Notable waterfall · Town of Athabasca, Alberta
Athabasca Falls
Athabasca Falls is a waterfall in Town of Athabasca, Alberta.
Athabasca Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Athabasca Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Athabasca Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 54.72199, -113.28228. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Athabasca Falls
- Baptiste Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~23 km · Must-see
- Island Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kinikinik Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~29 km · Must-see
- Narrow Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~30 km · Must-see
- Long Lake · lake · Alberta · ~36 km · Must-see
- Steele Lake · lake · Alberta · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cross Lake Provincial Park · lake · Alberta · ~41 km · Must-see
- Skeleton Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~47 km · Must-see
- Amisk Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~55 km · Must-see
- Long Lake Provincial Park · lake · Thorhild · ~57 km · Must-see
- North Buck Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~59 km · Must-see
- Calling Lake Provincial Park · lake · Municipal District of Opportunity · ~64 km · Must-see
- Calling Lake · lake · Municipal District of Opportunity · ~73 km · Must-see
- Flat Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~32 km
- Stronach Lake · lake · Athabasca · ~49 km
- La Biche River Wildland Provincial Park · sanctuary · Athabasca · ~65 km
- Saturday Lake · lake · Thorhild · ~67 km
- Athabasca United Church · church · Town of Athabasca · ~0 km
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Frequently asked
Is Athabasca Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Athabasca Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Athabasca Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Athabasca Falls?
Nearby: Baptiste Lake (lake, 23 km), Island Lake (lake, 26 km), Kinikinik Lake (lake, 29 km), Narrow Lake (lake, 30 km), Long Lake (lake, 36 km), Steele Lake (lake, 41 km).
Is Athabasca Falls worth visiting?
Athabasca Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Alberta on Spotwander.