Athabasca Falls
A waterfall about 23 m high with an astonishing volume of water, which has carved a deep quartzite gorge. It is a must-stop on the northern section of the Icefields Parkway.
Athabasca Falls lies about 30 km south of Jasper, where Highway 93A meets Highway 93. Its drop is about 23 m, and it is famous for its enormous volume of water. Beneath the falls, the river has carved a narrow gorge and potholes, with Mount Kerkeslin as the backdrop. It is a few minutes' walk from the parking lot to the viewing platform, and stairs lead down to the floor of the old riverbed gorge. Admission is free but requires a park pass. It can be crowded, so visit early or late in the day. Do not climb over the railings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Edith Cavell & Angel Glacier
- Valley of the Five Lakes
- Medicine Lake
- Marmot Basin
- Old Fort Point
- Sunwapta Falls
- Lac Beauvert & Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Jasper Planetarium & Dark Sky Preserve