I've traveled all around the world to every continent except that really cold one in the far south that almost nobody goes to but despite the fact that I have lived next door to it most of my life, I had never been to Canada. I've always wanted to go but since I decided to live my life the way that I did I simply didn't have enough money to go and visit their wonderful nature areas.
The problem that plagues Canada is the same one that is a big issue in USA: Everything is expensive and really far away from one another. Fortunately, on this trip my family had a massive RV that I could tag along in and so far anyway, they haven't even asked me to pitch in for gasoline. I don't think they will accept it but I will offer anyway.
This next set of images is was taken in The Colombia Ice Fields, which is one of the largest ice field formations or whatever you call it in all of North America - or so they claim.
Now I'll be honest: While this is visually spectacular and something you should definitely see if you get a chance, I don't think that coming this direction specifically and only for seeing this would be worth it. The terrain is far too steep for there to be much in the way of hiking and seeing as how this is Canada and everything is against the rules, they probably wouldn't let you do that even if you wanted to.
Almost all the shots that we took were from the interior of the RV because while we might have been missing something by not getting out, this wasn't actually our destination for the day and all of the roadside stops are just tourist trap gift shop type things where they charge double what something should cost. Since we essentially brought a house with us and have a full kitchen, we do not need these things. We already stocked up on beverages at a Costco days ago and don't need to get ripped off. I suppose that is one of the many advantages of bringing and RV with you.
Even though it is the middle of summer, it is still quite cold here and I expected this due to the elevation and fact that we are so far north. I don't really understand how weather patterns work but I have never been in a place other than Nepal where there was snow or ice on the ground in the middle of "summer."
So if you happen to have an RV you are likely going to be headed to Banff at some point and this is where you are really likely to encounter this majestic mountain range topped with glaciers.
There are huge mountains all around on this highway between Banff and the Jasper National Park. I think this is how most people end up experiencing this unique part of Canada and if you are driving in an RV and live in North America, you should definitely make this your method of traveling between the two and I say this mostly because of the fact that I don't believe there are any other ways to connect the two.
I hope one day to have an RV of my own and if I do, I will be back to this part of the world. If you don't have your own RV you are likely going to be subjected to rather extortionate hotel and motel options along the way. I don't know if that is for certain because we didn't check entirely but as far as options bookable on the internet are concerned the lodging seems to go for $100 - $200 a night which to me is a completely outrageous price to pay for a bed.