Sunwapta Falls
Turbulent river
If you are traveling from the South, you will pass Athabasca Glacier, you might even take on a ride with on an Ice Explorer. The Athabasca Glacier is the head waters for this turbulent river.
At the falls, the Sunwapta River abruptly changes course from northwest to southwest and plunges in a cloud of spray into a deep canyon. Follow a trail along the river and you will find a few more sets of waterfalls which is as beautiful as the last one.
There is a nice trail where you can explore the nearby area or continue on to reach Big Bend (6 km), Athabasca Crossing ( 14 km ), or Fortress Lake (25 km). The trail can be hiked or biked.
Seasonal accommodation is nearby if the short stop is not enough. Dining and picnic sites available. It is also the starting point for whitewater rafting on the Sunwapta river 300metres south of Sunwapta Falls Resort. 8 km upstream of the falls, class 3 whitewater rafting is available. You can reserve with the links below.
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Sunwapta Falls
The main falls
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Location Access
Access: From Jasper, head South, Hwy 93A, 55km
Parking: Yes
Trailhead: From Parking Lot
Distance:Short Walk
Activities:Sights / Hiking / Camping / Biking / Rafting
Tour Outfitters LINKS
- Walks and Talks Jasper (Guided Hiking Tours)
- Jasper Park Fishing (Guided Fishing)
- Alpine Art Eco-Tours (Guided Eco Tours)
- Maligne Rafting Adventures (Rafting Tours)
- Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting Company (Rafting Tours)
- Rocky Mountain River Guides (Rafting Tours)
- Jasper Raft Tours (Rafting Tours)
- Jasper Rafting Adventures (Rafting & Wildlife Tours)
Shops & Services LINKS
- Spa Jasper (Massage & Spa Services)
- My Jasper Nanny (Childcare & Dog Sitting Services)
- Edge Control (Ski & Outdoor Store)
- On-Line Sport & Tackle (Fishing Guides & Outdoor Store)
- Weddings Jasper (Wedding Services Listing)
- Jasper Park Chamber (Jasper Chamber of Commerce
- L & W Restaurant
- Syrahs of Jasper Restaurant
- Jasper Canada Day ( Commitee )
BUNGALOWS / CABINS
LODGING WEST IN BC
- Mica Mountain Lodge
(Located near Mount Robson, half an hour to the
Jasper National Park boundary) - Dreamcatcher Inn
(Located near Valemount Just over an hour west of Jasper)
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