Alberta
Icefields Parkway runs Lake Louise to Jasper in Alberta, Canada. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Winter driving conditions from October to May.
Base town
Lake Louise
Road length
144.2 mi
Driving time
7 hr 15 min
Rating
9.5 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 5 March 2026
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The road
Glacier after glacier lines a road through the spine of the Canadian Rockies.
Winter driving conditions from October to May
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