Head to head
Canada's two most driven scenic highways. Which is the trip?
Our pick is the Icefields Parkway.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Verdicts weigh road quality, scenery, traffic and how likely you are to actually enjoy the drive on the day. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 23 March 2026
The numbers
| Measure | Icefields Parkway | Sea to Sky Highway |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers Atlas rating | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Driving score | 9.0 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Scenery score | 9.9 / 10 | 9.6 / 10 |
| Length | 232 km | 120 km |
| Where | Alberta | British Columbia |
| Season | Winter driving conditions from October to May | Snow at altitude in winter |
Verdict
Two hundred and thirty kilometres of glaciers, lakes and wildlife with almost no development. Very few roads anywhere sustain that.
Sea to Sky is a better road to actually drive, with sweeping curves and a proper surface, and it is an easy day out of Vancouver.
The roads