Athabasca Pass was the main fur trade route through the mountains to the Pacific Coast from 1811 to the mid 1850s. Activities and experiences Things to do, see, and activities.

The Athabasca Pass is a historical hike with impressive scenery. Much of the trail has not changed since the days of the fur trade. The trail travels along an old fire road for the first 9 …

While the Americans rushed across the continent towards the mouth of the Columbia River, the Europeans forged routes through the Rocky Mountains in Canada. The challenging Athabasca …

Driving the scenic Icefields Parkway? Stop and stretch your legs. Breathe in the views! The Athabasca Pass Lookout is on the west side of the park way about thirty minutes south of the …

The Athabasca Pass is a historical hike with impressive scenery. Much of the trail has not changed since the days of the fur trade. The trail travels along an old fire road for the first 9 …

Athabasca Pass Trail 48.5 km one way | 4-5 days | Bikes permitted to Simon Creek | Dogs permitted | Horses permitted This remote, historic trail follows the Whirlpool River Valley, the …

Athabasca Falls Jasper National Park The 23-metre Athabasca Falls is not very high by Canadian Rockies standards, but the size of the river makes it one of the most powerful falls to be found …

The Great Divide is home to two national historic sites: Howse Pass and Athabasca Pass national historic sites. The wilderness around the Icefields Parkway is home to several at-risk plant and …

For almost half a century Jasper House was the main stopping place for fur traders using the Athabasca, and Yellowhead passes, and an important meeting place for adventurers, …

The Athabasca Pass crosses the height of land that forms the Continental Divide in western Canada and is situated in two provinces, with the Alberta side of the pass located entirely …