Alberta's Icefields Parkway Road Trip Highlights
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10 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app10 attractions in Alberta: Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park, Banff, and 7 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Liz & Leon Diacogiannis | Safaris & Ethical Wildife Travel.
Icefields Parkway
Place
• Scenic drive between Lake Louise and Jasper • Allocate a full day to enjoy all the stops • Make sure to stock up on gas and supplies • Limited amenities along the route
Jasper National Park
National park
4.8
• Northern end of the Icefields Parkway scenic drive • The entire park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Explore diverse wildlife, glaciers, and waterfalls
Banff
Place
• Southern end of the Icefields Parkway scenic drive • Canada's first national park • Offers stunning mountain scenery and diverse wildlife
Lake Louise
Place
• Requires a shuttle reservation in advance to visit ✓ Tickets sell out fast, especially in summer months
Bow Lake
Lake
4.9
• Beautiful spot for paddleboarding • Has a coffee shop and picnic benches
Peyto Lake
Lake
4.9
• 10-minute uphill paved walk to the viewpoint • Upper car park allows for disabled parking
Mistaya Canyon
Hiking area
4.8
• 10-minute fairly easy walk down to the canyon • Great spot to watch the river roar through the canyon
Tangle Creek Falls, AB
Landmark
4.7
• Beautiful waterfall right on the side of the road • Be mindful of traffic when visiting • Small car park located opposite the falls
Sunwapta Falls
Natural feature
4.8
• Upper falls are easily accessible • Short walk from the car park
Athabasca Falls
Natural feature
4.8
• Lots of small paths offer various viewpoints • Main path is fairly flat • Take care as paths can be slippery
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