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Athabasca Glacier
Part of the Columbia Icefield, the Athabasca Glacier is the most accessible and therefore most visited glacier in North America. This 6 km (4 mi) long slab of ice is found right across the Columbia Icefield Visitors' Centre where many icefield tours depart from. The Athabasca Glacier is made up of ancient ice that slowly moves down and melts creating water for three rivers in Alberta that eventually drain into the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic Oceans.
Address: . Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Victoria Glacier
Visible as the magnificent backdrop of Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier can be seen sitting at the base of Mt Victoria. Melt water from the Victoria Glacier feeds the famous Lake Louise.
Address: . Lake Louise AB CA
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Wapta Icefield
The Wapta Icefield is an area that straddles the Continental Divide, and is a source of several glaciers including the Peyto Glacier in Alberta and the Yoho Glacier in British Columbia. The icefield roughly covers 80 sq km (31 sq mi), and is a heavily studied area.
Address: Continental Divide CA
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Andromeda Glacier
Part of the Columbia Icefield, the Andromeda Glacier was once one with the Athabasca Glacier. This sheet of ancient ice has now melted considerably that it rests far above the Athabasca.
Address: Columbia Icefields, along the Icefields Parkway
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Saskatchewan Glacier
The largest glacier on the Columbia Icefield, the Saskatchewan Glacier is roughly 13 km (8 mi) long and covers an area of 30 sq km (11.5 sq mi). Visitors may get up-close to this glacier via snowcoach tours, which allow patrons to walk on this ancient slab of ice. The glacier varies in depth from 90 m (295 ft) to 300 m (984 ft).
Address: Columbia Icefield Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Crowfoot Glacier
This is one of more than 100 glaciers that can be seen along the Icefields Parkway. Years ago, this glacier resembled a crow's foot, with three large toe-like extensions. The lower "toe" of this foot has since receded so much that only two toes remain.
Address: 197 km (123 mi) S of Jasper/33 km (20.6 mi) N of Lake Louise AB CA
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Peyto Glacier
Part of the Wapta Icefield, this glacier’s meltwaters feed the turquoise-coloured Peyto Lake. The glacier is a two to three hour hike from the Peyto Lookout just off the Trans-Canada Highway.
Address: 5 km south of Peyto Lake, north of Lake Louise AB CA
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Castleguard Glacier
This glacier is one of the major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. It is located on Castleguard Mountain, along the eastern face.
Address: Southeastern edge of the Columbia Icefield, along the Icefields Parkway
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Hector Glacier
Found on the north slope of Mount Hector, this glacier extends northward for 3 km (1.9 mi). In the summer of 1938, a large part of this glacier cracked, 60 m (197 ft) thick, off and slid into the Molar Creek valley, destroying everything in its wake, causing hazardous conditions in the area.
Address: Bow River Valley, east of Hector Lake AB CA
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Columbia Icefield
This massive field of ancient ice covers 325 sq km (125 sq mi) and reaches depths estimated at 365 m (1299 ft). The Columbia Icefield is composed of a massive plateau of ice, and 6 major glaciers (and numerous smaller ones). Straddling the Continental Divide, the icefield feeds three of the continents major river systems: the Columbia, Mackenzie and Saskatchewan. Meltwaters from the icefield flow to three different oceans (the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic). Called a hydrological apex, it is one of only two in the world that feeds three oceans. Markers at the icefield indicate the rate at which the toe of the Athabasca Glacier has receded this century. For a charge, tours of the glacier are given on custom designed Brewster Ice Explorer from the spring and fall. Ice-walk tours are also available April 10th until October 20th.
Address: Icefields Parkway AB
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Bow Glacier
Flowing from the Wapta Icefield and visible from the Icefields Parkway, this glacier supplies melt water for Bow Lake and the Bow River. Now heavily receded, the glacier was first visited in 1987 when the ice reached the base of the mountain.
Address: 37 km northwest of Lake Louise AB CA
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Waputik Icefield
Encompassing about 40 sq km (15 sq mi), this icefield is located on the Continental Divide between Banff and Yoho National Parks. Its melt waters feed several lakes and rivers including the Bow River on the eastern slope and the Kicking Horse River on the west.
Address: 20 km northwest of Lake Louise AB
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Angel Glacier
Angel Glacier, with its long wings spreading horizontally, is located on the northeastern slope of Mount Edith Cavell. The glacier has formed a small lake at its base known as Cavell Pond.
Address: 29 km (11.8 mi) S of Jasper on Hwy. 93 AB
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Vulture Glacier
Located just northwest of Lake Louise, this glacier is visible from the Icefields Parkway. It is part of the Wapta Icefield, which is located on the Continental Divide. The glacier is also a site for backcountry skiing.
Address: Northwest of Lake Louise, on the Wapta Icefield AB CA
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Kitchener Glacier
This glacier is visible from the Icefields Parkway, and is part of the Columbia Icefield. It entirely covers Mount Kitchener’s summit.
Address: . Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Mons Icefield
Connected to the Lyell Icefield, the Mons Icefield is located just inside the Alberta border. The icefield area provides ski mountaineering and backcountry exploration.
Address: On the Continental Divide, along the Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Wilson Icefield
This small icefield is located just off Highway 93, along the Icefields Parkway. Various helicopter tours are available to this icefield.
Address: Along the Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Freshfield Icefield
Only accessible by a helicopter ride and challenging back country trekking, the Freshfield Icefield is a large icefield that straddles the BC and Alberta border. It, along with Mount Freshfield, were named after a president of the London Alpine Club. Ski mountaineering is possible in this area.
Address: On the Continental Divide, along the Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Dome Glacier
Visible from the Icefields Parkway, this glacier descends from Snow Dome Mountain, whose summit is entirely covered by the Columbia Icefield. The glacier is about 30 m (98 ft) thick.
Address: On the Columbia Icefield's Continental Divide Icefields Parkway AB CA
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Stutfield Glacier
From this point, view the Sunwapta River, an excellent example of a braided river. The valley bottom is filled with sand and gravel spreading the river across the valley floor in interlacing channels. The Stutfield Glacier features a picturesque pair of ice falls which spill down the face of Mt. Stutfield.
Address: 95 km (59.3 mi) S of Jasper 135 km (84.3 mi) N of Lake Louise. AB
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