Fantastic views of Athabasca Glacier only partially offset the total lack of atmosphere in the Columbia Icefield Centre's dining options. The pricier Altitude Restaurant does buffet breakfast and lunch, plus an à la carte dinners, while the hectic Chalet cafeteria is best for lower-priced snacks like chili, pizza, burgers and sandwiches ($8-14). Both places can get mobbed with tour groups.
Columbia Icefield Centre Dining Room
Jasper National Park
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Encompassing 11,228 sq km of Rocky Mountains wilderness, including jagged peaks, vast forests, glacial lakes and the magnificent Columbia Icefield, Jasper…
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Near the Icefield Parkway's midpoint, just east of a dramatic bend in the roadway, this lookout offers amazing views southeast down the valley of the…
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5. Bridal Veil Falls Viewpoint
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Near the Icefield Parkway's midpoint, just east of a dramatic bend in the roadway, this lookout offers amazing views southeast down the valley of the…
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8. Saskatchewan River Crossing
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