The notebook of Jasper
Find his rhythm between rock and sky.
Large alpine valley surrounded by glaciers, lakes and peaks where wildlife remains very present.
At your own pace
Identity summary
5 to 10 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Lake · River · Forest
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Jasper
Large alpine valley surrounded by glaciers, lakes and peaks where wildlife remains very present.
Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon and Jasper SkyTram provide Jasper's most telling landmarks. Together, they form a destination where mountain reliefs, shores and lakes, riverscapes and forests meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 5 to 10 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Maligne Lake
- Maligne Canyon
- Jasper SkyTram
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and landscape
Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake elongate its turquoise waters between wooded and glacial peaks, in one of the most photogenic valleys of the Jasper. Cruises to Spirit Island show the depth of the lake, while the quieter shores offer canoeing, walking and attentive observation of light on the water.
Nature and panorama
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon cut the limestone into narrow corridors where the water roars under the bridges and sometimes disappears into the rock. The visit is made by a succession of points of view, with waterfalls, pots and deep walls; in winter, the ice turns the canyon into blue and white decor.
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Jasper SkyTram
The Jasper SkyTram climbs up the slopes of Whistlers Mountain and gives a wide view of the Athabasca Valley, the city and the peaks of the park. At the top, a trail allows you to gain even more height, where the air refreshes and the mountain lines pile up.
Nature and landscape
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake often reflects the triangular silhouette of Pyramid Mountain, just minutes from the centre of Jasper. Its quiet shores, its island accessible by a footbridge and its canoe rentals make it a simple place to enjoy the mountain without long hiking.
Practical tips
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