Athabasca Falls

"Celebrated as a Dark Sky Preserve, the national park is one of the best places in the world to stargaze...the best time to learn about the stars is during Jasper’s annual Dark Sky Festival" Full review

"This large area has a shelter and is ideal for family reunions because it can be reserved ahead for a fee of C$50. It has beautiful views of the river and mountains." Full review

"At 23 meters (75 feet), these falls are not the highest in the Canadian Rockies, but they are the most powerful" Full review

"Park interpretive activities include campground sing-alongs, wildlife presentations, aboriginal programs, and guided hikes" Full review

"Despite being only 23m high, Athabasca Falls is Jasper’s most dramatic and voluminous waterfall, a deafening combination of sound, spray and water" Full review

"Dine beside the stunning Athabasca Falls. The picnic area is 30 km (19 miles) from Jasper." Full review