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.
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Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by DexterDouglas
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Apollo831
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Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Simonizer
Hiking Highlight
From the bridge you have a wonderful view down into the canyon, provided you don't suffer from vertigo.
Tip by Lahaina
Hiking Highlight
The lower waterfalls of Johnston Canyon can be photographed from a platform or a small cave.
Tip by Barbara P.
Hiking Highlight
The gorge itself is not breathtaking, but is still worth a visit.
Tip by Wanderpärchen
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Barbara P.
Cycling Highlight
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.
Tip by Larry
Cycling Highlight
Very cool spot where the river disappears into a deep chasm, and has an old bridge from 1935 going over it. Great spot for some history!
Tip by Larry
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