Outdoors Icefields Parkway, Jasper
Sunwapta Falls
An outdoor spot in Icefields Parkway, Jasper, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
Falls cutting through a gorge just off the Icefields Parkway.
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 Athabasca Falls, 22 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Icefields Parkway
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
The 2 closest curated picks in Jasper, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Athabasca Falls
Powerful falls squeezing through a quartzite gorge.
Outdoors · 22 km straight-line - 2Maligne Lake Cruise
Boat cruise to Spirit Island on Jasper's largest lake.
Activity · 22 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Sunwapta 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 Sunwapta Falls itself, we suggest: Midday.
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 Sunwapta Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Unnamed Rd #1E0, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
- Coordinates
- 52.53277, -117.64568
- Destination
- Jasper, Alberta
Sunwapta Falls: quick answers
How much time do you need at Sunwapta Falls?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Sunwapta Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Sunwapta Falls?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Short walk to the lower falls is quieter.
Is Sunwapta Falls free?
Yes, we list Sunwapta Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Sunwapta Falls?
Sunwapta Falls is at Unnamed Rd #1E0, Jasper, 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 Sunwapta Falls?
Sunwapta Falls appears on Banff & Jasper Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Sunwapta Falls to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Jasper.
Plan Jasper
- Jasper travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Jasper weather by month
- Lake Louise to Jasper 207 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Jasper
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Activity
- Jasper Brewing Co. Drinks
- Bear's Paw Bakery Food
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.