Athabasca Falls
The headwater comes from the Columbia Icefield about 70 kilometers south. Among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains, The Athabasca River thunders through a narrow gorge where the walls have been smoothed and potholes are created by the sheer force of the rushing water carrying sand and rock. Parking and restroom facilities. paved trail and picnic sites available.
In the winter there are track-set cross-country skiing trail nearby. In the summer this is also a starting point for whitewater rafting which takes you down some scenic sights only accessible by water craft.
Check out the sponsors below and take in the adventure that awaits you.
Location Access
Access: Highway 93 (Ice Field Parkway) South of Jasper approximately 30 kilometers.
Parking: Yes
Trailhead: Short walk
Activities: Sightseeing, Attraction
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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