Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway runs 232 kilometers (144 miles) through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and has been called "the most spectacular journey in the world."
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Icefields Parkway Details
The Icefields Parkway runs 232 kilometers (144 miles) through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and has been called "the most spectacular journey in the world." Starting in Banff, the parkway travels northwest to Jasper, with some spectacular places to stop along the way, including the aforementioned mountains, namesake icefields, valleys, turquoise lakes, waterfalls and glaciers. Take your time and take in all that the Icefields Parkways offers along the drive.
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Cell Service & Connectivity
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Fees, Passes & Entry Requirements
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Ranger Programs
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Jessie Benton Fremont
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