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Situated just minutes from the town of Banff, Cascade Ponds is a popular picnic and walking area at the base of Cascade Mountain. A network of small bridges connects several ponds, creating easy loops with stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks. It’s a favourite spot for families and photographers, especially in early morning or evening light when the water is calm and mirror-like.

A bit crowded but still a nice stop

Walk along the Bow River to the Bow River Falls lookout point. There you'll have a good view of the rapids. The trail is signposted.

definitely worth a little walk down the river. especially at the moment there is an 'Art in Nature trail' highly recommended!

Aug 11/2025 - Trail is currently closed and has been since June 19/25. Do not attempt this trail without checking with Parks Canada for a trail update.

I have done this at the end of July. While it is as everybody describes, easy to the lower falls and not super hard to the upper falls, it was extremely crowded and it felt more like cattle drive up there. I suggest do this very early in the morning or evening there is probably less traffic.

Bow Falls is a comparatively shallow yet impressive waterfall. It sits at the end of the Bow River Trail and you can enjoy a closer view if you hike down some stairs to the shore.

Just off the Icefields Parkway, the Sunwapta River rushes through a gorge forming the impressive Sunwapta Falls. The river is a tributary to the mighty Athabasca River. If you are in for a ride, you can take your bike and ride along the Chaba Trail that leads along the Athasbasca River and to two backcountry campsites.