Can you walk on the Athabasca Glacier?

You can walk on the Athabasca Glacier with an experienced guide see Athabasca Glacier Ice Walks for more information. From the Icefield Center on the other side of the road you can get a different view of the Icefields from the parking lot and from the upper level patio where the cafe is located.

How much is the Glacier Skywalk?

Strolling on the Glacier Skywalk costs $24.95 per adult, $12.50 for each child up to age 16, while kids under 6 are free.

How much is the Athabasca Glacier Tour?

Tours of the Athabasca Glacier are available from mid-April to mid-October, but tours are dependent on the weather. Tickets cost CA$109 (about $83) and CA$55 (about $42) for adults and kids, respectively, while advanced purchases reduce the prices to CA$99 (about $75) and CA$49 about ($37).

Is the Athabasca Glacier shrinking?

Since the mid-1800s, the Athabasca Glacier has receded around 1.75 kilometres. Depending on summer temperatures and other factors, as much as 20 metres of horizontal ice is lost each year, alongside as much as 6.5 metres of vertical ice.

Can you drink water from Athabasca Glacier?

Bottled water: You can drink right from the glacier!

What is the biggest glacier in Canada?

The Saskatchewan Glacier
The Saskatchewan Glacier, with an area of 23 square miles (60 square km), is the largest on the Columbia Icefield.

Is the Glacier Skywalk worth it?

Actual skywalk was ok, but very crowded, so much so that you couldn’t really see your feet to see it was a glass floor. The only attraction for miles so probably worth the stop but expect it to take about 1.5 hrs to complete the experience with approx 10 mins on the glass walk out.

Is the Athabasca Glacier worth it?

The whole experience was a highlight of a month long trip around Canada and would definitely recommend it. The Athabasca Glacier was a must see visit on our road trip to the Canadian Rockies. It was worth seeing!

Is the Athabasca Glacier tour worth it?

How long is the Athabasca Falls hike?

~ 1 km long
From the parking lot, the Athabasca falls hike is of ~ 1 km long. The trail is paved and there are concrete bridges over the gorge.

Is the Athabasca Glacier advancing or retreating?

Over time, glaciers advance and retreat, due to climate fluctuation. By current measurements, the Athabasca Glacier is retreating up to 16.4 ft (5 m) per year. At its most recent advancement nearly 175 years ago, the glacier covered the entire area where the Icefield Centre parking lot is today, shown in the photo.

Why is the Athabasca Glacier important?

The Athabasca and Saskatchewan glaciers are the two main outlet ice tongues on the north and east. The ice field has been called “the mother of rivers,” because its main accumulation, or nourishment, zone (névé) lies on the Continental Divide.