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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Fat Bike along the Athabasca River

    6.8 mi
    The area around the Jasper townsite is riddled with trails well suited for biking or hiking even in the winter months. One of the most scenic is Trail 7 along the Athabasca River.From the Jasper townsite, make your way onto Trail 11 which is a paved path that runs along the railroad tracks all al...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Hike the Saturday Night Loop

    4.0
    16.54 mi / 2326 ft gain
    The trail is split up into three types of terrain: one-third uphill, one-third rugged, and one-third downhill. Begin at Cabin Creek Rd parking lot and follow Trailhead #3. If you plan on mountain biking the trail, most people do it in a day. If you happen to want to take longer or are hiking it,...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Capture the Northern Lights at Patricia Lake

    5.0
    3 mi / 229.7 ft gain
    To get to Patricia Lake from Jasper, from highway 16A, turn onto Connaught Drive. Stay straight for 10 minutes and run right into Patricia and Pyramid Lakes! Drive the 4.8km loop day or night for an opportunity to see moose, elk, and wolves. Also, there are plenty of hiking trails in this area.Ja...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Kayak Patricia Lake

    Depending on the time of day, Patricia Lake has many appearances.A lake surrounded by pines and trembling aspens , the early morning magically reflects the blues of the sky and multi-toned mountains surrounding it, interrupted once in a while by morning mist.By early morning until the lake eveni...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Explore Lake Annette in Jasper National Park

    4.0
    With a paved path around the lake, picnic tables, fire pits and grills, and fresh glacial fed waters, this is the ideal spot to bring your whole family or group for a summer day in Jasper National Park. There are established hiking trails around the lake where you're almost guaranteed to see some...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Camp at Whistler's Campground, Jasper NP

    Whistler's is home to 604 campsites. During the summer, the campground can get pretty crowded due to its size. The campground offers water, toilets, showers, electricity, camp kitchens and fire pits. Firewood can be purchased with a fire permit. From the campground, you can easily head into the t...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Explore Edith Lake in Jasper National Park

    4.5
    One of the warmer lakes in Jasper National Park, Lake Edith is a great spot to post up and spend the day hanging in the summer sun. It comes with fewer amenities than neighboring and more popular Lake Annette, so naturally you'll see slightly fewer people. It does come with a public dock, but rem...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Catch the Best Views of Jasper on the SkyTram

    4.4
    Take a ride up Whistler’s Mountain to an elevation of 2,277 metres (7,472 feet) for stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains stretching up to 80 kilometres away. On a clear day, you might even see the white pyramid of Mount Robson in nearby British Columbia. At the top, you can hike the trail...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Explore Pyramid Lake

    4.6
    1.5 mi
    A visit to Jasper National Park is not complete without a stop at Pyramid Lake to witness the spectacular sunrise.From the Town of Jasper, take the Pyramid Lake Road all the way until you reach the end of the road, where you'll find the parking lot and the trailhead. The gravel trail is 1.2 kilom...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Camp at Wapiti Campground, Jasper NP

    Wapiti is the largest campground in the park with 644 campsites. The campgrounds are equipped with running water, showers, flush toilets, a camp kitchen and fire pits at each site. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground with a fire permit. Wapiti is more forested than the other camp...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Explore Maligne Canyon

    4.6
    This canyon, although spectacular during the spring and summer as water thrashes through the canyons, should be explored in the off-season (mid-fall to late spring) to avoid masses of tourists. In addition to it being quieter, when the water levels recede, unique geological formations can be seen...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Hike the Valley of the Five Lakes

    5.0
    2.8 mi / 216.5 ft gain
    Getting There: The beginning of the trailhead is super easy to find, with the parking lot for the hike located directly on the Icefields Parkway. The Hike: The hike itself is super easy, but extremely scenic and beautiful. There's no real elevation climbs or technical sections, and a lot of peopl...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Mountain Bike the Overlander Trail

    9.9 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
    Getting there: The Overlander trailhead is a little outside the town of Jasper, to the Northeast (fuel-up at the local Tim Horton's right before hand). Either bring your own Mountain Bike and park by the train station, or rent a bike in town (I'd highly recommend Vicious Cycles; they only charge ...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Backpack the Tonquin Valley

    5.0
    43.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gain
    The Tonquin Valley is well known for its strong grizzly bear population. If you plan on tackling this hike check bear warnings prior to leaving and always keep a can of bear spray easily accessible.It also is recommended that hikers wait till late summer or early autumn to complete this hike. Ear...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Cross-Country Ski to HI-Mount Cavell Hostel

    14.4 mi / 1000 ft gain
    The trek is 11.6km one way to HI-Mount Cavell Hostel and can be done on classic or skate skis. Be ready for a workout as this breathtaking ski (in more ways than one) has an elevation gain of 1,000ft. Make sure you've done your homework on current avalanche conditions and have the proper gear pac...
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  • Jasper, Alberta

    Wabasso Campground, Jasper NP

    Wabasso has 228 campsites and offers toilets, showers, a camp kitchen, and fire pits. You can purchase fire wood at the campground with a fire permit. Some of the sites are located next to the Athabasca River, so if you're lucky, you can snag one of those.  Keep in mind that all of the campsites...
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Camping and Lodging in Jasper

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Guides, Insights and Stories from Jasper

3 Lakes in Jasper National Park Perfect for Summer Swimming

3 Lakes in Jasper National Park Perfect for Summer Swimming

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5 Gorgeous Alpine Lakes In Jasper National Park

5 Gorgeous Alpine Lakes In Jasper National Park

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Jasper National Park is the Best Place to Try Snowshoeing. Here's Why.

Jasper National Park is the Best Place to Try Snowshoeing. Here's Why.

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10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Explore Jasper National Park this Winter

10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Explore Jasper National Park this Winter

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The Need for Epic Traditions

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