10 Alberta Waterfalls to Go Chasing This Summer

Check out this guide on 10 Alberta waterfalls to scope out this summer - pics or it didn't happen!
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We have long been ignoring TLC’s advice to not go chasing waterfalls, and so far, our rebellion against their lyrics has paid off with epic hikes, views and photo-ops. Check out this guide on 10 Alberta waterfalls from Lake Louise, to Sundre, Waterton and back again! Use this list as your waterfall bucket list – pics or it didn’t happen!

1. Sheep River Falls

Turner Valley

1 hr 45 minutes from Calgary

Sheep River Falls near Turner Valley is an amazing road trip if you're touring Alberta waterfalls
Source: TrekEarth

2. Lundbreck Falls

Lundbreck

2 hours from Calgary

Lundbreck falls is the perfect destination for a drive in the country to get to this beautiful Alberta waterfall
Source: ToDoCanada

3. Lower Bighorn Falls

Ya Ha Tinda Ranch

2 hours, 45 minutes from Calgary

Lower Bighorn Falls is one of the great Alberta waterfalls - near Sundre at Ya Ha Tinda Ranch

4. Troll Falls

Kananaskis

1 hour, 10 minutes from Calgary

Troll Falls is a great easy hike for finding those Alberta waterfalls
Source: GlobeGuide

5. Johnston Canyon

Banff National Park

2 hours from Calgary

Johnston Canyon is a well-trafficked boardwalk walk in Banff National Park and features beautiful examples of Alberta waterfalls
Source: BanffLakeLouise

6. Cameron Falls

Waterton Park

3 hours from Calgary

A long drive from Calgary, but a beautiful Alberta waterfall reward is Cameron Falls
Source: World-of-Waterfalls

7. Silverton Falls

Lake Louise

1 hour, 45 minutes from Calgary

Silverton Falls near Lake Louise is a great stop on your way to or from Lake Louise
Source: World-of-Waterfalls

8. Cat Creek Waterfall

Longview

1 hour, 30 minutes from Calgary

A great hike and waterfall near Longview - also a great swimming hole
Source: Christopher Martin Photography

9. Sunwapta Falls

Jasper National Park

4 hours from Calgary

Another long drive from Calgary is the Sunwapta Falls near Jasper - but worth the trip to cross this Alberta waterfall off your summer bucket list
Source: DailyHive

10. Ribbon Falls

Kananaskis

1 hour, 10 minutes from Calgary

Another beautiful waterfall in Kananaskis is Ribbon Falls
Source: All Trails

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