Athabasca River Valley Alberta

The Athabasca River is a river in Alberta, Canada, which originates at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park and flows more than 1,231 km before emptying into Lake Athabasca. Much of the land along its banks is protected in national and provincial parks, and the river is designated a Canadian Heritage River for its historical and cultural importance. Th…
The Athabasca River is a river in Alberta, Canada, which originates at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park and flows more than 1,231 km before emptying into Lake Athabasca. Much of the land along its banks is protected in national and provincial parks, and the river is designated a Canadian Heritage River for its historical and cultural importance. The scenic Athabasca Falls is located about 30 km upstream from Jasper.
  • Country: Canada
  • Province: Alberta
  • Source: Columbia Icefield
  • Mouth: Lake Athabasca
  • Length: 1,231 km (765 mi)
  • Basin size: 95,300 km² (36,800 sq mi)

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