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    Kerkeslin Falls
    Dropping down a canyon on Mount Kerkeslin, this waterfall is a tiered cascade falling from 310 m (1,017ft) high. It is a waterfall popular for ice climbing in the winter.
    Address: 31 km southeast of Jasper, near Athabasca Falls Jasper  AB  CA
     

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    Cascade Falls
    Found on the southern face, these falls are the namesake of Cascade Mountain. At approximately 300 m (984 ft) tall, Cascade Falls are visible from Highway 1A south of Banff. Ice climbing of the falls is possible.
    Address: . Banff  AB  CA
     

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    Silverton Falls
    Silverton Falls is a 150 ft (46 m) tall waterfall located along Highway 1A in the Bow Valley Parkway. The falls cascade into Silverton Creek and can be access by a small trail.
    Address: Rockbound Lake Trail, 28 km north of Banff   AB  CA
     

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    Fryatt Creek Falls
    This waterfall cascades down a 150-m-tall (492 ft) wall into Fryatt Lake below. The falls are located near the Athabasca Falls, about 20 km (12 mi) into the Fryatt Valley trail.
    Address: Off the Geraldine Fire Road, near Athabasca Falls Jasper  AB  CA
     

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    Panther Falls
    This plunging waterfall is located on the Icefields Parkway near the Big Bend and 11 km (7 mi) south of the Icefields Centre. About 200 ft (60 m) tall, the falls are accessed through a 0.5 km (0.3 mi) long hike.
    Address: . Banff  AB  CA
     

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    Bridal Veil Falls
    Bridal Veil Falls are a popular waterfall located near the Lake Agnes Teahouse. Both the falls and the teahouse are accessed at Lake Louise via the Lake Agnes trail. The falls are approximately 100 ft (31 m) tall and drop down into Mirror Lake.
    Address: . Lake Louise  AB  CA
     

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    Sunwapta and Lower Sunwapta Falls
    Here, the Sunwapta River abruptly changes its course from NW to SW and plunges into a deep canyon producing a spectacular waterfall. The lower falls are about 2 km (1.2 mi) away. Open: June to Sept.
    Address: 55 km (34.3 mi) S of Jasper/l 75 km (109 mi) N of Lake Louise.
     

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    Lower and Upper Geraldine Falls
    About a kilometer apart from each other, these two waterfalls both drop into the Geraldine Lakes. The lower waterfall is about 90 m (295 ft) high and drops into a gorge while the upper waterfall is about 152 m (500 ft) high and drops over a wide cliff.
    Address: 31 km south of Jasper, off the Geraldine Fire Road   AB  CA
     

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    Tangle Falls
    Beautiful waterfalls tumble down the Tangle Ridge. Bighorn sheep are often seen in this area.
    Address: 96 km (60 mi) S of Jasper l34 km (83.75 mi) N of Lake Louise.
     

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    Kitchener Creek Falls
    Visible from the Icefields Parkway and located just north of the Icefields Centre is this 122-m-tall (400 ft) waterfall. The fall, which is actually Kitchener Creek, snakes down the face of the canyon, ending up in the Sunwapta River.
    Address: 6 km north of the Icefields Centre Jasper  AB  CA
     

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    Cauldron Falls
    Found just upstream from Peyto Lake and clearly visible in the distance from the Peyto Lake lookout is Cauldron Falls. Enclosed by mountains, the waterfall pours down in several segments.
    Address: . Lake Louise  AB  CA
     

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    Athabasca Falls
    The force of the Athabasca River is funnelled into a narrow canyon cut in very hard, quartz-rich sandstone rock. Viewpoints are located along the falls.
    Address: Located 30 km (18.75 mi) S of jasper townsite along the Icefield Park
     

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    Sideways Falls
    Unofficially named Sideways Falls, this towering waterfall can be found in the Big Bend area near the Icefields Parkway. Towering at 183 m (600 ft), the waterfall gets its name from its tendency to move and spray to the right as it plunges down the canyon.
    Address: . Lake Louise  AB  CA
     

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    Punchbowl Falls
    A mountain creek tumbles over a cliff face creating a narrow crevice in the stone. The steepness and irregularities of the cliff face all contribute to the unusual shape of these falls.
    Address: 48 km (30 mi) E of Jasper. 1km (0.6 mi) up the Miette Hot Springs Rd
     

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    Bow Falls
    The Bow River drops approximately 30 feet near its divergence with the Spray River. The falls are just a short walk from the Banff Centre at Tunnel Mountain or the Banff Springs Hotel.
    Address: . Banff  AB
     

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    Professor Falls
    Ideal and popular for moderate level ice climbing, Professor Falls is located on the north side of Mount Rundle. The greatest water flow occurs in the springtime during snowmelt season.
    Address: . Banff  AB  CA
     

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    Maligne Canyon Falls
    In the summer, Maligne River sweeps through Maligne Canyon, creating several waterfalls throughout. One of the first waterfalls, visible from the first bridge, drops about 7.6 m (25 ft) into the canyon. The largest and most popular waterfall is 23 m (75 ft) high, and is best viewed from a bridge directly over the falls. In the wintertime, these waters are frozen, creating magnificent ice caves.
    Address: East of Jasper, off Maligne Lake Road   AB  CA
     

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    Beauty Creek and Stanley Falls
    Beauty Creek and Stanley Falls are a popular area for viewing woodland caribou and other wildlife. The main falls are accessible by a trail that runs along forestland and that is dotted by numerous smaller waterfalls.
    Address: 86 km south of Jasper along Highway 93 Jasper  AB  CA
     

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    Johnston Canyon Upper and Lower Falls
    Located along Highway 1A in the Bow Valley Parkway, the waterfalls at Johnston Canyon consist of the Upper Falls and the Lower Falls. The Lower Falls are about 20 m (66 ft) high and can be viewed from a platform while the Upper Falls are about 40 m (131 ft) high and can also be viewed on a wooden platform built over the creek. The Upper Falls are also a popular ice-climbing site during the winter.
    Address: . Banff  AB  CA
     

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    Weeping Wall
    Tumbling down part of the face of Cirrus Mountain, this segmented waterfall softly streams down, giving the appearance of a crying wall. Stretching about 305 m (1,000 ft) across, the water drops about 100 m (330 ft) down. The wall is popular for ice climbing in the winter.
    Address: About 18.5 km south of the Icefields Centre, along the Icefields Parkway
     
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    Mistaya Falls
    Overtime, the waters of the Mistaya River have cut slits into Mistaya Canyon, which resulted in the creation of a slender and twisting waterfall. The falls are only partially visible when standing atop the canyon but a short walk downstream reveals the entire waterfall.
    Address: . Lake Lousie   AB  CA
     

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    Cameron Falls
    Cascading over 1.5 billion year old rock, Cameron Falls attracts visitors with its natural beauty and its geological significance. It is well lit during summer evenings and provides a great setting for an evening stroll. The falls are conveniently located within the townsite of Waterton.
    Address: . Waterton Lakes National Park  AB
     

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    Snake Indian Falls
    Snake Indian Falls is a thundering waterfall that plunges 100 m (328 ft) over a limestone cliff and into the river below. Because the falls are difficult to get to, the area is often quiet and free of any crowds. The waterfall is located about 22 km (14 mi) from Celestine Lake Road, a narrow and twisting road.
    Address: Off Celestine Lake Road Jasper  AB  CA
     

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    Nigel Creek Falls
    Located in the Big Bend area, Nigel Creek Falls is a 61 m (200 ft) tall waterfall that plunges straight down into Nigel Creek. The falls are fed by Nigel Pass.
    Address: . Lake Louise  AB  CA
     

     
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