Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
Description
Admire Jasper National Park’s spectacular beauty from the illuminating and exciting Glacier Skywalk. A 1,312-foot-long (400-meter) walkway that extends nearly 100 feet (30 meters) into Sunwapta Valley, the Glacier Skywalk provides unobstructed views of Alberta’s mountain peaks and glacier-formed valleys. The observation platform at the end of the walkway puts you almost 1,000 feet above the valley floor, with a glass bottom to give you an extra thrilling experience.
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Itinerary
Step out on a cliff-edge walkway where giant glaciers perch above you and the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spreads out below. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk experience features waterfalls, wildlife, fossils and more on an exciting 1-kilometre walkway that leads to a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918-foot (280 m) drop. The walk is presented in an interpretive storytelling format that will connect you to the natural world in a deep and meaningful way. You must park at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center and take the bus to the Skywalk.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 5 and under are free
- Please allow 8-10 minutes for the transfer between the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre and the Glacier Skywalk
- The Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre provides a selection of food and souvenirs for your convenience; the base houses a cafeteria, dining room and gift shop with clothing and postcards
- Infant tickets are free and are required for the Attraction
Reviews(149)
Very informative and a fun experience. We received information from the bus driver as well as tour guides. Appreciated that there was no add on costs.
Great spot… Dallas was very informative. Glad we did the 11:15 booking. It got very busy as we were leaving
Fabulous experience. All well organised and we booked an early slot and there were only four of us on the Skywalk. We could spend as long as we wanted there.
It was an interesting idea. The actual glass platform is fairly small. So many people jammed on it trying to get pictures. You don’t see much more than the roadside pull outs. I found it really expensive for what it was. The absolutely best part was the bus driver. We ended up with the same one there and back. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience fun. I really wish I remembered his name.
Thanks for sharing your feedback! We will take it into consideration. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your bus driver both there and back - I will let the team know!
Neesh and Calla did an outstanding job. Neesh’s narration, knowledge and passion comes through. If I could give them a 10 star I would
Must see. Excellent free tour guide. Crazy looking down and being able to see clouds passing underneath your feet.
Nice experience, but it was crowded, lot of people and the weather was cloudy so we did not get the most out of it.
The picture is misleading. I was expecting this walk to extend much further out as an overhang. Not worth the expense...
Hello ontheroadagain1952, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the Skywalk didn’t meet your expectations. We always aim to provide an accurate representation of the experience and will take your comments into consideration to make our descriptions clearer. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Kind regards, Shenaya L Guest Experience Manager
The Skywalk was interesting but it doesn’t get you very close to the glacier and we felt the admission price was a bit high for this attraction.
As a compulsory part of the Columbia Icefields experience I was not impressed. Bussed the walkway then walking across a very small glass bottomed walkway. Sorry, I have been on way better in the Swiss Alps. All glass and projecting out way further. This was a huge anti climax.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear that the Skywalk experience didn’t meet your expectations. While the Columbia Icefield Skywalk offers a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape and geology, we understand that everyone’s expectations and past experiences can shape how it’s received. Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue to evaluate and improve the overall experience for our guests. We appreciate your visit and hope the rest of your time in the area was enjoyable.
