Let yourself be amazed at the creation of a glacier at Athabasca Falls in Alberta. In Wood Cree “Athabasca” means “there are plants one after another.”
The Class 5 waterfall and river wore away the rocks to form the Athabasca Glacier. Here you will want to take a guided tour for a trip along the interpretive trail. Hike on your own, but be sure to stay on the trails.
Explore the lookouts over the canyon from the top, or climb the stairs to see the Falls from the bottom. Hear the roar of the flowing water. Touch the moss, lichen, and trees that even grow out of the narrow cracks in the rock.
The Athabasca River stems from the Columbia Ice Field (see Banff National Park). Depending on what type of rock flour there is in the water, the river “changes color” when the sunlight hits it. Bring your binoculars and your camera for those rare sightings of the Canyon Sprite.
The Jasper National Park
The Athabasca Falls
The Athabasca River
The Athabasca Glacier
There is no public transportation from Jasper townsite to Athabasca Falls
There are various local tour companies that offer day tours to the falls.
The taxi will charge around 95 CAD.
The Athabasca Glacier and Falls are not in the same place, they're approximately 75kms apart.
Lots of parking are available.
visit early morning to cover most of the attractions.
Public toilets are available.
Bring extra clothes/jackets as it can be cold and windy near the glacier.
The Icefield Centre and the Ice Explorer fleet is accessible to wheelchair users.
Don't forget to bring your camera as there are lots of beautiful spots for photos.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Carry an ample amount of water to avoid dehydration.
Only one gas station operates on the parkway and is open only during the summer season.
From the parking lot, the Athabasca falls hike is of 1 km.
Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Monday: Open 24 hours.
Tuesday: Open 24 hours.
Wednesday: Open 24 hours.
Thursday: Open 24 hours.
Friday: Open 24 hours.
Saturday: Open 24 hours.
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Entrance Fee
Adult 9.80 CAD
Senior 8.30 CAD
Youth 4.90 CAD
Family (up to 7 people) 19.60 CAD
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