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JASPER

JASPER

Miette Hot Springs
Jasper Lake Talbot Lake
Maligne Canyon Jasper
Maligne Lake 1 Athabasca Falls
Sunwapta Falls
Mount Edith Cavell
Athabasca 1 Glacier Jasper Inn & Suites 2 Forest Park Hotel 3 The Crimson 4 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Parkway
Icefields
Jasper Information Centre
UNMISSABLE JASPER EXPERIENCES
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Credit Tourism Jasper
Kamloops , Vancouver
Medicine Lake
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Bonhomme
Connaught
Pyramid Lake Road
Connaught
Wynd Road Sleepy Hollow Road
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JASPER TOWNSITE
Maligne Lake & Spirit Island
Athabasca River
Miette
River
Old Fort Point
Trefoil Lake
Railway Station & Bus Depot
Anne
Mildred Lake
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Beauvert Lake
Sights , scenery and adventure at every turn
With shimmering glaciers , abundant wildlife , crystalline lakes , thundering waterfalls , deep canyons and evergreen forest all surrounded by towering peaks , it ’ s little wonder Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . At 4,335 square miles it is also Canada ’ s largest park in the Rocky Mountains and the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world . The laid-back town of Jasper is your springboard to the park ’ s outdoor pursuits and attractions , welcoming visitors with a selection of shops brimming with souvenir gifts . Adventurers can fill their boots with alpine day hikes , adrenalin pumping mountain biking , great paddling , climbing and canyoning . Those who prefer a more relaxed pace can take in the many scenic drives , picnic amongst majestic mountains and enjoy watching wildlife such as caribou , elk , moose , mountain goats , bighorn sheep , bears , wolves and not forgetting a variety of birds . For an aerial perspective , ride the Jasper Skytram . It takes seven minutes to reach the high Upper Station where the jaw-dropping views include six mountain ranges . Additional attractions include Miette Hot Springs , which are the hottest springs in the Rockies ; stunning Maligne Lake whose baby-blue water and circle of photogenic peaks are a feast for the eyes ; and the steep , narrow gorge of Maligne Canyon . Also not to be missed is the Columbia Icefield where you can hop aboard an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier or step out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk . After a day in the wild , there are friendly pubs and charming cafés where you can dine alfresco in front of a vista as drool-worthy as the food on your plate .
1 Jasper Inn & Suites 2 Forest Park Hotel 3 The Crimson 4 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Getting there : Jasper is 4 hours drive from Edmonton and 5 hours drive from Calgary .
Best time to go : Any time is a good time in Jasper , and each season presents a variety of unique experiences . Summer brings long temperate days , spring and autumn are cooler so ideal for seeing wildlife and , while winter is cold , it ’ s also beautiful .
JASPER PLANETARIUM & TELESCOPE COMBO from £ 49
This short evening tour opens your eyes to the world ’ s largest , easily-accessible dark sky preserve . Begin at the Planetarium Dome Theatre before heading outside to look through the largest , most powerful telescope in the North American Rockies ! Minimum age 4 .
MALIGNE CANYON ICEWALK from £ 55
Take a 3 hour tour through Jasper National Park ’ s deepest canyon while walking on the canyon ’ s frozen floor and stopping for photos of the Queen of Maligne and Angel Icefallls . Minimum age 6 .
JASPER SKYTRAM ADMISSION from £ 55 ( including shuttle ) Jasper SkyTram is the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada and provides unprecedented views of six mountain ranges , glacial fed lakes , the Athabasca River and Jasper . Enjoy the views from the interpretive boardwalks or venture out onto to the Summit Trail .
NATURE TOUR TO MALIGNE LAKE WITH WALK from £ 55
This 5 hour tour begins at Maligne Canyon before setting off on a short walk to marvel at the Maligne River and its series of waterfalls . From the canyon continue to the ‘ mysteriously ’ disappearing Medicine Lake and then Maligne Lake for a 75 minute guided walk . Tour also available with a 90 minute Maligne Lake cruise instead of the guided walk from £ 119 .
JASPER DOWNTOWN FOODIE TOUR from £ 95
Join a short guided walk over 3 hours and visit four restaurants for tastings of carefully handpicked dishes , each paired with an alcoholic drink . Learn Jasper ’ s history along the way . Minimum age 18 .
PEAK NIC from £ 115 ( including lunch ) Hike up one of Jasper ’ s most scenic peaks and at the summit , learn to prepare your own gourmet meal in the outdoors using efficient and environmentally friendly backcountry cooking methods . Afterwards , enjoy the fruits of your labour along with panoramic views . Minimum age 12 .
EXPLORE JASPER from £ 165 ( including lunch & cruise ) Highlights of this full day tour include standing above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views and discovering the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake .
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY DISCOVERY TOUR from £ 249 ( including lunch ) This one way journey from Jasper to Lake Louise or Banff includes an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the awesome Glacier Skywalk .
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