Banff & Jasper Icefields Parkway Classic
Round-trip from Calgary, connecting Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, and Jasper.
The standard route for first-time visitors to the Canadian Rockies: first adjust to the altitude in Banff, then stay at Lake Louise to see Moraine Lake and Yoho, head north along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper, and make the long drive back to Calgary on the final day. The pace is moderate, and the main trade-off is minimizing time in downtown Calgary, making it ideal for first-time self-drive visitors to the Rockies.
Some trails in Jasper remain closed following the 2024 wildfire; snow may still be present at higher elevations in early June.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Calgary and Transfer to Banff
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive along Highway 1 to Banff (approx. 130 km, about 1.5 hours).
A National Park Pass is required; you can stock up on supplies in Canmore on your arrival day.
住宿：班夫鎮
第 2 天 · Banff Town and Sulphur Mountain
Take short drives around the town area, with most one-way trips under 20 minutes.
It is highly recommended to book your Sulphur Mountain Gondola time slot in advance during peak season.
住宿：班夫鎮
第 3 天 · Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise
Drive along the 1A Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise (approx. 60 km), taking half a day including stops.
The eastern section of the 1A has nighttime travel restrictions during certain periods in spring and autumn; check before departing.
住宿：路易斯湖村
第 4 天 · Moraine Lake and Yoho Day Trip
班夫·路易斯湖（夢蓮湖、翡翠湖（優鶴國家公園）、優鶴天然橋）
Take the shuttle to Moraine Lake in the morning, and drive to Yoho in the afternoon (approx. 30 minutes).
Private vehicles are banned at Moraine Lake; you must book a park shuttle or commercial bus in advance.
住宿：路易斯湖村
第 5 天 · Icefields Parkway North to Jasper
班夫·路易斯湖（弓湖、佩托湖） → 賈斯珀國家公園（阿薩巴斯卡冰川（冰原雪車）、哥倫比亞冰原天空步道、阿薩巴斯卡瀑布）
Drive 232 km along Highway 93, taking about 3 hours of pure driving time, or a full day with sightseeing stops.
There are very few gas stations along the way; the Columbia Icefield Adventure and Glacier Skywalk must be booked in advance.
住宿：賈斯珀鎮
第 6 天 · Maligne Lake and Jasper Surroundings
賈斯珀國家公園（藥湖、賈斯珀瑪琳湖 / 精靈島、帕特里夏湖與金字塔湖）
Round-trip from the town to Maligne Lake is about 100 km, taking about 1 hour each way.
Maligne Canyon remains closed in 2026; please refer to the latest Parks Canada announcements.
住宿：賈斯珀鎮
第 7 天 · Long Drive Back to Calgary
Drive about 410 km via the Icefields Parkway and Highway 1, taking 4.5 to 5 hours.
It is not advisable to schedule a morning flight on this day; booking a departure after late afternoon is recommended.