U.S. News Insider Tip: If you plan to drive the Icefields Parkway, consider purchasing a one-year ... to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre across from the foot of the Athabasca Glacier ...

The glacier is part of the massive Columbia Icefield, which divides southern Jasper and northern Banff, and is easily visible from Icefields Parkway. Hiking trails and guided tours allow visitors ...