Biking Great
time to cycle in Jasper National Park. The Tours are excellent
and you get the
feel of the area up close. Having a guide on your biking trip
will enhance your enjoyment of your
trip. Highly recommended.
Motor homes
Rent motor homes from Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver
and drive your self contained unit to
Jasper. There are winter hookups at Wapiti Campground. In
the summer, reservations to the
campgrounds are recommended, the catch is that Parks Canada only reserve
a certain amount
of lots and the rest is first come first serve. If you are smart
and know someone that lives in Jasper,
you can ask someone to drive a vehicle to the campground and save the
spot until you arrive!
Here is a link to rent Motor homes:
www.cruiseamerica.com
or call 1.800.RV4.RENT
Hitch
Hiking Still to this day, We are not sure how
legal it is to hitch hike in Alberta, but many
younger adventure travelers choose this mode of travel. This mode of
travel is the most inexpensive
way too get around but not recommended by us. It can get pretty
scary out there!
Taxi
Local transit is taxi. There are a couple of taxi companies here
not using meters, so you can arrange a price with the individual driver.
Sometimes there are set rates for common destinations. It never hurts
to ask.
Heritage Cabs - 780 852-5558 or Jasper Taxi
- 780 852-3600
Jasper Etiquettes
Dogs: Many trails in the winter
has been closed
to dogs. Parks Canada claims that the dogs disturb the wildlife in
the trails that they have closed. The summer trails are also affected
in some areas. You will have to find out the specific closed trails
from Parks Canada. Dogs should be leashed at all times, or at the very
least under your strict control.
Municipality bylaws enforces the leashes on your pets plus they have
set aside a dog "pooh" park beside the aquatic centre. So carry a doggie
baggy when walking your dog.
Bicycles: Trail riding is a major
part of Jasper's lifestyle, but there are rules. There are many trails
in the park and even a skate/bike park near the Activity Centre. Most
of the trails are marked on the Parks Canada official map. Friends
of Jasper also has created trail maps that list the "official" trails.
There is a group trying to push for more trails to become official.
Get more information through the local bike stores like Freewheel Cycle.
Municipality bylaws enforces
the "riding on sidewalks" rule.
If you are caught riding on a sidewalk, you can be fined. Bike helmets
are not enforced, but highly recommended. The other one that they like
to catch you on is riding against traffic, specially on Patricia Street
(the only one way street in Jasper).
Skateboarding: Municipality bylaws
enforces the "riding on sidewalks" rule.
This one has been rumored to carry a fine of $75 plus the option of
confiscating the board. Riding on Patricia Street between Hazel ave
and Miette ave is NOT allowed.
Automobiles: If you have a vehicle
in town, they should have a valid Parks Entry pass or a Resident Pass
displayed on the vehicle. The parking in the downtown core is maximum
2 hour or less according to the posted signs. There are marked Handicapped
and Emergency zones which are enforced. There are specific parking
lots to accommodate the excess vehicles. There are no charge for parking.
If you have a motor home (recreational vehicle), there is parking
across the tracks on Hazel Ave (the only set of lights within the town).
All parking lots do NOT allow overnight parking, unless authorized
by the Municipality of Jasper.
Parking in the same direction as the traffic flow is also encouraged.
In a small town, you will notice that many cars get stopped by pedestrians
and they might start to chat, if this happens and it is safe
and there is room to go around the vehicle, it is recommended.
Jasper National Park is located in western Canada,
established in 1907.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains just east of the Continental Divide,
the park is famous for
the beauty of its alpine scenery. Ice-capped peaks, mountain lakes,
mineral hot springs, a noted
ski area, and glaciers, including part of the great Columbia Icefield,
are main attractions.
Wildlife is plentiful and includes black bears, elk, moose, mule deer,
and mountain goats.
Area, 10,878 sq km (4200 sq mi).
Jasper National Park.
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