Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Plan your visit to Glacier National Park, including things to do, campgrounds, hiking, maps, trail report, passes, fire info, and more.
Plan your visit - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Glacier National Park is a 4-hour drive from Calgary and 6.5-hour drive from Vancouver on the Trans-Canada Highway. Find out about hours of operation, camping, fees, safety, accessibility, maps, weather and more.
Activities and experiences - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Steeped in history, Glacier Park is a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Scale jagged mountain peaks , camp next to roaring glacier-fed rivers or simply take a cool summer stroll or mountain bike ride beneath the towering old-growth trees …
Suggested Itineraries - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Straddling the crest of the Selkirk Range, Glacier National Park is legendary for its snowfall, attracting ski-touring enthusiasts from around the world. Skiers and snowboarders alike are treated to an array of glades, alpine bowls and icefields, with descents of more than 1,500 metres.
Hiking - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Explore the Columbia Mountains on various hiking trails in Glacier National Park, BC. Learn about trail ratings, conditions, regulations, wildlife, and how to prepare for your hike.
Camping and accommodations - Glacier National Park - Parks …
Reserve your campsite online or by phone for the 2024 season starting on January 19, 2024. Find out about camping fees, permits, regulations, wildlife safety and more for frontcountry and backcountry camping in Glacier National Park.
Maps - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Explore Glacier National Park in British Columbia, Canada, using Street View for Google Maps or print-ready topographical maps. Find highlights, trails, campgrounds, and winter permit areas in the park.
Fast facts - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Learn about the park's geology, glaciology, climate, vegetation, wildlife, attractions and trails. Discover how Glacier National Park was created by the Canadian Pacific Railway and became a hub of mountaineering and avalanche control.
Getting here - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Glacier National Park is 342 km from Calgary via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). The park is open year-round, but check for highway closures and facility openings before you visit.
History - Glacier National Park - Parks Canada
Glacier National Park was established in 1886, simultaneously with Yoho National Park to the east. The Canadian Pacific Railway had just completed its transcontinental line, linking together the scattered settlements of the young nation of Canada.