It's a bit of a drive from Banff Town (about two hours) to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre across from the foot of the Athabasca Glacier, but you'll quickly find the views are well worth ...

The still waters on Bow Lake. The Columbia Icefields Centre at the Athabasca Glacier is the halfway point. The Columbia Icefield spans the border of Banff and Jasper national parks. At 325 square ...

Just 45 minutes north of the Crossing you will come to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. This is the home base for exploring the Athabasca Glacier and the various related activities.

You can even stand at the foot of the great Athabasca Glacier, which feels vast but is really just one of the six “toes” of the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains.

The Ice Explorer tours depart from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, about 65 miles south of downtown Jasper, where travelers can park for free. Tours of the Athabasca Glacier are available ...

Canadian junior mineral exploration company Pegasus Resources has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Ashley Gold for the Icefield property in British Columbia, Canada. The deal ...