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Glacier - Illecillewaet

glacier - illecillewaet

Parks Canada
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

With exceptional alpine scenery and deep valleys filled with ancient forests, Glacier National Park is a year-round paradise. Scale its heights following trails pioneered by legendary Swiss mountain guides, take a gentle stroll amid moss-draped old-growth cedars or hike through alpine meadows strewn with lichen-covered boulders. After a day's exploring, sink into an armchair before a roaring fire and steep yourself in the history of Rogers Pass, the final link in the railway that brought Canada together as a nation.

the basics

drive from calgary
3.1h · 236 km
drive from edmonton
4.9h · 371 km
drive from vancouver
6.1h · 458 km

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what to know

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common questions about glacier - illecillewaet

how far is glacier - illecillewaet from calgary?
Glacier - Illecillewaet is 236 km from Calgary — approximately a 3.1-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at glacier - illecillewaet?
Yes. Glacier - Illecillewaet is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

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within ~100 km of glacier - illecillewaet.

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