An American-owned company seeks to build a privately-owned glass and metal walkway for visitors of Jasper National Park, but after much public debate, plans have temporarily been halted. If built, travelers on Canadian train trips through the area could literally float above steep cliffs, practically flying above the stunning Rocky Mountains.

Although critics believe that the walkway would taint the natural landscape, proponents of its construction believe that it would boost tourism in the area and provide funds to preserve and perpetuate natural wildlife. Travel activities and accommodations abound in Jasper, where visitors can already zipline through the valley or take a ride on the Banff Gondola and Jasper Tramway.

The proposed location for the Glacier Discovery Walk is currently a highway turnoff. The 400-meter interpretive trail would lead to a glass floor viewing platform, where people can look down into the vast landscape. Stopping in Jasper, tourists on train trips across Canada would be able to enjoy the scenery in a way that no one has before.

The design has recently won an international competition in Barcelona and boasts a simple elegance. Using weathering steel, the structure is meant to naturally blend into its environment, acting as an invisible vessel rather than an intrusion.