Scenic Views · British Columbia
A tall, three-tiered waterfall on Madeley Creek in the Callaghan Valley near Whistler, BC, visible from a wooden platform steps from the parking lot. Quieter than the better-known Sea to Sky falls; bring bug spray in early summer.
Alexander Falls drops down a rock face on Madeley Creek in the Callaghan Valley, a short drive off Highway 99 between Squamish and Whistler. The falls come down in three sections through the forest, and visitors describe them as big and powerful, especially at the end of May when snowmelt is running. Several reviewers were struck by how few people were there compared with Shannon and Brandywine falls.
There's no hike involved. A paved road leads up the valley to a gravel parking lot, and a wooden viewing deck sits just a few steps from the cars, so the falls can be seen almost as soon as you step out. Reviewers call the road well maintained. One visitor mentions a path toward the base of the falls, though it can be hard to find under deep snow.
It suits anyone driving the Sea to Sky corridor who wants a big waterfall without the crowds or the walk, and it's an easy add-on to a Whistler or Callaghan Valley day. The Callaghan is also a winter recreation area, and one reviewer enjoyed seeing the falls framed by snow.
Flow drops later in summer, so one return visitor found the falls less impressive than on an earlier spring trip. Bugs can swarm the parking lot in warm weather. In winter the road and lot may be snowy; park safely and watch the road signs.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 79 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
