Sunwapta Falls
The Sunwapta River plunges into a limestone canyon at a sharp bend. The upper falls have a small island covered in fir trees in the middle.
Sunwapta Falls is located along the Icefields Parkway about 55 km south of Jasper. At a sharp bend, the river drops into a deep canyon. In the middle of the upper falls is a small island covered in fir trees, which can be photographed from the bridge. A few minutes' walk from the parking lot brings you to the upper falls. Following a forest trail for another 2 km leads to the lower falls, which see fewer visitors. Admission is free with a park pass. Nearby are holiday cabins and a restaurant, making it a rest stop along the Icefields Parkway.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Maligne Lake & Spirit Island, Jasper
- Athabasca Falls
- Medicine Lake
- Mount Edith Cavell & Angel Glacier
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk
- Valley of the Five Lakes
- Icefields Parkway / Columbia Icefield
- Athabasca Glacier & Ice Explorer