Canada · 7 days · 1,100 km · One-way
Classic Icefields Parkway — Banff to Jasper 7 days
Canada's most photographed route in full. Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, full Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield (Athabasca Glacier walk), Jasper, Edmonton. Glaciers, blue lakes and wildlife.
Start: Calgary · End: Edmonton · June to September. · Difficulty: easy
Highlights
- Banff townsite
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
- Peyto Lake
- Athabasca Glacier
- Columbia Icefield
- Maligne Lake
- Athabasca Falls
- Jasper Sky Tram
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Calgary → Banff
Calgary → Banff · 130 km
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Day 2
Banff (Johnston Canyon + townsite)
Banff · 80 km
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Day 3
Banff → Lake Louise + Moraine
Banff → Lake Louise · 60 km
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Day 4
Lake Louise → Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise → Columbia Icefield · 130 km
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Day 5
Columbia → Jasper (Athabasca Falls)
Columbia Icefield → Jasper · 110 km
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Day 6
Jasper (Maligne Lake + Sky Tram)
Jasper · 100 km
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Day 7
Jasper → Edmonton (drop-off)
Jasper → Edmonton · 360 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.