The Big Cascade Rapids is a navigational hazards on the Athabasca River, near Athabasca Landing, Alberta.[1]
The river flows over a series of ridges, with a total height of 7 feet (2.1 m).[1] Barges can shoot the rapids, during high water.
Cree people knew the rapids as "Nepe Kabatekik" (where the water falls).[2]