403-762-2088 • Jasper 780-852-3185

weather.gc.ca • Visit an information centre

BACKCOUNTRY INFORMATION

Research and plan overnight trips, including potential trail restrictions and closures, avalanche conditions and mandatory backcountry permits. pc.gc.ca/jasperbackcountry

pc.gc.ca/ banff-backcountry

TRAIL REPORTS

pc.gc.ca/jaspertrails

pc.gc.ca/banfftrails

and Banff National Parks

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With a total area of 200 km2, the Columbia Icefi eld

is the largest mass of glacial ice in the Canadian

Rockies. It feeds several large glaciers, including the

Athabasca, the Columbia and the Saskatchewan.

WHAT’S A GLACIER? Glaciers form where more snow falls in winter than melts each summer. As the snow gets thicker and heavier, it compacts into dense glacial ice that slowly flows downhill, like a river of taffy.

GLACIERS AND RIVERS Water flows to three different oceans from this area, known as a hydrological apex. On the British Columbia side, meltwater flows into the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. On the Alberta side, the North Saskatchewan and Athabasca rivers feed into the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, respectively. These rivers provide fresh drinking water for millions of people, and are crucial to agriculture and countless ecosystems. That’s why their source is protected in a national park.

TRY ONE OF THESE SHORT STROLLS:

ABOUT THE ICEFIELD

Athabasca Falls Feel the spray of the Athabasca River as it thunders into the canyon below. Stay behind railings and on designated trails. The rock beyond is slippery and dangerous.

Sunwapta Falls A torrent of plunging water not far from the highway, Sunwapta Falls are just one of the many waterfalls in Jasper created by hanging valleys.

Bow Summit and Peyto Lake A short uphill walk from the parking area leads to a view of the glacial-fed, brilliantly turquoise Peyto Lake.

Bow Lake and Bow Glacier The source of the Bow River, Bow Lake is one of the more scenic and accessible lakes for fishing.

CHECK OUT THESE ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS:

Athabasca Glacier A magical area that can be seen from the road, explored with a commercial guide or visited on a special bus tour. Do not walk on the glacier; crevasses and other hazards can be deadly.

Crowfoot Glacier When this glacier was named a century ago, it looked like a three-toed crowsfoot. Since then, one toe has melted, and the middle toe is slowly disappearing.

Herbert Lake A photographer’s favourite. The still waters of Herbert Lake provide a perfect panoramic reflection of the stunning Main Range peaks, including Mount Temple. The picnic area provides an ideal place for a picnic stop.

EXPLORE! Winding 232 glorious kilometres through the heart of Jasper and Banff national parks, the Icefields Parkway has been called one of the world’s most scenic drives. Around every corner, the route offers fresh wonders – from waterfalls, pristine lakes and broad sweeping valleys to ancient glaciers flowing down from the rugged mountains. Take your time to experience the many scenic stops, picnic spots and hiking trails along the way.

WILDLIFE Wildlife sightings are one of many reasons the Icefields Parkway is known as the best drive in the world. Bears, sheep, wolves and even elusive caribou are often spotted on the roadsides—keep your eyes open and drive slowly, especially early morning and evening.

NEVER APPROACH OR FEED WILDLIFE.Mountain Goat

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TIME FOR LUNCH? VISIT ONE OF OUR SCENIC PICNIC SITES:

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LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE?

STEP INTO THE WILD WITH ONE OF THESE CLASSIC DAY HIKES: Valley of the Five Lakes 4.5 km loop; 66 m elevation gain/loss; 2 hours Trailhead: 9 km south from Jasper on Highway 93 Five small, brilliantly blue-green lakes are the highlights of this outing, considered a local family favourite.

Wilcox Pass 2.4 km (1 hr) return to first viewpoint, 8 km (2-3 hrs) return to the pass Trailhead: 3 km south of Icefield Centre at Wilcox Campground Rise quickly above treeline to the expansive meadows of this glacier-carved landscape.

Parker Ridge 5.4 km return; 250 m elevation gain/loss; 3 hr round trip Trailhead: 9 km south of the Icefield Centre After a series of switchbacks you’ll be rewarded with dramatic views of the Saskatchewan Glacier.

Helen Lake 6.0 km one way; 455 m elevation gain; 4 to 5 hr round trip Trailhead: across from Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint

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