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ICEFIELDS PARKWAY GETAWAY Stay 2 nights in Jasper at the Mount Robson Inn. Stay 2 nights in Lake Louise at the Mountaineer Lodge. Save 20% on your stay at each location when you book both at the same time.
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Plan a meal. There are few places to stop so pack a lunch or snacks before leaving. Lake Louise and Jasper have great bakeries that offer boxed lunches and fresh baked goodies. There are many fantastic picnic locations to enjoy a meal amidst outstanding vistas.
A place to connect with nature
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Take your time. It is possible to travel this route in 3 hours but it is a crime to do so because of the jaw-dropping scenery.
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ocated in the village of Lake Louise, surrounded by pine forest, the Mountaineer Lodge is known as the best choice in Lake Louise for a great affordable stay. Accommodations range from standard rooms to spacious two bedroom suites for up to six people. Most rooms have a microwave and mini fridge, and all stays include breakfast, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hot tub, steam room and spectacular mountain views are the extras that make this place special. Open year round.
Drive of a Lifetime One of the World’s Most Spectacular Driving Tours
Unplug. There is no cell phone reception along the Icefields Parkway. Turn off your device and enjoy the views. Bio Breaks. There are a number of locations en route for a bathroom break. The only facilities with running water are located at the Icefields Centre and Saskatchewan River Crossing.
Fuel up. Fuel up in Jasper or Lake Louise before hitting the highway. If you forget there is a small gas station at Saskatchewan River Crossing.
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convenient location on Jasper’s Main Street and complimentary breakfast makes the Mount Robson Inn a preferred place to stay in Jasper. Enjoy the comforts of well-appointed rooms and suites, as well as fridge, microwave and free Wi-Fi. The onsite outdoor hot tubs, breakfast room, ski and bike storage and activity planning services are sure to enhance your Jasper vacation. Family owned and operated, our focus is on your comfort and ensuring you have a great stay in Jasper.
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For winter travel (mid October to mid May), Check the road reports as the Parkway sometimes closes due to avalanches. Winter tires, extra blankets, and winter apparel are recommended.
This Guide is courtesy of: Mount Robson Inn, Jasper & Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise
Columbia Icefield Centre, and Athabasca Glacier.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD
104 km ∙ 65 miles
ATHABASCA FALLS
31 km ∙ 20 miles
119 km ∙ 74 miles
SUNWAPTA FALLS
56 km ∙ 35 miles
2 big landmarks aptly named for their dramatic rise and turn of the road.
TEA NEXT TO A GLACIER Hike or horseback ride your way to the tea houses of Lake Agnes and the Plain of Six Glaciers.
Top Activities To Do in Lake Louise
Lake Louise is for those seeking the purest of mountain experiences. It is a special place to connect with nature and the Canadian Rockies landscapes. 40 minutes west of Banff, Lake Louise offers majestic wilderness without big crowds, as well as independent and locally owned restaurants, shops and boutiques. In addition to famous Lake Louise, the areas mountain side tea houses are a must visit in the summer. Winter time sees the popular Ice Carving Festival in January and World Cup skiing at Lake Louise Ski Area.
THE FAMOUS LAKE Stand in awe at the sparkling blue waters of Lake Louise or paddle the shoreline. In the winter, it’s great to ski or skate.
WHISK UP A MOUNTAIN For stunning vistas over mountain ranges stretching up to 80 km away, take a ride up The Jasper Tramway.
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BEST GRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING Ride the Lake Louise gondola to one of the best views around. Take in a light stroll atop or hike onward to Mt Whitehorn.
Peyto is a short roadside hike to this famous lake. Bow Summit is a bit further in (approx 2.5 hrs round trip) opportunity to experience alpine flowers/ meadows. Highest Point on the Icefields Parkway.
peyto lake & bow summit viewpoint
191 km ∙ 119 miles
Howse Pass viewpoint, and The Crossing Resort.
saskatchewan river crossing
154 km ∙ 96 miles
weeping wall viewpoint
126 km ∙ 78 miles
3 km round-trip. Spectacular views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and Mt. Castleguard
parker ridge trailhead
114 km ∙ 71 miles
MORAINE LAKE DAY AREA The indigo blue waters of Moraine Lake and surrounding scenery were once featured on the back of Canada’s $ 20 bill.
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FINISH AT LAKE LOUISE 231 km ∙ 144 miles
Bow Lake
198 km ∙ 123 miles
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Lake Louise
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As a mountain town, Jasper is relaxed and unpretentious with good food and drink, as well as endless outdoor wilderness at your doorstep. It’s an outdoor sports lover’s playground, with hiking and golfing in the summer and skiing and ice canyon walks in the winter. Jasper is the world’s largest dark sky preserve making for stunning star gazing. Year round festivals and events celebrate the diversity of Jasper National Park, its heritage and mountain culture.
the big hill & the big bend
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MT. EDITH CAVELL Few summits in the Rockies can match Mt. Edith Cavell’s craggy beauty. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or hike onwards to the Meadows.
Jasper: THE GENTLE GIANT OF THE ROCKIES
Lake Louise: PURE ALPINE AWE
Jasper is Mile Zero of Hwy 93. You can travel Hwy 93 south to Wickenburg, Arizona USA.
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MALIGNE LAKE & SPIRIT ISLAND Hike, canoe or fish in this breathtaking valley or hop aboard a boat cruise to the world famous Spirit Island.
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MALIGNE CANYON Walk along one of the most spectacular gorges in the Rockies. In the winter, explore the floor of the frozen canyon.
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Top Activities To Do in Jasper
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