Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Breathtaking Experience at the Icefield Glacier! This place is an absolute must-visit. From the moment we arrived, every staff member was super friendly and helpful. The washrooms were surprisingly clean (which is always a big plus when you’re traveling!), and the wait time was smooth — nothing too long or stressful. The souvenir shops are really well set up with lots of unique items — definitely worth checking out. A big shout-out to our driver Andy, who made the whole experience extra special. He was funny, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was having a great time. This was my second visit, and it honestly felt like a whole new experience. The first time I went, it was freezing cold, so I couldn’t fully enjoy everything — but this time, I finally got to try the glacier water and even did the famous “glacier facial.” Totally worth it! Standing on a 150-meter-deep glacier, surrounded by nature that feels endless, really puts things into perspective. It’s peaceful, humbling, and just beautiful beyond words. Parking is easy with plenty of space available, and the entire setup is organized perfectly for visitors. If you’re visiting Jasper, don’t skip the Icefield Glacier — it’s one of those rare experiences that makes you feel small in the best way possible. 🌨️❄️

🤩 This was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Ride In the ice Explorer to glacier is amazing, some interesting facts were shared by the guides while in the ride. You get enough time to experience , take pictures and if lucky can drink some fresh glacier water if you have an empty bottle. Make sure to have your winter boots and jackets.

Visiting the Rocky Mountains wouldn’t feel complete without stepping onto an actual glacier and experiencing the pure, icy water up close. We joined the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure, and it was a memorable experience. We actually went twice — on our first day, the weather was terrible, with strong winds and heavy rain that made it almost impossible to stand steady, so we had to cut the visit short. Huge thanks to Pursuit, the tour company, for being so understanding and letting us return the next day for free. The second day was much better, and we could really enjoy walking on the glacier and taking in the views. This activity is fascinating, but to fully appreciate it, I recommend learning about how glaciers and icefields form, otherwise it’s just like standing on a big pile of ice with no context. One thing I really liked about Pursuit is that they provide a mobile app with an audio guide. You can listen in real time while you’re there, or download it to review later at home — a great way to deepen your understanding and keep the experience meaningful.

Such an amazing experience at the Columbia Icefield Adventure! Totally worth it — I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Our bus driver Rocco was awesome! Super friendly, funny, and kept everyone engaged the whole time. He also talked about how important it is to protect the environment, which I really appreciated. 100% a must-do!

The main center is gorgeous, well run operation, but as soon as you get onto the buses or the ice climber specialized vehicles you sort of see they spent everything on the main visitor center. The buses are all old, the ice climbers feel like they've been running since 1980s - they cost $1.5m/ea and they have 21 of them, but no "guest services" style functions out in the field (near the glacier or at the sky bridge) - drinking fountain? Bathroom? Nope, nada. It would be easy to have a port o john setup in these spots and obviously the employees are going somewhere (especially the sky bridge folks) The 8min bus ride to the ice crawler and then the 8min ride on the crawler to the glacier were very very lightly guided - felt more like a casual engagement rather than a super tight professional operation. It's cool, do it, but if you look for things like hospitality practices you'll spot some gaps.

If you want to join this adventure tour, you have to prepare for it. First , you need to book this on line. Also, you need to be well prepare for the cold . We went in August , still felt very cold and windy . You have to wear suitable shoes to walk on ice, it's very slippery . The view is great and a wonderful experience to walk on the glacier ( in condition that you are well prepared) . We were there at the end of August, last week of summer holiday, so many visitors and needed to lineup for everything .

An amazing icefield exploration with Logan aboard the Ice Explorer. He was engaging, informative, and had a great sense of humor—making the experience fun and memorable. We even got to cheer for his belated birthday, which added a personal touch to the trip. The landscape was absolutely surreal, and walking on the glacier truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was extremely cold, so I’d strongly recommend dressing warmly and being prepared for icy conditions. The rest of the crew were also friendly, entertaining, and showed great camaraderie as a team. However, there was one incident worth mentioning: a fellow tour member slipped on the ice and had difficulty getting up due to his age. Although three crew members were nearby, they appeared distracted in conversation and didn’t respond when I called out for help. It took nearly 10 minutes as he struggled to get up before our very own tour guide from Trafalgar ran over to assist when he witnessed the incident. While the overall experience was excellent, I hope the team can be more attentive to guest safety on the glacier in future tours. That said, it was still a remarkable adventure I won’t forget.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Glacier Experience! I had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Columbia Icefield! Special thanks to Emma, our Ice Explorer driver, for making the trip truly memorable. She was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating details and history about the glacier while keeping the whole group entertained with her humor and enthusiasm. Her passion for what she does really shined through — hats off to her! Also, sincere appreciation to Morgan, our bus driver, for her smooth and safe driving throughout the journey. Both Emma and Morgan made sure we had an enjoyable, comfortable, and safe adventure from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour — breathtaking views, great organization, and outstanding staff!