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Jasper, Alberta is known for its uncrowded, small-town atmosphere
and spectacular, unspoiled scenery. The vast areas surrounding Jasper
are know for their abundance of wildlife, incredible mountain ranges
& towering peaks, glacier fed lakes and ice-blue mountain rivers.
Consisting of a carefully protected ecosystem, Jasper's scenery is
non-the-less spectacular. In this corner of western Canada you can
thrill to the thunder of Athabasca Falls, enjoy the quiet beauty of
Mount Edith Cavell, connect with nature along 1,000-plus kilometres
of trails, experience Athabasca Glacier up close or relax in Miette
Hotsprings.
From world-class sightseeing, shopping and culinary delights to
the most challenging outdoor activities, Jasper has it all!
The largest national park in Canada, Jasper was established in 1907
on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Jasper National Park is part
of the UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site.
At just over 10,800 sq. km, the park is a perfect example of a protected
mountain ecosystem that allows travellers to enjoy the wildlife,
outdoor recreation and range of natural attractions.
Accommodations
in Jasper offers travellers everything from extravagent
hotels to the relaxed comfort of bed and breakfasts. Choose from
seasonal lodging or year round accommodations at one of these fine
Jasper hotels or resorts.
Year round - Astoria Hotel, Athabasca hotel, Blue Lake Adventure
Lodge, Maligne Lodge, Tonquin Inn, Jasper Inn Alpine Resort, Fairmount
Jasper Park Lodge, Mount Robson Inn, Pyramid Lake Resort or Mountain
Park Lodge.
Visitors wanting Seasonal Accommodation can choose from the
- Alpine Village, Bear Hill Lodge, Beckers Chalets, Miette Hotsprings,
Sunwapta Falls Resort or the Tekarra Lodge.
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There are many ways to experience Jasper year round. Choose from
one of these many activities in and around the Jasper area: Columbia
Icefield Snocoach tours, helicopter tours, working horse
ranch, walking/hiking tours, Jasper
Tramway, Jasper Yellowhead museum, Maligne Lake &
Spirit Island boat tours, canoeing, kayaking, mountain climbing,
skiing, Miette Hot Springs, ski Marmot Basin, Pyramid Lake Resort,
whitewater rafting, Athabasca Falls, mountain biking.
No matter what your taste for the outdoors Jasper is sure to meet
all your outdoor adventure needs.
Jasper may be considered a small mountain townsite but it offers
world class amenities to meet every travellers needs. Offering tourists
everything from bike tuning at Freewheel Cycle to a relaxing day
at the spa with the European Beauty & Wellness Centre. Visitors
can also enjoy an early morning walk along Jasper Avenue and the
many small local cafes and shops that Jasper has to offer.
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COLUMBIA
ICEFIELDS
The Columbia Icefield is located on the boundary
of Banff and Jasper National Parks. One of the largest
accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic
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HIKING
Canada's largest national park, Jasper, offers hikers
over 1,200 km of trails for walks of a few hours
to expeditions that can last several days. |
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SIGHTSEEING
Gaze upon six mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes,
and the Jasper Townsite from over 8000 ft as you
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FISHING
Fantastic fishing opportunities in Maligne &
Sparrow Lake await fly or cast fishermen from around
the world to this scenic wonder. |
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GOLFING
The beautiful Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course was
rated by SCOREGolf Magazine in 2002 as the #1 Best
Golf Resort in Canada. |
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RAFTING
Enjoy whitewater rafting in Jasper on the Sunwapta,
Smoky, Kakwa, Skeena or Athabasca rivers. |
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