Journey across the breathtakingly scenic parkway which connects Canada’s Jasper and Banff National Parks with this self-guided driving tour of the Icefields Parkway!
Self-Guided Icefields Parkway Tour:
Banff and Jasper National Parks are among the most beautiful places in North America, but the Icefields Parkway connecting them gives both parks a run for their money. Cruise through the Canadian Rockies with this Icefields Parkway driving tour, which turns this scenic drive into an adventure packed with true stories, fun facts, and plenty of tips about the best places to stop along the parkway.
Gaze up at majestic mountain peaks and their ancient glaciers. Hike wilderness trails to shimmering lakes and roaring waterfalls. Stand atop soaring overlooks for unforgettable vistas. This self-guided tour of the Icefields Parkway lets you choose which landmarks you want to see and makes getting there a breeze. Plus, learn the history of this picturesque landscape along the way!
This tour can be taken in either direction along the parkway. Featuring riveting stories, a lively narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!
TOUR STORIES:
■ Jasper SkyTram
■ Creating Glaciers
■ Valley of the Five Lakes Trail
■ Wabasso Lake Trail
■ Ancient Life
■ Canadian Flora
■ Athabasca Pass Lookout
■ Horseshoe Lake
■ Athabasca Falls
■ Mount Kerkeslin
■ Goats & Glacier Lookout
■ Jasper Hawes
■ Mount Christie
■ Honeymoon Lake
■ Sunwapta Falls
■ Jasper vs Banff
■ Endless Chain Ridge
■ Poboktan Creek Trail
■ Quartzite Boulder Field
■ Canadian Pacific Railway
■ Beauty Creek
■ Excelsior Wildfire
■ Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint
■ Tangle Creek Falls
■ Columbia Icefield Skywalk
■ Mount Kitchener
■ Athabasca Glacier
■ Wilcox Pass Trail
■ Bridal Veil and Panther Falls
■ Saskatchewan Glacier
■ Weeping Wall Viewpoint
■ The Polar Circus
■ Mount Coleman
■ Saskatchewan River
■ Howse Pass Viewpoint
■ Mistaya Canyon Trail
■ Mount Chephren
■ Waterfowl Lakes Viewpoint
■ The Ice Ship
■ Mount Patterson Glacier
■ George Mercer Dawson
■ Peyto Lake
■ Bow Lake
■ Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint
■ The Wapta Ice Field
■ Hector Lake Viewpoint
HOW IT WORKS:
As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest.
TOUR FEATURES:
▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.
▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!
▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!
▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.
▶ Award-winning app
Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year.
NEARBY TOURS!
Banff:
Experience the famed hot springs and scenic wilderness of Canada’s first national park with this combination walking/driving tour.
FREE DEMO:
Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to access all the stories.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Download the tour ahead of time over data or WiFi for full offline use.
Be sure your phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of the GPS can drain your battery.
Allow the tour to access location services and GPS tracking features to play stories automatically during the tour.
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We enjoyed the information got from the audio tours. We were filled in on all the history and sites were pointed out we never would have seen. Now I’m looking up what other parks I can download a tour for. I would recommend it to everyone. If you’re driving the kids it would be fantastic.
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that our audio tours helped you discover hidden gems and dive into the rich history of the area. It’s wonderful that you’re already exploring more parks to download — we love hearing that! We completely agree, it’s a fantastic way to keep the whole family, including the kids, engaged during the drive. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to join you on your next adventure. Safe travels!