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(160)
Great experience on the skywalk with breathtaking views! Learned a lot too along the walk! Pretty nerve wracking if heights scare you but would 100% recommend!
Thanks for your lovely review! It's great to hear you enjoyed the Skywalk, and we hope you can return soon.
Our trip to the Columbia Icefield Adventure and Glacier Skywalk was truly a memorable experience. We booked it through the Pursuit Pass at 3:30 pm. From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organised. The team knew exactly what they were doing, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. A special mention to our driver, Nick, who was absolutely brilliant at his job. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so much interesting information throughout the journey. His guidance made the trip even more enjoyable. When we finally arrived at the Icefield, safety was clearly a top priority. We were advised to be careful while walking on the glacier, and the staff were very professional. We had around 25 minutes on the glacier itself, which went by quickly as we were busy taking pictures and enjoying the incredible surroundings. The Glacier Skywalk was a spectacular addition to the tour, offering breathtaking views over the Sunwapta valley and a unique experience. We also spent time at the Discovery Centre, which was a great facility with informative displays, Starbucks, clean washrooms, and a well-equipped dining area. The restaurant and café had a good selection of food, including burgers, pizzas, and poutine, making it a convenient stop. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and one that our family will remember for a long time. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Canadian Rockies!
Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour, and valued the safety guidelines throughout. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Bad value for money, Views you can see from along the road. The bridge itself is an engineering work of art & the glass bottom is why I gave it two starts but the overall experience is naff. Money & more importantly time that could be better spent elsewhere. You have to get on a bus to & from which takes as just as long as you’re on the bridge for & silly warm (no air con)
Great expierence with knowledgeable guides lived our little ice cat . Dress warm . Really fun day do it!
Stay away from this tourist trap. The transfer to the icefield is an absolute crap show. Busy, crowded, unorganized. Pack your patience.
非常愉快珍貴的體驗，在地球急速暖化下，冰原極為珍貴，謝謝你們提供非常棒的服務。
Thank you for your kind review! It's great to hear you enjoyed your trip.
We had Beautiful clear views. I loved being able to look down through the glass. Very cool as long as you are not scared of heights. Oterwise dont look down. Even saw some mountain goats when I looked down below me. And a cute baby one.
Ridiculous amount of people on the skywalk. I have to consider myself a foreigner from the US, but I know how to self regulate my behavior in public. Other nations whether from Canada or Asia have no such mechanism. Pushing, shoving, no respect for others wanting to take pictures. Butting in line. There is no regulating the number of people on the bridge, like there is at the Grand Canyon. Kids jumping around, posers taking up too much space. I will tell anyone interested to do this to enter at your own discretion
We arrived at the gate at 1:18pm after getting off the glacier bus and running to the check in gate. We were told we were too late and couldn’t board the bus to the skywalk. We were instructed to go back to the ticket booth and reserve another time. The line was 50+ people long. Others in line sad we should have been told to take a bus from the glacier directly to the SKUs. None of this was told to us. We were not able to get replacement reservations as the only times available were after our tour left the area. I am requesting a full refund and will be pursuing this through my bank as well.
Great trip on the icefield - Andy our on ice driver was excellent and came all the way from Yorkshire England just to drive us
