Columbia Icefield Centre
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A model of the Columbia Icefield can be seen in the Columbia Icefield Centre and a multi-vision slide show explains the development of the icefield and its individual glaciers.
From the Icefield Center there is an excellent view of the tongue of the 7 km (41/2 mi.)-long Athabasca Glacier and the glaciated north wall of Mount Athabasca (3491 m (11,457 ft)). There is an even better view from the meadows above the Icefield Chalet (overnight accommodation), which is also a good starting point for several hikes in the mountains.
Ask at the Icefield Center about taking a coach trip on the Brewster Ice Explorer out onto the Athabasca Glacier.
From the Icefield Center there is an excellent view of the tongue of the 7 km (41/2 mi.)-long Athabasca Glacier and the glaciated north wall of Mount Athabasca (3491 m (11,457 ft)). There is an even better view from the meadows above the Icefield Chalet (overnight accommodation), which is also a good starting point for several hikes in the mountains.
Ask at the Icefield Center about taking a coach trip on the Brewster Ice Explorer out onto the Athabasca Glacier.
Hours:
April 21 to April 30: 10am-4pm
May 1 to May 31: 9am-5pm
June 1 to August 31: 9am-6pm
September 1 to September 30: 9am-5pm
October 1 to October 17: 10am-4pm
Tips: Ice Explorers depart every 15 to 30 minutes for tours.
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Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
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