There are scenic routes and there are scenic routes. And then, there's the Icefields Parkway in western Canada. This 230-km stretch of road, which links the towns of Lake Louise in the south and Jasper in the north, is often cited as the most spectacular place to drive in North America or even the world.

The highway snakes its way through two national parks, so it's little surprise that the scenery should be a bit special, but the sights that await drivers here are beyond spectacular. Buckle up and find out what lies on the road ahead...