Banff National Park

Waterfalls in Banff National Park

Majestic Waterfalls

This collection features prominent cascades across Banff National Park and the Icefields Parkway. Bow Falls provides a powerful, wide drop near the Banff townsite, while Johnston Canyon’s Upper Falls plunges 30 meters into a limestone gorge accessible via elevated catwalks. Further north, the Icefields Parkway hosts the multi-tiered Bridal Veil Falls and the 66-meter drop of Panther Falls. These sites showcase the region's glacial meltwater and unique geological formations, ranging from roadside viewpoints to forested trailheads.

Majestic Waterfalls — Map

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A

Bow Falls

A wide, powerful waterfall on the Bow River located just below the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. It is easily accessible via paved walking trails from the Banff townsite.

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B

Panther falls

A 66-meter vertical drop located near the Big Bend on the Icefields Parkway. The falls are reached via a short, relatively steep forested trail.

C

Upper Falls

A 30-meter waterfall at the end of the main Johnston Canyon trail. It features a viewing platform accessible via canyon-clinging catwalks.

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D

Bridal veil falls

A multi-tiered cascade visible from the Icefields Parkway. The water drops from the Nigel Pass area into the valley below.

E

Unnamed

Waterfall located along the Icefields Parkway near the Saskatchewan River Crossing.

F

Panther falls

A 66-meter plunge located near the Big Bend area of the Icefields Parkway, accessible by a short hiking trail.

G

Ci Fuentes Path

Access point for cascades located near the Weeping Wall section of the Icefields Parkway.

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