Widely regarded as one of the best road trips in Canada, the Icefields Parkway is also ranked among the most scenic drives in the world. Photo: Ng Wai Chor/Shutterstock
NOT ONLY IS THIS considered one of the best road trips in Canada, the Icefields Parkway is also celebrated as one of the most scenic drives in the world. It’s a mere 232 kilometres long, stretching from Lake Louise in Banff National Park to the town of Jasper in Jasper National Park, but it can still take an entire day (or two) to drive it. That’s because you’ll be constantly pulling over to the side of the road, whether to snap a photo of a black bear, elk or moose (from a safe distance, of course), hike to a turquoise-coloured lake or explore an ancient glacier at the Columbia Icefields.
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Don’t miss the Peyto Lake viewpoint, Mistaya Canyon and Athabasca Falls, and consider booking a stay at the iconic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93, can be accessed from either Jasper via Edmonton or Banff via Calgary, and the best driving conditions are from June to September.
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