Canada Holidays: Discover Beauty of Cascading Athabasca Falls

Located in Jasper National Park on the upper Athabasca River, Athabasca Falls is one of the most wonderful natural formations in Canada. If the powerful sink of the fall will take your breath away, then the surrounding beauty of mountains and the huge expanse of luxuriant greenery are sure to leave you wanting for more! No wonder, a good number of naturists who buy tickets for holidaying in this part of Canada pay a visit to this fascinating waterfall.

When Height doesn’t matter, but Force Does   

Height of the Athabasca Falls, about 23m, is not that mind-boggling, but its force due to a large quantity of water falling into a deep ravine makes it one of the most powerful waterfalls in the country. Even during the winter season, when waters in Athabasca River happen to be at lowest level, the flow over the falls is plenteous enough to leave your jaw dropped. The water falls over a layer of metamorphic rock before passing through a deep short gorge and many small potholes. Close to this water-body are many overlooks and walking trails, from where visitors can view and click it safely.  

What to See

A part of Jasper National Park, the area surrounding the falls is opulent in natural beauty and thriving in wildlife. Apart from the stunning views of mountains, you can enjoy the rich flora and fauna of the region. Wildlife in the park includes elk, moose, mountain goats, gray wolves and grizzly bears. Bird-watching, rafting and trekking are other exciting excursions for tourists netting air tickets to board flights for Canada holidays. White water rafting starts below the falls.

How to Reach There

Athabasca Falls is about an hour's drive north of the Columbia Icefields and is accessible from a well-signed turnoff just west of the Hwy 93 and Hwy 93A conjugation. From Jasper Town, it is just a 15 minutes drive towards north. The parking lot is very close to the falls. International tourists can book tickets to Edmonton International Airport or Calgary International Airport, which are two nearest airports.