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Jasper | Alberta
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Region:
Canadian Rockies
Known For:
Jasper National Park | Maligne Lake | Athabasca Falls | Dark Sky Preserve | Wildlife sightings | Icefields Parkway
Best For:
Wildlife Watching | Scenic Drives | Hiking | Nature Photography
Maligne Lake
Outdoor
- Maligne Lake, Jasper AB
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This 22km long lake is the second largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. The blue waters can be too cold for swimming, so it’s not recommended. But there are plenty of different activities to do at the lake such as biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and boat tours to Spirit Island.
Maligne Canyon
Outdoor
- Maligne Canyon , Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
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Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, with a depth of more than 50 metres at certain points. Maligne River, which originates at Maligne lake, flows underground from Medicine Lake, till it reaches Maligne Canyon.
Jasper SkyTram
Kids & Family | Selfie Spot
- Whistlers Road, Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0
- 780-852-3093
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The Jasper SkyTram is the highest and longest guided aerial tramway in Canada going to a height of 2,263 meters above sea level. It is located on the mountain called The Whistlers and provides easy access to a boardwalk and hiking trails in the alpine zone of the Canadian Rockies.
Athabasca Falls
Outdoor | Selfie Spot
- Athabasca Falls, Improvement District No. 12, AB
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At 23 m in height, Athabasca Falls may not be the tallest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is one of the most powerful, due to the sheer volume of water flowing into the gorge from the Athabasca River, fed by the massive Columbia Icefield.
Dark Sky Preserve
Outdoor
- 500 Connaught Dr., Jasper, AB, Canada T0E 1E0
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In 2011, Jasper was designated as one of the 17 Dark Sky Preserves in Canada by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Because the light pollution is so limited in Jasper, the area has ideal conditions for dark sky viewing.
Soak in Miette Hot Springs
Kids & Family
- Miette Rd Jasper, Miette Hotsprings, AB T0E 1E0
- 1 800-767-1611
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For a soothing dip in mineral-infused natural hot springs, make the 60-kilometre trek to Miette Hot Springs, which boasts the distinct honour of being the hottest hot springs in the Canadian Rockies.
Pyramid Island
Outdoor
- Pyramid Island, Jasper AB
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Pyramid Island is a 0.6 kilometre moderately trafficked out and back trail. It has wonderful views of Pyramid Mountain. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October.
Mount Edith Cavell
Outdoor | Selfie Spot
- Mount Edith Cavell, Jasper AB
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The Cavell Meadow Hike is a Jasper favourite. This 8.5km hike offers a loop through the floral meadows or Path of the Glacier. See views of the angel glacier but don’t get too close, house-size blocks of ice fall frequently!
The Glacier Skywalk & Columbia Icefield
Outdoor | Selfie Spot
- The Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0
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Step out on a cliff-edge walkway where giant glaciers perch above you and the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spreads out below.
Jasper Brewing
Drink
- 624 Connaught Drive, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
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Jasper Brewing Co was the first of its kind in the Canadian National park. They use glacier water to make their fine ales. With a great menu as well, this is a favourite hangout spot for locals and tourists.