The Glacier Discovery Walk will extend 30m out over the valley and It will be approached by a 400m walkway from a free public viewing area. The 400m walkway will highlight information about the ecology, geology, glaciology, Aboriginal history and social history of the area.
The Glacier Discovery Walk will be at the Tangle Ridge Viewpoint on the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park.
Brewster Travel Canada has received approval to proceed with the next steps in the development of the project, including negotiating a mutually acceptable construction contract and lease agreement with Parks Canada. The scheme is still subject to additional approvals and reviews.
Parks Canada has announced that the project has met all of the required environment assessment guidelines and is acceptable within its policy framework. Brewster said that it has worked with designers, architects, engineers and environmental associates to ensure that the Glacier Discovery Walk exceeds park standards, reflects and is respectful of the natural surroundings while preserving the natural beauty of the area.
The project's design has been developed by Sturgess Architecture in Calgary.
