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Athabasca Falls

Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0, Canada
780-852-6176
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Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Jasper
Type: Waterfalls
Description: A spectacular waterfall in Jasper National Park.
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Orebro, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The Athabasca Falls is something you should not miss on a trip to the vicinity of Jasper. It is a mighty waterfall going down a narrow gorge. Like I said awesom!

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Drive a couple hundred feet of parkway, park, and your there. No hike. Just walk around the falls and shoot pictures. Really a great spot. Visit early in day to avoid the crowds. With location will be crazy during peak times. A must see with it's location. Saw a black bear right next to falls and parkway, so keep an... More

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Washington,NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The falls were easy to get to from the parking lot with only a short walk and a bit of uneven pavement. Definitely add this waterfall cascade to your must do list in Jasper.....beautiful

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Not one of the highest waterfalls but definitely spectacular at 23 metres. Lots of walkways and photo opportunities. I would have been upset if I hadn't visited these falls.

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Llandeilo, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Easy to find located just off the Icefields Parkway. Out transport from Jasper to Lake Louise stopped here as the guide says it is a true gem and couldn't agree more. Beautiful waterfall and gorges. Walkways and bridges give you the change to cross the gorges and see the vertical path the water has cut into to the rock. The... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Even nicer in April than summer with the snow and ice over the water edges. Much quieter at this time of year.

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Alberta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Have been here in the summer and now the spring, beautiful each time, must see if you are in the area :)

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

If my memory serves, Athabasca Falls was our last stop in Icefield Parkway before we called the day at Becker Chalet. It is one of the many highly recommended attractions for our Icefield Parkway day trip, the beautiful falls, the limestone canyon, the easy accessible trails. If you look closer, you will see evidences of rocks, cliffs craved by the... More

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edmonton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Visited in the spring when it was actually closed for the season. Closed because the the area can't be properly mantained for safety. There's alot of ice and packed snow covering a fair amount of the steps and walkways, making areas slippery and quite dangerous, and these areas cannot be properly maintained hence the "CLOSED" signs. once there do go... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

What a spectacular place in the winter! I visited the Falls in the summer a few times but the winter scenery is so dramatic! Looks like a totally different place! Breathtaking beauty! What a photog's paradise. Set against Mount Kerkeslin, the scenery is outstanding! Would def recommend on your way south from Jasper.

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