The Columbia Icefield feeds the Sunwapta River. The rest stop at Sunwapta Falls is a two-for-one deal: one waterfall is right off the parking lot and the other one is a half-mile walk along the cliff.

The Athabasca River still boasts Class II rapids though ... For more of a challenge, adventurers should consider the Fraser or Sunwapta rivers, which include Class III rapids.

First snow Morning in Jasper National Park Alberta Canada Snow-covered winter landscape in the Sunwapta Falls on Athabasca river. Beautiful background photo. Start ski season. Head to beautiful ...

Highway 93 north was closed from Saskatchewan River Crossing to Athabasca Falls, according to Alberta Transportation's website. Travellers near Sunwapta Falls wait for the highway to reopen.