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gregstandt 06-21-09 04:51 PM

Long-term parking for Icefields tour?
 
Hi,
Does anyone know of someplace to park a car in Radium or Invermere or Fairmont for about 10-12 days while we ride the Icefield Parkway up and back? I,ve tried some hotels and Chamber of Commerce but have not had a reply.
Thanks, Greg

Machka 06-21-09 05:23 PM

You might be able to just pull into a side street and park like you would if you were a resident.

vik 06-22-09 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by Machka (Post 9141693)
You might be able to just pull into a side street and park like you would if you were a resident.

I did just that in Jasper when I rode the parkway last summer. Shouldn't be an issue in any smaller town.

Allen 06-22-09 11:55 AM

Church parking lots too.
Google one up, tell them what you are doing, and ask the pastor ahead of time.
I've done that a couple of times camping.

imi 06-22-09 01:40 PM

Are there LBSs in those towns? They might have car parking space...

Machka 06-22-09 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by imi (Post 9146570)
Are there LBSs in those towns? They might have car parking space...

There are LBSs in those towns, but when they might only have 4 or 5 spots designated for their store for car parking, they might not want a vehicle parked there for an extended period of time taking up one of those spots.

gregstandt 06-24-09 09:59 PM

Thanks for your suggestions.
I did hear back from the Radium Chamber of Commerce and they said there's a free lot behind the visitors center in Radium. Non-secured but they said they've had no problems.
I would think that visitor centers in other towns might have the same thing?

gregstandt 09-30-09 09:25 AM

We ended up parking in the lot behind the visitor center in Radium. We left a note with the folks in the center and they told the RCMP next door. When we returned two weeks later everything was fine.

Machka 09-30-09 05:58 PM

Good to know.

How was the ride?

gregstandt 10-01-09 12:22 AM

The ride was the best we've ever had. We'll be back next year.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/icefields2009


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