Sight Columbia Icefield, Jasper
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
A sight in Columbia Icefield, Jasper, pricey ($$$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: May–Oct.
Why go
Glass-floored walkway 280 m above the Sunwapta Valley.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jasper, alongside 3 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure, 0.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Columbia Icefield
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- May–Oct
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Jasper, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier from the Icefield Centre.
Activity · 0.1 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Columbia Icefield Skywalk is a stop on our Banff & Jasper Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Jasper
Columbia Icefield Skywalk is our only sight pick in Jasper; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Jasper guide.
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Sunwapta Falls
Falls cutting through a gorge just off the Icefields Parkway.
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Athabasca Falls
Powerful falls squeezing through a quartzite gorge.
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Jasper SkyTram
Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
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Maligne Lake Cruise
Boat cruise to Spirit Island on Jasper's largest lake.
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Pyramid Lake
Lake just above town with a footbridge to a small island and Pyramid Mountain behind.
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Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
When to go
Average daily highs in Jasper run from -4°C in December to 22°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Columbia Icefield Skywalk itself, we suggest: May–Oct.
Modelled monthly averages for Jasper from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jasper weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Columbia Icefield Skywalk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- columbia icefield skywalk, Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, AB T1L1J3, Canada
- Coordinates
- 52.22032, -117.22453
- Destination
- Jasper, Alberta
Columbia Icefield Skywalk: quick answers
How much time do you need at Columbia Icefield Skywalk?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Columbia Icefield Skywalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Columbia Icefield Skywalk?
Our pick: May–Oct. Insider tip: Open about May to early October; usually bundled with the Glacier Adventure.
Where is Columbia Icefield Skywalk?
Columbia Icefield Skywalk is at columbia icefield skywalk, Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, AB T1L1J3, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Columbia Icefield Skywalk?
Columbia Icefield Skywalk appears on Banff & Jasper Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Columbia Icefield Skywalk to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Jasper.
Plan Jasper
- Jasper travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Jasper weather by month
- Lake Louise to Jasper 207 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Jasper
- Athabasca Falls Outdoors
- Jasper SkyTram Activity
- Jasper Brewing Co. Drinks
- Bear's Paw Bakery Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.