Columbia Icefield Skywalk with Pursuit: Essential Info
The Basics
Pursuit’s Columbia Icefield Skywalk sits on the Icefields Parkway, 1 hour south of Jasper, 2.5 hours north of Banff. It’s a 1-hour experience—$41/adult, $21/child (6-15), kids 5 and under free. Runs May 3 to October 13, 2025, 10 AM–5 PM, weather permitting.
What’s Included
Walk a 1-km interpretive trail from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, then step onto a glass-floor platform 918 feet (280 m) above Sunwapta Valley. Pursuit’s audio guide (included) covers fossils, glaciers, and wildlife—mountain goats, bighorns possible. Shuttles run every 15–30 minutes.
Key Details
$41/adult, $21/child (6-15), free under 5—book online with Pursuit, nonrefundable 24 hours out. No parking at the Skywalk; shuttle from Discovery Centre (free with ticket). Dress warm—15°C (27°F) cooler than Banff. No bathrooms onsite—use the Centre’s.
Why Go
Pursuit’s Skywalk delivers a gut-punch view—Icefield peaks, waterfalls, 300 glaciers in sight. It’s a quick Rockies win; 700,000+ summer visitors mean busy days—reserve early. Built in 2014, it’s steady even in wind—pure thrill, zero sweat.
If you are driving, you are entering one of the most beautiful roads in the world. There is no Cell reception on the way from Lake Lousie onwards, make sure to download enough soundtrack for your roadtrip. And of course, have enough fuel in tank, car in good condition and some water.
Plan It
Open May 3–October 13, 2025, 10 AM–5 PM (peak adds extra shuttles). Pair with Pursuit’s Ice Explorer ($125/adult combo) for glacier time—book both, save $5. Confirm with Pursuit directly; spots fill fast.
