Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall in Alberta's mountain landscape, fed by meltwater from Huntington Glacier on Cirrus Mountain. The water plunges down the mountainside in successive stages, creating a dramatic white ribbon against the dark rock face.

This waterfall flows into Nigel Creek, which eventually reaches the North Saskatchewan River system that drains the region's high peaks. The formation developed over millennia as glacial melt carved pathways through the mountain terrain, creating the channels we see today.

Parks Canada maintains this natural formation as part of Banff National Park's protected areas, preserving its geological and environmental significance for future generations.

The waterfall is easily visible from Highway 93, where a designated pullout provides parking and good viewing spots. Plan to stop here as part of a scenic drive through the mountain corridor rather than as a destination requiring extended hiking.

The flow of water varies noticeably throughout the year, depending on how much meltwater comes from the glacier above. In summer months when the ice melts rapidly, the falls appear much more powerful than in cooler seasons.

Location: Alberta

Elevation above the sea: 2,200 m

Height: 366 m

Width: 6.1 m

Part of: Bow River

GPS coordinates: 52.19000,-117.04700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25