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Icefields Parkway / Viewpoint

Crowfoot Glacier viewpoint

A quick roadside view of ice clinging to the mountains above Bow Lake.

Drive

10–20 minutes · 85 min drive from Banff*

Where to park · how to get there

Pull fully into the signed viewpoint off Highway 93. If there is no legal space, continue and return only when safe. No shuttle is required.

When to arrive

Flexible short stop; allow for safe highway turns rather than a precise arrival time.

Hours & access

Outdoor visit: plan for daylight. There are no staffed opening hours verified here; current closures and signs take priority.

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Approximate place pin. Follow signed visitor access; map pins do not establish parking or trail access.

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Research checked 2026-09-17. Hours, menus and closures can change. Arrival targets and visit lengths are planning estimates.