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Explore Jasper National Park
Population: Approximately 5,000
Economy: Tourism / Parks Canada
Situated in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the small resort town of Jasper quickly becomes a favorite place for those that visit. Jasper offers a broad range of outdoor activities, championship golf and spectacular scenic beauty. Jasper is found within Jasper National Park, Canada's largest and most northerly Canadian Rocky Mountain National Park. Here you can discover Sunwapta Falls, Maligne Canyon and Lake and one of our favorite accommodations, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
One of the best things about travel to Jasper is driving along the Icefields Parkway from Banff, Lake Louise or Calgary. This is a wonderfully scenic drive and is considered one of the world's most scenic mountain highroads. To arrive in Jasper, you also have the option of taking the train from Vancouver or Edmonton to Jasper or driving 4 hours from Edmonton by car.
When asked if you should include Jasper in your itinerary, the answer is yes, but only if you have two nights to spend. Just like Banff, we believe you need a day to explore the area.
Local Recommendation
Jasper's vast protected wilderness gives visitors an opportunity to view many species of mountain wildlife including caribou, elk, moose, bear, mountain sheep and goats. The best time for viewing is early morning or just before sunset. Consider a drive on the Icefields Parkway just after sunrise!
Activities
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Tour - Banff to Jasper
Brewster Sightseeing
Banff to Jasper with Ice Explorer
Duration: 9 hours
Departs: 8:05 A.M.
Departs From: Banff Springs Hotel
Returns To: Jasper Park Lodge
Travel through Banff and Jasper National Parks on a luxury motorcoach. Journey from Vermilion Lakes to the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" Lake Louise. Here you will see the famous Victoria Glacier where the rock flour turns the lake emerald green. Then shadow the Great Divide exploring the natural viewpoints of Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake. Continue alongside the Mistaya River to the Big Hill and the Columbia Icefield. At the Columbia Icefield, ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer and enjoy the fresh waters of a glacier. Continue on through the Sunwapta Valley and take a stroll at Athabasca Falls before a late afternoon arrival at Jasper.
Tour - Columbia Icefields
Brewster Sightseeing
Columbia Icefields Ice Explorer
Duration: 9 hours
Departs: 8:00 A.M.
Departs From: Jasper Park Lodge
Returns To: Jasper Park Lodge
On this guided excursion visit the beautiful Athabasca Falls, learn about the Athabasca Glacier and watch for wildlife. While at the Athabasca Falls, you can stroll the walkways and explore the interpretive displays along the way. Traveling south along the spectacular Icefields Parkway you arrive at the Icefields Centre. Visit the Glacier Gallery, restaurants or gift shop and take a ride on the all-terrain Ice Explorer. Your arrival back to Jasper is in the late afternoon.
Tour - Discover Jasper
Brewster Sightseeing
Discover Jasper Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Departs: 8:00 A.M.
Departs From: Jasper Park Lodge
Returns To: Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper nestled within Jasper National Park is the largest and most northerly of the mountain parks. Its beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake with a driver guide. At Maligne Canyon walk along the 50 meter walls while learning about its unique underground water system. Discover the mystery of the disappearing lake and stroll along the shores of Maligne Lake, visit the gift shop or enjoy a snack in their restaurant.
Tour - Lake Louise to Jasper
Brewster Sightseeing
Lake Louise to Jasper with Ice Explorer
Duration: 7 hours
Departs: 10:15 A.M.
Departs From: Chateau Lake Louise
Returns To: Jasper Park Lodge
Travel through Banff and Jasper National Parks on a luxury motorcoach. Journey from Vermilion Lakes to the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" Lake Louise. Here you will see the famous Victoria Glacier where the rock flour turns the lake emerald green. Then shadow the Great Divide exploring the natural viewpoints of Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake. Continue alongside the Mistaya River to the Big Hill and the Columbia Icefield. At the Columbia Icefield, ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer and enjoy the fresh waters of a glacier. Continue on through the Sunwapta Valley and take a stroll at Athabasca Falls before a late afternoon arrival at Jasper.
Golf - Jasper Park Lodge
Golf Jasper Park Lodge - 18 Holes
Few golf courses in the world can match the rugged majesty of the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course, located in Jasper National Park. From location to layout to the extraordinary wildlife experiences the course offers its players, Jasper Park continues to be a must play course.
Kids Golf free in Jasper!
After 1:00 P.M. each day, Junior Golfers (18 and under) can golf for free when accompanied by one paying adult. Limit 1 junior per adult.
2008 Operating Hours:
May 10 - October 8 - 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Offered By: Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Telephone: (780) 852-3301
Toll Free: (800) 441-1414
Activity - Horseback Trail Rides
Skyline Trail Rides
Lake Annette Trail
Enjoy this 1.25 hour horseback ride. Skyline Trail Rides operates daily trail riding stables from their main office on the grounds of the Jasper Park Lodge.
Operating Hours:
May 15 to October 15 - Departs at 10:30, 1:30, 2:45 and 4:00
Offered By: Skyline Trail Rides
Telephone: (780) 852-4215
Toll Free: (888)-852-7787
Activity - Jasper Raft Tours
Jasper Raft Tours
Athabasca River Float
The mighty Athabasca River is beautiful and runs through the town of Jasper. The 16 kilometer, 2.5 hour round trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your licensed guide to share information about the special history here.
Transportation to and from The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is available.
Operation Hours:
May 15 to September 30 - 12:10 P.M.
Offered By: Jasper Raft Tours
Telephone: (780) 852-2665
Tour - Discover Jasper & Maligne Lake
Brewster Sightseeing
Discover Jasper & Maligne Lake Cruise
Duration: 6 hours
Depart: 8:00 A.M.
Departs From: Jasper Park Lodge
Returns To: Jasper Park Lodge
This tour includes all of the amenities in the Discover Jasper tour, however, a Maligne Lake Cruise is included.
Jasper nestled within Jasper National Park is the largest and most northerly of the mountain parks. Its beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake with a driver guide. At Maligne Canyon walk along the 50 meter walls while learning about its unique underground water system. Discover the mystery of the disappearing lake and stroll along the shores of Maligne Lake, visit the gift shop or enjoy a snack in their restaurant.
Transfer - Jasper to Calgary Airport
Transfer - Jasper to Calgary Airport
The Mountain Connector operated by SunDog Tours is a reliable, convenient and affordable service that guarantees a no fuss transportation option to and from Calgary International Airport.
2008 Operating Hours
May 1 - November 30 - 1:30 P.M. Daily / Arrives Calgary Airport: 9:30 P.M.
SunDog Tour Company
Toll Free: 1-888-786-3641
www.sundogtours.com
Transfer - Lake Louise to Jasper
Transfer - Lake Louise to Jasper
The Mountain Connector operated by Sun Dog Tours is a reliable, convenient and affordable service that guarantees a no fuss transportation option between Lake Louise and Jasper.
2008 Operating Hours
May 1 - November 30 - 12:45 P.M., 4:00 P.M., 8:45 P.M., 11:00 P.M.
SunDog Tour Company
Toll Free: 1-888-786-3641
www.sundogtours.com
Transfer - Banff to Jasper
Brewster Sightseeing
Banff to Jasper Express
Duration: 5 hours
Departs: 3:00 P.M.
Departs From: Banff Springs Hotel
Returns to: Jasper Park Lodge
Sit back and enjoy the 5 hour express journey along the scenic Icefields Parkway from your Banff hotel to your hotel in Jasper. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.
Transfer - Lake Louise to Jasper
Brewster Sightseeing
Lake Louise to Jasper
4 hours
Departs: 4:00 P.M.
Departs From: Lake Louise
Sit back and enjoy the 4 hour express journey along the scenic Icefileds Parkway from your Lake Louise hotel to your hotel in Jasper. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.
Activity - Ice Explorer
Ice Explorer Ride
Everyone should take a day to explore the Icefields Parkway, the highway that connects Jasper and Lake Louise, where you will discover the Athabasca Glacier. Largest of all icefields in the Canadian Rockies, the Columbia Icefield is guarded by 11 of the Rockies' 22 highest peaks. Here, perennial snow accumulates and turns to ice which flows to feed six major outlet glaciers, three of Canada's largest rivers and eventually three oceans. The ice straddles the Continental Divide, two provinces and two national parks. The ice is 365 meters (1,200 feet) thick - about the height of the Empire State Building.
You will travel onto the glacier in a specially designed "Ice Explorer" to a turnaround point atop 333 meters of ice. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket - it may snow at anytime during your 1.5 hour Ice Explorer ride! Tours depart every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the day.
Operating Hours:
April 15 to October 15
April thru September - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
October - 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Offered By: Brewster Sightseeing Tours
Telephone: (877) 423-7433
Transfer - Banff to Jasper
Transfer - Banff to Jasper
The Mountain Connector operated by Sun Dog Tours is a reliable, convenient and affordable service that guarantees a no fuss transportation between Banff and Jasper.
2008 Operating Hours
May 1 - November 30 - 11:45 A.M., 1:25 P.M., 3:15 P.M., 5:50 P.M., 7:45 P.M., 9:00 P.M.
SunDog Tour Company
Toll Free: 1-888-786-3641
www.sundogtours.com
Transfer - Calgary Airport to Jasper
Transfer - Calgary Airport to Jasper
The Mountain Connector offered by Sun Dog Tours is a unique reliable, convenient and affordable service that guarantees extremely personalized, no fuss transportation to and from Calgary International Airport.
2008 Operating Hours
May 1 - November 30 - 9:15 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 3:30 P.M., 5:15 P.M., 6:30 P.M.
SunDog Tour Company
Toll Free: 1-888-786-3641
www.sundogtours.com
Transfer - Calgary to Jasper
Brewster Sightseeing
Calgary Airport to Jasper
Duration: 8 hours
Departs: 12:30 P.M.
Departs From: Calgary Airport
Returns to: Jasper Park Lodge
Sit back and enjoy the 8 hour journey along the scenic Icefields Parkway from the Calgary Airport to your hotel in Jasper. Ride in the comfort and safety of a luxury motorcoach with a knowledgeable driver/guide.