Canada Sunwapta Falls from the Bridge
One of those great waterfalls along the route from Jasper to Banf. You can't miss it since there usually are many tourists around.
Photography Tips
Use an ND filter and tripod. The upper falls are easy to photograph from a bridge. To photograph the lower falls, you will have to take a two-kilometre hike down a semi-treacherous tree root-strewn path. Go around the end of the railing and follow the paths to some promontory points from where you can get clear photos of the lower falls and pool.
Travel Information
On the Icefields Parkway, about twenty-five miles from Jasper. You will need to have a Canada Parks Pass to enter Jasper National Park. You can pre-purchase one online (it's cheaper), or you will have to purchase one at the park gate. Turn off of the Icefields Parkway at the Sunwapta Lodge and follow the adjacent road about a half-mile to the parking lot. Fall is the best time to go there, because, during the summer, the falls are overrun with tourists.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise or daytime in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
08:57 - 16:40
| current local time: 22:12
Photo Themes
Forest
Mountains
River
Waterfall
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