The Glacier View Lodge by K Gordon Schultz May 3, 2010 written by K Gordon Schultz May 3, 2010 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 2.8K Stay in the Icefield Parkway at the Glacier View Lodge The Glacier View Lodge occupies the third floor in the Icefield Centre along the Icefield Parkway, just north of the Banff National Park/Jasper National Park boundary. Book a walking tour or glacier exploration excursion downstairs and then head up to a room with a view! The centre is a chalet-style stone building and a model of environmentally sensitive design. The inn has 32 rooms total. Rooms vary in size and price. Larger rooms are available for families that need some space, while more traditional-sized rooms are perfectly cozy for couples on romantic vacations. Lofts and corner rooms are also available! Amenities include satellite television, telephones, and spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies or the area glaciers! Choose between deluxe, mountain or glacier view rooms (the mountain view rooms are a bit cheaper) and look for discounts during the low season (late April to mid-June, mid-September to mid-October). To get there: The Icefield Centre is located just north of the Banff /Jasper National Park boundary, on the scenic Icefields Parkway (Highway #93 North). The centre is 60 miles (103 km) south of the town of Jasper and 80 miles (130 km) north of Lake Louise. It is also just 3.5 hours from Calgary, 5 hours from Edmonton, 1 hour from Jasper and just over 2 hours to Banff. When you arrive:Park in the public car lot, which is within walking distance to the centre. From there, Inn staff will transfer your luggage to the inn. (You cannot drive directly to the building). More about the Icefield Centre:The main floor at the Icefield Centre is where you’ll find the front desk, gift shop, excursion ticket offices, and Jasper National Park Info Desk. The second floor has a full dining room and cafeteria open to visitors and hotel guests. In the basement, Jasper National Park operates an extensive interpretation centre with lots of information about the area. Reservations: Winter (November – March) Phone: (877) 442-2623 Summer (April – October) Phone: (780) 852-6550 Check Availability 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Scenic Walks on the Columbia Icefield next post The National Parks of the Canadian Rockies You may also like The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise May 13, 2014 Hotels and Accommodations Feature: The Fairmont Banff Springs May 13, 2010 Best Western Jasper Inn and Suites May 30, 2009 Uniquely Western Accommodation April 9, 2009 Camping and RV April 9, 2009 Guest and Vacation Homes in Banff National Park April 9, 2009 Lodges and Resorts April 9, 2009 Inns and Bed and Breakfast in Banff National... April 9, 2009 Hotels and Motels in Banff National Park April 9, 2009