Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
About this activity
Highlights
- Glass-bottomed walkway 1,000 feet above Sunwapta Valley
- Panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and valleys
- Interpretive displays on geology and ecology
- Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
- Experience the thrill of walking on glass over a valley
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Admission to the Glacier Skywalk
- Scenic transfer by coach from Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre to the Glacier Skywalk
- Access to interpretive displays along the Skywalk
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Highway 93, Icefields Pkwy, Canada
Important information
Know before you book
- The Skywalk is open seasonally; check operating dates before booking.
- Tickets are non-refundable; plan your visit accordingly.
- The experience is weather-dependent; cancellations may occur due to adverse conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for outdoor terrain.
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions.
- Allow approximately 1 hour for the entire experience, including the scenic transfer.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- 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
- Accessible tour requests require at least 72 hours’ advance notice and must be arranged through the contact options on our official website.
Traveler reviews
Slightly underwhelming
Views are good, but overpriced for what it is. The platform itself is quite small, but often quite crowded. Whilst some interesting info on the short walk to it, the views aren't much better than what you could see from the many free roadside lay-by's you can stop at. Staff at centre were also not very friendly nor helpful, and seemed quite disinterested.
A Memorable Glacier Experience
Riding the enormous Ice Explorer and stepping onto the glacier was a memorable family experience. Walking on the surface feels much like walking on snow, but the setting and the journey there make it special. We had about half an hour on the glacier to look around and take photos. Dress warmly—the wind made it very cold during our late-September visit. It’s a nice experience to walk on a glacier but it’s actually not so different from walking on snow. So I would say it’s once in a lifetime must.
Great experience
Don’t take glass drinks up there or food as it gets quite busy and squashy Buses were very frequent, staff were helpful Views were amazing
Skywalk views
Amazing views. Great pictures. The waterfalls are so cool. You can hear them from the skywalk. Must see.
Skywalk via Dallas
Dallas truly added to this incredible experience. He was a wealth of knowledge and was so enthusiastic. He really made this so much fun.