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Athabasca Falls Rafting

Athabasca Canyon Run

Jasper Athabasca Falls Canyon Run Family Rafting
Raft beautiful Athabasca Canyon on a half-day whitewater rafting adventure from Jasper. The Athabasca Falls Canyon Rafting Run is a fun, family-friendly Class 2+ rapids. Start rafting at the base of Jasper's Athabasca Falls and enjoy the 7.5-mile (12-km) stretch of athabasca river!
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Athabasca Glacier

Columbia Icefield Tour & Glacier Skywalk

Canadian Rockies Columbia Icefield Tour & Glacier Skywalk
Walk on the Glass-Bottom Glacier Skywalk and tour the Athabasca Glacier in the Rugged Ice Explorer Vehicle from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.
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Raft from Athabasca Falls

Athabasca River Mile 5

Jasper Athabasca Falls River Family Rafting
Have a lot of fun Rafting the Athabasca River! Athabasca river is great for a river rafting introduction as it begins with an approximately 10-minute float before the class II rapids. A soft river rafting adventure perfect for kids and beginners, that includes round trip transport from Jasper.
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Lower Athabasca Falls in Spring

In spring, the Lower Falls at Athabasca Falls offer a dramatic and energized display of seasonal renewal.

Lower Athabasca Falls in Spring

Lower Athabasca Falls in Spring

In spring, the Lower Falls at Athabasca Falls offer a dramatic and energized display of seasonal renewal. As snow and glacier ice begin to melt upstream, the Athabasca River swells with cold, silt-laden water that rushes through the gorge with tremendous power. By the time it reaches the lower section of the falls, the water has plunged through the narrow limestone canyon and bursts out into the open with roaring intensity. The volume and velocity of the flow are at their seasonal peak, sending mist and spray billowing outward into the surrounding rock walls and forest.

The pathways leading to the lower viewpoints—accessible by a short walk with stairs and bridges—allow visitors to witness the water’s energy as it surges through sculpted rock channels and continues downstream. Potholes, swirling eddies, and wet canyon walls glisten in the spring sunlight, and the noise here is amplified by the echo chamber of the narrow gorge. Spring also brings vibrant greenery to the riverbanks, contrasting beautifully with the churning, pale-blue river below. It’s a time when the raw force of nature is fully visible—and powerfully felt—in every sight and sound at the Lower Falls. Hiking Athabasca Falls

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Athabasca Falls Map

Location of Athabasca Falls on Jasper National Park's Icefields Parkway.

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Inside Athabasca Falls

Under Bridge of Athabasca Falls

Under the walking Bridge of Athabasca Falls.

Athabasca Falls into Athabasca River

Athabasca Falls into Athabasca River.

Athabasca Falls Main Viewpoint

Athabasca Falls Main Viewpoint.

Athabasca Falls in Winter

Athabasca Falls in Winter.

Athabasca Falls Stairs

Athabasca Falls Hiking Viewpoint Stairs.

Athabasca Falls into Athabasca River

Athabasca Falls into Athabasca River.

Athabasca Falls Main Viewpoint

Athabasca Falls Main Viewpoints.

Athabasca Falls High Waterflow

Athabasca Falls High Waterflow.