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4.2(143 reviews)

Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission

FromCA$51.47
1 hour
Jasper National Park, Canada

About this activity

Experience breathtaking views from the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass-bottomed walkway suspended 1,000 feet above Sunwapta Valley, offering panoramic vistas of Jasper National Park's glaciers and mountains.

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

Step onto the Columbia Icefield Skywalk and feel the thrill of walking on glass 1,000 feet above the Sunwapta Valley floor. This 1,312-foot-long (400-meter) glass-floored walkway offers unobstructed views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and valleys. Along the Skywalk, interpretive displays provide insights into the region's geology, ecology, and Aboriginal history. The journey includes a scenic transfer from the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre along the Icefields Parkway, renowned for its stunning mountain vistas. This unique experience combines adventure with education, making it a must-visit attraction in Jasper National Park.

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

Itinerary

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Step out on a cliff-edge walkway where giant glaciers perch above you and the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spreads out below. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk experience features waterfalls, wildlife, fossils and more on an exciting 1-kilometre walkway that leads to a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918-foot (280 m) drop. The walk is presented in an interpretive storytelling format that will connect you to the natural world in a deep and meaningful way. You must park at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center and take the bus to the Skywalk.

Admission: YES

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

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All 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

Traveler reviews

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Nice to experience along the drive

Nice experience, but it was crowded, lot of people and the weather was cloudy so we did not get the most out of it.

Anko_vFeb 27, 2026VIATOR

Disappointing - would not go back

The picture is misleading. I was expecting this walk to extend much further out as an overhang. Not worth the expense...

ontheroadagain1952Sep 16, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Fun to do - once

The Skywalk was interesting but it doesn’t get you very close to the glacier and we felt the admission price was a bit high for this attraction.

Terri HSep 11, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Very Unimpressive

As a compulsory part of the Columbia Icefields experience I was not impressed. Bussed the walkway then walking across a very small glass bottomed walkway. Sorry, I have been on way better in the Swiss Alps. All glass and projecting out way further. This was a huge anti climax.

Kevin SSep 6, 2025TRIPADVISOR

It was fun activity. The...

It was fun activity. The views were breathtaking. We enjoyed the viewpoint. Too crowded at the outlook and bus wait was too long.

Bette_LAug 30, 2025VIATOR

Additional information

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
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