Helicopter Flight over the Columbia Icefield in the Rockies from Lake Abraham

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 2.5 hrs to 3.5 hrs
Spoken languages: English
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Discover the Columbia Icefield on a helicopter flight in the Rockies from Lake Abraham, between Banff and Jasper in Alberta!

When you arrive at the departure point, you'll meet your guide, who will explain how the activity works and the safety instructions to be followed. You will then board a helicopter that can accommodate up to 6 passengers.

You'll enjoy breathtaking views from the air in Alberta. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture it all! You'll enjoy unique panoramas and leave with a head full of memories... Don't miss this experience in an idyllic setting.

Fly over the largest ice field in the Rockies on a helicopter flight from Abraham Lake in Alberta!

Offers

1
Columbia Icefield tour
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Set off on one of the most beautiful helicopter tours in the world!

Starting at Lake Abraham and reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 m), you'll see the Columbia Icefield in the distance, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, as well as the north face of Mount Bryce, the 15th highest peak in the province.

Next, you'll skirt the mountain peak of "The Castelets", before crossing the Valley of Lakes, which leads you to Mount Wilson and the Wilson Icefield. You will fly over the Michelle Lakes, situated at an altitude of 2,299m. The next stages of this flight are Mont Cline, the Cline, White Goat, Lioness, Resolute and Hanging glaciers.

You'll fly to Lake Pinto, fed by glacial meltwater from the Minister Mountains.

When you return, you'll have plenty of photos to remember this magnificent helicopter tour by!

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes early

- Departure for a helicopter flight

- Flight over and/or view of the Columbia Icefield, Mount Bryce, The Castelets, Mount Wilson, Wilson Icefield, Michelle Lakes, Mount Cline, Cline Glacier, White Goat Glacier, Lioness Glacier, Resolute Glacier, Hanging Glacier and Pinto Lake.

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Please arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the activity.

Maximum weight: 113kg/225lbs

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Adapted shoes
  • Hat
  • Suncream
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Rockies Heli Canada, Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0, Canada

Included:
  • Helicopter flight
2
Columbia Icefield tour + Hiking
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Set off on one of the most beautiful helicopter tours in the world!

Starting at Lake Abraham and reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 m), you'll see the Columbia Icefield in the distance, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, as well as the north face of Mount Bryce, the 15th highest peak in the province.

Next, you'll skirt the mountain peak of "The Castelets", before crossing the Valley of Lakes, which leads you to Mount Wilson and the Wilson Icefield. You will fly over the Michelle Lakes, situated at an altitude of 2,299m. The next stages of this flight are Mont Cline, the Cline, White Goat, Lioness, Resolute and Hanging glaciers.

You'll fly to Lake Pinto, fed by glacial meltwater from the Minister Mountains.

You'll also enjoy a 1-hour nature walk at the confluence of the Cline River and Waterfalls Creek, where you'll explore the rugged beauty of the hinterland as you hike to Twin Falls.

When you return, you'll have plenty of photos to remember this magnificent helicopter tour by!

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes early

- Departure for a helicopter flight

- Flight over and/or view of the Columbia Icefield, Mount Bryce, The Castelets, Mount Wilson, Wilson Icefield, Michelle Lakes, Mount Cline, Cline Glacier, White Goat Glacier, Lioness Glacier, Resolute Glacier, Hanging Glacier and Pinto Lake

- 1-hour hike to Twin Falls

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

 

Activity requirements

Please arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the activity.

Maximum weight: 113kg/225lbs

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Adapted shoes
  • Hat
  • Suncream
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Rockies Heli Canada, Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0, Canada

Included:
  • Helicopter flight
  • 1-hour hike
3
Columbia Icefield tour + Snowshoeing
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Set off on one of the most beautiful helicopter tours in the world!

Starting at Lake Abraham and reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 m), you'll see the Columbia Icefield in the distance, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, as well as the north face of Mount Bryce, the 15th highest peak in the province.

Next, you'll skirt the mountain peak of "The Castelets", before crossing the Valley of Lakes, which leads you to Mount Wilson and the Wilson Icefield. You will fly over the Michelle Lakes, situated at an altitude of 2,299m. The next stages of this flight are Mont Cline, the Cline, White Goat, Lioness, Resolute and Hanging glaciers.

You'll fly to Lake Pinto, fed by glacial meltwater from the Minister Mountains.

What's more, you'll set off on a 1-hour snowshoe hike in the heart of nature...

When you return, you'll have plenty of photos to remember this magnificent helicopter tour by!

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes early

- Departure for a helicopter flight

- Flight over and/or view of the Columbia Icefield, Mount Bryce, The Castelets, Mount Wilson, Wilson Icefield, Michelle Lakes, Mount Cline, Cline Glacier, White Goat Glacier, Lioness Glacier, Resolute Glacier, Hanging Glacier and Pinto Lake

- 1-hour snowshoe

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

 

Activity requirements

Please arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the activity.

Maximum weight: 113kg/225lbs

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Adapted shoes
  • Hat
  • Suncream
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Rockies Heli Canada, Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0, Canada

Included:
  • Helicopter flight
  • 1-hour snowshoe
  • Hot chocolate
  • Snowshoes
4
Columbia Icefield tour + Snowshoeing + Bubble tour
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Set off on one of the most beautiful helicopter tours in the world!

Starting at Lake Abraham and reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 m), you'll see the Columbia Icefield in the distance, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, as well as the north face of Mount Bryce, the 15th highest peak in the province.

Next, you'll skirt the mountain peak of "The Castelets", before crossing the Valley of Lakes, which leads you to Mount Wilson and the Wilson Icefield. You will fly over the Michelle Lakes, situated at an altitude of 2,299m. The next stages of this flight are Mont Cline, the Cline, White Goat, Lioness, Resolute and Hanging glaciers.

You'll fly to Lake Pinto, fed by glacial meltwater from the Minister Mountains.

You'll also enjoy a 1-hour snowshoe hike in the heart of nature...

Finally, you'll enjoy a photo safari around a unique and impressive phenomenon: the appearance of frozen methane bubbles at different depths of Lake Abraham!

When you return, you'll have plenty of memories to share from this magnificent helicopter tour!

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes early

- Departure for a helicopter flight

- Flight over and/or view of the Columbia Icefield, Mount Bryce, The Castelets, Mount Wilson, Wilson Icefield, Michelle Lakes, Mount Cline, Cline Glacier, White Goat Glacier, Lioness Glacier, Resolute Glacier, Hanging Glacier and Pinto Lake.

- 1-hour snowshoe

- Photo safari on Lake Abraham

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Please arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the activity.

Maximum weight: 113kg/225lbs

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Adapted shoes
  • Hat
  • Suncream
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Rockies Heli Canada, Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0, Canada

Included:
  • Helicopter flight
  • 1-hour snowshoe
  • Hot chocolate
  • Snowshoes
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Meeting point

Rockies Heli Canada, Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0, Canada Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule