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The Top 20 Gorges in Alberta

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Alberta. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Alberta.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Athabasca Falls

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There is a short and easy path along the Athabasca Canyon, it's rather a walk than a hike. Also it's most likely that there will be lots of tourists visiting …

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

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The lower Johnston Falls are very easy to reach, but a completely wet experience. Plan this trip as a "day off" or an easy start before moving on to more …

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Maligne Canyon

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A breathtaking canyon with swirls, waterfalls, ice and rocks. Several bridges lead over the canyon, so you can even better look down into the gorge. At one point, the Maligne …

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Lower Johnston Falls

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The lower waterfalls of Johnston Canyon can be photographed from a platform or a small cave.

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Upper Sunwapta Falls

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From the bridge you have a wonderful view down into the canyon, provided you don't suffer from vertigo.

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Second Bridge

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The gorge itself is not breathtaking, but is still worth a visit.

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Grotto Canyon Waterfall

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It was a great experience to hike through the canyon to the waterfall. In the middle of June there was still ice in the canyon. It was fun.

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Upper and Boulder Falls (Marmot Creek)

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Above Troll Falls, you will find other waterfalls worth seeing in the cascades of Marmot Creek Gorge. They are called Marmot, Boulder and Upper Falls. Here the canyon is narrower …

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Mill Creek Ravine

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A nice off-shoot from the River Valley trails, and a good connector to points south-east in the City. Millcreek Ravine comes up at the Argyll Velodrome.

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The Tunnel, Waterton Lakes National Park

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Getting to and through the tunnel is the most thrilling and most dangerous part of the trek. The path is really narrow, as you hike along the edge of a …

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The Top 20 Gorges in Alberta

Athabasca Falls

Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

Maligne Canyon

Lower Johnston Falls

Upper Sunwapta Falls

Second Bridge

Grotto Canyon Waterfall

Upper and Boulder Falls (Marmot Creek)

Mill Creek Ravine

The Tunnel, Waterton Lakes National Park

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