Travel tips and resources

I travel when I have time and when the funds can support the habit. I realize that you have reached this website from various means and you are in search of travel tips, information on what to do and explore. I will do my best to help you out by posting information on what you might encounter when visiting Jasper National Park, Alberta and even some other part of the country. Just drop me a comment below, if you have specific questions about Jasper National Park.

I like to also add I am not affiliated with Park Canada, Tourism Jasper or the Municipality of Jasper, I am a resident of Jasper and will supply you with a local’s point of view. I also get submissions to post on this site, so if it is not totally accurate, don’t blame me, I will do my best to source out the most accurate information I can.

View from Pyramid Peak - Explore Jasper
View from atop Pyramid Peak

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Biking Trail 4G - Explore Jasper
A typical view of Jasper – Lake Edith

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The list of travel tips and resources below will evolve over time, so check back often for updates. Contact us for quick reply.

Sunwapta Falls

Sunwapta Falls

Turbulent riverIf you are traveling from the South, you will pass Athabasca Glacier, you might even take on a ride with on an Ice Explorer. The Athabasca Glacier is the head waters for this turbulent river. At the falls, the Sunwapta River abruptly changes course from...

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Jasper is a dark sky preserve and northern lights happens ever so often.

Old Fort Point

Old Fort Point

This place get real busy in the summer, specially on the weekends. It is a starting place for many trailheads. It is also the take out spot for rafters.

5 Top Activities for winter

5 Top Activities for winter

Jasper National Park has a plethora of activities to do for all seasons. In the Winter, Snowshoe, XCski, Alpine Ski, Snowboarding, Ski-Tour, Fat biking, Magic carpets, Sleigh Rides, Ice Climbing, Canyon Crawling…

Medicine Lake

Medicine Lake

Medicine Lake named “disappearing lake”. When it is summer time, the lake fills from drainage from Maligne river, in the fall, the lake starts to drain through the karst system.

Activity Centre

Activity Centre

Jasper Activity Centre is a fitness & aquatic facility. A recreation centre for the public.

Maligne Lake

Maligne Lake

Maligne Lake is a must see and the most photographed area. You probably have seen Spirit Island all over the world.

Lake Edith

Lake Edith

Lake Edith is quite a shallow glacial feed lake. For most days, you will be able to see the bottom of this lake.

Lac Beauvert

Lac Beauvert

Looking for some place to hangout or walk? Lac Beauvert is located next to Jasper Park Lodge.

Benefits of closed roads

Benefits of closed roads

Getting to enjoy roads without vehicles is a benefit for cyclists and hikers alike. Watch for more news about Jasper National Park.

Discovery Trail

Discovery Trail

This trail will introduce you to the nature and history of Jasper. Look for signs, maps, markers and kiosks to guide your way. There are a few steep inclines on the northwest section of trail.

Rocky Mountain Flowers

Rocky Mountain Flowers

New photos updated 2021 – wildflowers of the rocky mountains. Jasper National Park. A great collection of flora. Check back regularly.

Snaring Road

Snaring Road

This road is mostly used for the Snaring campsite and the Snaring Camping overflow.In the winter, the sloughs gets used if the ice is right, skating is a big hit.

Columbia Icefield

Columbia Icefield

Close to the  Banff borderThe largest accessible icefield in the Canadian Rockies, shimmering glacial ice and snow cover some 389 sq. km. (233 sq. mi.). An exciting 55 minute Snow coach Tour will take you out onto the Athabasca Glacier, a tongue of the Columbia...

Lake Annette

Lake Annette

A day use area for swimming, bbq’s, picnics, hiking, biking or just throw frisbee or ball around.

Valley of the Five Lakes

Valley of the Five Lakes

Valley of Five lakes photos updated 2021. A popular trail for visitors and locals of Jasper National Park.

May long weekend 2021

May long weekend 2021

Long weekend in Jasper. The campgrounds were busy, some even full. Lots of activities going about.

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