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Outdoors Icefields Parkway, Jasper

Athabasca Falls

An outdoor spot in Icefields Parkway, Jasper, free to visit and worth about 40 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Athabasca Falls in Icefields Parkway, Jasper
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Why go

Powerful falls squeezing through a quartzite gorge.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jasper, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Maligne Lake Cruise, 18 km away as the crow flies. At about 40 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Icefields Parkway
Price
Free
Time needed
40 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Jasper, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Maligne Lake Cruise

    Boat cruise to Spirit Island on Jasper's largest lake.

    Activity · 18 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sunwapta Falls

    Falls cutting through a gorge just off the Icefields Parkway.

    Outdoors · 22 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jasper SkyTram

    Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.

    Activity · 26 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Jasper Brewing Co.

    Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.

    Drinks · 27 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bear's Paw Bakery

    Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.

    Food · 27 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Athabasca Falls is a stop on our Banff & Jasper Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Jasper

Another curated outdoor spot in Jasper. See the full Jasper guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jasper run from -4°C in December to 22°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Athabasca Falls itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Jasper from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jasper weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Athabasca Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Athabasca Falls, Improvement District No. 12, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
Coordinates
52.66444, -117.88377
Destination
Jasper, Alberta

Athabasca Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Athabasca Falls?

Plan on about 40 minutes at Athabasca Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Athabasca Falls?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Walk all the viewing platforms and the old channel stairs.

Is Athabasca Falls free?

Yes, we list Athabasca Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Athabasca Falls?

Athabasca Falls is at Athabasca Falls, Improvement District No. 12, AB T0E 0A8, Canada, in Icefields Parkway. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Athabasca Falls?

Athabasca Falls appears on Banff & Jasper Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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