Sunwapta Pass, Jasper National Park

Name: Sunwapta Pass
Address: 122 Km North of Lake Louise, 108 Km South of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Canada

#38 among attractions in Jasper National Park

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Sunwapta Pass is a mountain pass in the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. Sunwapta Pass is the low point of the saddle created between Mount Athabasca and Nigel Peak. The pass marks the boundary between Banff and Jasper National Parks. The Icefields Parkway travels through Sunwapta Pass 108 km southeast of the town of Jasper and 122 km northwest of the Parkway's junction with the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise. The pass is the second highest point on the Icefields Parkway. Bow Summit in Banff National Park is the highest point on the parkway. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 6677 ftCoordinates: 52°12'50"N, 117°9'32"W

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122 Km North of Lake Louise, 108 Km South of JasperJasper National Park Canada

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Sunwapta Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tangle Falls, Parker Ridge, Panther Falls, Nigel Peak.

6.6 miNW
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Tangle Falls, Jasper National Park
168 min walk • Nestled within the rugged beauty of Jasper National Park in Canada, Tangle Falls is a multi-tiered cascade that offers a spectacular and easily accessible natural attraction for visitors. This picturesque waterfall is less than a hundred meters from the Icefields...
3.7 miSE
Mountain
Parker Ridge
94 min walk • Parker Ridge, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, is a destination that offers breathtaking vistas and a memorable hiking experience. Known for its panoramic views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and the surrounding peaks, Parker Ridge is a must-visit site for...
4.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Panther Falls, Banff National Park
124 min walk • Panther Falls are a series of waterfalls in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on Nigel Creek and its waters originate in Nigel Pass, between the slopes of Cirrus Mountain and Nigel Peak in the Parker Ridge of the Canadian Rockies.
1.8 miN
Mountain
Nigel Peak, Columbia Icefield
47 min walk • Nigel Peak is a 3,211-metre mountain summit located on the shared border of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Nigel has two peaks, the north summit is the highest point. The nearest higher peak is Mount Athabasca, 6.4 km to the south-southwest.
5 miSE
Mountain
Big Bend Peak
128 min walk • Big Bend Peak is a 2,804-metre mountain summit located in the upper North Saskatchewan River valley in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Saskatchewan, 5.5 km to the south.
3 miSW
Mountain with routes to the Silverhorn
Mount Athabasca, Jasper National Park
77 min walk • Mount Athabasca is located in the Columbia Icefield of Jasper National Park in Canada. The mountain was named in 1898 by J. Norman Collie, who made the first ascent on August 18 of that year.
1.9 miNW
Mountain
Hilda Peak, Columbia Icefield
50 min walk • Hilda Peak is a 3,058-metre mountain summit located at the northern extreme of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The nearest higher peak is Mount Athabasca, 2.0 km to the southwest. Hilda Peak is situated south of Sunwapta Pass and can be prominently seen from the Icefields Parkway.
4.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Wilcox, Jasper National Park
104 min walk • Mount Wilcox is a 2,884-metre mountain summit located in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is located in Jasper National Park right beside the Columbia Icefield visitor centre with the Icefields Parkway traversing the western base of the mountain. Its nearest higher peak is Nigel Peak, 3.35 km to the northeast.
4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Andromeda, Banff National Park
103 min walk • Mount Andromeda is located within the Columbia Icefield on the boundary of Banff and Jasper national parks. The mountain can be seen from the Icefields Parkway near Sunwapta Pass and is 2.3 km WSW of Mount Athabasca. Mt.
4.4 miW
Majestic, receding glacier with hiking
Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park
112 min walk • The Athabasca Glacier is one of the six principal 'toes' of the Columbia Icefield, located in the Canadian Rockies. The glacier currently loses depth at a rate of about 5 metres per year and has receded more than 1.5 km and lost over half of its volume in the past 125 years.
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls, Banff National Park
128 min walk • Bridal Veil Fall is a waterfall in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It originates in the Huntington Glacier on the slopes of Cirrus Mountain.