Athabasca Glacier, Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada.
The Athabasca Glacier extends 6 kilometers in length and reaches depths between 90 to 300 meters within the Columbia Icefield of the Canadian Rockies.
Over the past 125 years, this massive ice formation has retreated more than 1.5 kilometers and lost over half of its original volume due to climate changes.
The Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre provides educational exhibits about glacial formation, regional geology, and the effects of climate change on ice masses.
Specialized snow coaches transport visitors across the glacier from mid-April through mid-October, with guided tours departing regularly from the Discovery Centre.
Scientists monitor this glacier daily as it functions as a natural laboratory for studying climate patterns and geological processes in the Canadian Rockies.
Location: Alberta
Address: Athabasca Glacier, Improvement District No. 12, AB T0M 2H0, Canada T0M 2H0
GPS coordinates: 52.19083,-117.25528
Latest update: September 29, 2025 13:23
Glaciers shape landscapes from Patagonia's ice cliffs to Antarctica's regions. These frozen water reservoirs indicate climate change effects. The group includes Perito Moreno in Argentina, Jostedalsbreen in Norway, and Vatnajökull in Iceland.
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Columbia Icefield
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Abraham Lake
56.6 km
Mount Columbia
13.6 km
Howse Peak
57.6 km
Snow Dome
4.2 km
Sunwapta Falls
46.3 km
Mount Alberta
18.5 km
Saskatchewan Glacier
7.2 km
North Twin
12.8 km
Howse Pass
46.4 km
Hamber Provincial Park
46 km
Panther Falls
13.6 km
Weeping Wall
17.5 km
Bridal Veil Falls
14.2 km
White Goat Wilderness Area
29 km
Tangle Falls
8.8 km
Stutfield Peak
11.6 km
Chaba River
37.4 km
South Twin
12.3 km
Nanga Parbat Mountain
60.4 km
Maligne Mountain
52.2 km
Mount Unwin
50.3 km
Mount Synge
59.1 km
Columbia Glacier
9.3 km
Mount Whiteaves
60.7 km
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
7.8 km
Stutfield Glacier
8.6 km
Castleguard Glacier
8.3 kmReviews
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