Columbia Icefield Adventure with Pursuit: Essential Info
The Basics
Pursuit’s Columbia Icefield Adventure launches from the Glacier Discovery Centre on the Icefields Parkway—1 hour south of Jasper, 2.5 hours north of Banff. It’s a 3-hour combo—$114/adult, $59/child (6-15), kids 5 and under free. Runs May 3–October 13, 2025, 10 AM–5 PM.
What’s Included
Board a massive Ice Explorer—56 seats, all-terrain—for a 90-minute ride onto the Athabasca Glacier’s 10,000-year-old ice. Step out, walk it, sip glacial water. Then shuttle to the Skywalk—1 km of glass-floor thrills 918 ft (280 m) above Sunwapta Valley, with audio guides on geology and wildlife.
Key Details
$114/adult, $59/child (6-15), free under 5—book online with Pursuit, nonrefundable 24 hours out. Park at the Discovery Centre (200 spots, fills fast); no direct Skywalk access. Wear sturdy shoes, layers—glacier’s 15°C (27°F) cooler than base. Bathrooms at Centre, none on tour.
Why Go
Pursuit’s Columbia Icefield Adventure is a Rockies icon—touch ancient ice, peer into glacial depths from the Skywalk. Over 700,000 summer visitors hit the area—slots vanish. Since 1940s, their Ice Explorers (now with seatbelts) make it a bucket-list must.
Plan It
Runs May 3–October 13, 2025, 10 AM–5 PM (peak adds shuttles every 15 mins). Glacier stop’s 20-30 minutes; Skywalk’s self-paced. Pair with Pursuit’s Banff Gondola ($229/adult combo), save $5. Confirm with Pursuit—700,000+ visitors mean it’s busy.
