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Sunwapta River & Falls, Jasper National Park


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Sunwapta River & Falls
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Sunwapta River & Falls: See the awesome power of nature - hear the roar
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  • The name Sunwapta translates from the Stoney Indian words Turbulent River.
    These great falls start where the Chuba Valley joins the Athabasca Valley creating a deep gorge.
    Stay a while on the bridge and lose your self as you are mesmerised by the sight of mighty water falls & the great roaring of raw nature. Experience the tremulous feeling & marvel at the cascading waters.

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper.
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: SUNWAPTA FALLS
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  • Another breathtaking waterfall ,SUNWAPTA FALLS is found just 55 kilometres(33 miles) south of Jasper townsite. The Stoney Nations's word "Sunwapta" means "turbulent river" and a more apt description could not be found for this unpredictable watercourse plummeting over the cliffs into a deep canyon. If you follow the river back from the cliffs, you find that it flows northwest for a majority of its length and then changes course to the southwest toward the falls

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper.
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: Sunwapta Falls
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  • The Sunwapta Falls are located close to the Icefield Parkway, towards the southern boundary of the park. The Sunwapta river is forced through a very narrow canyon-like passage with both at the start and end some very spectacular falls. In the picture you see the most famous, upper part of the falls.

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper.
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: Sunwapta Falls
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  • upper falls at Sunwapta - Jasper National Park
    upper falls at Sunwapta
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    About twenty-five miles north of the Icefields Center. Athabasca Glacier and the pool of water at its base is the source of Sunwapta River. As it meanders north it picks up plenty of snowmelt off the endless mountains until it is a thunderous stream at the falls. Sunwapta Falls is not as dramatic as Athabasca Falls, but worthy of stop.

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    Sunwapta River & Falls: Bridge over the river Sunwapta
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  • The bridge has easy access from the parking lot and is probably the best place to view the upper falls and the canyon. Many long hiking trails converege in this area and it is kind of fun to scramble up the bluffs to view the surrounding mountains. But you will not be rewarded with a better view of the falls. If waterfalls are your primary interest stick to the bridge.

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    Sunwapta River & Falls: Sunwapta Falls
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  • the Sunwapta Falls are very close to jasper (about 30 miles or so) and there is a short walk to the falls from the parking , u can walk around the falls and look from diff angels .

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper.
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: A closeup look at the Sunwapta River & Falls
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  • The Stoney Nations word " Sunwapta ''
    means '' Turbulent River '',
    At the Falls the Sunwapta river abruptly changes course from Northwest to Southwest and plunges in a cloud of spray in to a deep Canyon. In the winter the Falls freeze over and it is an amazing site to see and to take pictures off

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper.
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: Sunwapta Falls - "turbulent river"
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  • Sunwapta - Stoney Indian word for "turbulent river"

    The river flows from the northwest and quickly changes directionover the lip of a deep canyon. The falls are located just off the highway. There is a trail that takes you to the lower Sunwapta falls. The trail on the other side of the bridge goes to Fortress lake and is about 50 km long.
    To go to the lower falls - The trail is downhill on the way in but it's a gentle climb back up, and the waterfalls are very much worth it. To obtain the perfect view of the lower falls, stacked one above another, it is necessary to scramble down a steep bank (cliff) below the last fall. Regardless, it is still an enjoyable hike.

    This is a nice stop on the highway and not really out of the way. If you want more time to explore the area (hike the Sunwapta Bluff) There is accommodations at the turn off where Sunwapta Falls Resort is located. There are picnic sites available.

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper.
  • Website: http://www.sunwapta.com/
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: The Sunwapta Falls and Canyon
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  • The beautiful Sunwapta Canyon close to the falls - Jasper National Park
    The beautiful Sunwapta
    Canyon close to the falls
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    The Sunwapta River suddenly plunges into a deep canyon creating a spectacular waterfall. It's really nice to see and definitely another place you'd want to stop. You can walk around and enjoy views over the River and the falls from different angles.

    It's a short walk from the parking lots to these 9m (approx. 27 feet). The Sunwapta River is quite roaring and wild, really neat to see. You can also walk to the Sunwapta Canyon.

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  • Directions: From Jasper town it's 52 km (32 miles) south or 48km (30 miles) north from the Icefields Center for 48km (30 miles) when you will see the turn off for the Sunwapta Falls
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    Sunwapta River & Falls: Sunwapta Falls .... GO!!!!
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  • More water ....... YAY! - Jasper National Park
    More water ....... YAY!
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    I was told I might be disappointed in Sunwapta after going to Athabasca falls - sooo wrong! I loved these falls more than Athabasca. Yes, Athabasca falls are bigger, more spectacular and all .... Sunwapta are less crowded, less improved, more natural and just amazing in their own right.

    I didn't take the full walk to the lake and picnic area .... it was cold, alternating between snow and drizzle, and I was on a time schedule so ... okay no excuses! I was just cold!!!

    I did walk down to the fall overlook, and across to the other side and did a little walk toward the picnic area, but decided I needed my heater ...... in the car ..... more :)

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  • Directions: Sunwapta Falls is located 55 Km (33 miles) south of Jasper - take a turn at the lodge and follow the signs to the parking area.
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