Athabasca Glacier Tours

Columbia Icefield showing snow, landscape views and mountains
Columbia Icefield showing views, landscape views and mountains

Athabasca Glacier is a worthwhile place to start out your day in Alberta. This mass of ice is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other attractions like Columbia Icefield, Tangle Falls, and Parker Ridge Trailhead to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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GLOBALSTAY. Downtown Calgary Apartments

GLOBALSTAY. Downtown Calgary Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Calgary
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Price was $829, price is now $563 per person
$563
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Oct 22 - Oct 27
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Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary (YYC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (106 reviews)
The check in process is a bit difficult. Meaning the keyless entry screen doesn’t work super well. I have stayed here twice and I love the building and rooms, but, both times I needed tenants to help. The screen needs a certain touch and the tenants advised that using keys works best (the tip of the key).

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Skyridge Glamping

Skyridge Glamping

3 out of 5
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$1,428
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Oct 1 - Oct 6
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Dallas (DFW) to Calgary (YYC)
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Such a beautiful, relaxing stay. Staff were all extremely helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser

4 out of 5
Downtown Calgary
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$927
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Oct 28 - Nov 3
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary (YYC)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Always wanted to stay here, and it was worth it! Nothing beats a Fairmont Property lobby. I guess my only disappointment would be the bathrooms - that is the teeniest shower ever! But what can you expect when the building was put together in 1914, before any of that was even considered? Thanks, Palliser.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Popular places to visit

Columbia Icefield featuring snow, landscape views and mountains

Jasper National Park South Entrance

Enjoy outdoor adventures and wildlife spotting amid an unspoiled wilderness of rugged mountains, imposing glaciers, dramatic canyons, mirror lakes and green valleys.

Jasper National Park South Entrance
Tangle Falls showing forest scenes and a cascade

Tangle Falls

As one of the easiest cascades to get to in Jasper National Park and as one of the more photogenic sights, this is a popular stop along the Icefields Parkway.

Tangle Falls

Best Lodging Options Near Athabasca Glacier

Glacier View Lodge

Glacier View Lodge

3 out of 5
Highway 93 N, Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, AB
Glacier View Lodge
HI-Rampart Creek Hostel

HI-Rampart Creek Hostel

1 out of 5
Ice Field Parkway, Rampart Creek, AB
HI-Rampart Creek Hostel
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge

Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge

2 out of 5
Highway 93 - Icefields Parkway, Sunwapta Falls, AB
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge
Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat

Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat

2.5 out of 5
Columbia Shuswap A, Fortress Lake, BC
Fortress Lake Wilderness Retreat
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