Considering this locatipon offers a 1hr in and out hike, it NEEDS a larger parking lot. On the way up to Jasper we gave up on this palce due to the cars. On the way down it wasn't as busy so we visited it. The upper falls is by far more pretty and accessible. The lower falls was nice but not sure if it was worth the hike.

Upper falls were stunning. Short, easy walk from parking lot with fast gushing water. We couldn't imagine the Lower falls being even better per the reviews but the Lower falls were as beautiful and gushing as the upper falls but there were three falls in one. The hike down is a fairly easy, gradual downhill hike over roots and rocks. You are rewarded with several photo spots along the way. We took our time coming up and at age 65 and 66, we did the entire Lower falls hike in an hour. Don't skip it if you have the time.

Even though it was busy on the day we visited, it is still worth the stop. Be prepared to wait to park the car. It is a pleasant walk around the falls and canyon areas. It would be better if there was more picnic benches around to enable people to stop, sit and watch the world (and water) go by.

There are lots of beautiful falls and canyons along the Icefields Parkway. The Sunwapta Falls were our last stop after a long day of sightseeing on the parkway. We were fortunate to find the falls nearly empty. Most visitors make a quick stop a the upper falls. There is also a longer hike of about two miles round trip to the lower falls. If you have the time, it is a nice quiet hike. The lower falls are not as impressive as the upper falls.

Scenic views of mighty sounding and looking upper and lower waterfalls on a sunny day with deep blue skies. The upper water falls is not far from the parking lot. There is a path that does not entail a deep descent and ascent. The lower waterfalls is a 1.2 km hike with some inclined trail portions. The trail also has tree roots above ground. There is a shorter return path away from the fence.