The highlight of Jasper tourism is its proximity to Jasper National Park. From skiing on powdery slopes to rafting on glacial lakes, you’ll be hard-pressed to find the time to squeeze in all the activities that this Canadian mountain town has to offer.
Jasper is a great starting point for adventures in and around the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park area. A drive down the Icefields Parkway will give you dramatic views of the Canadian Rockies, piercing blue lakes and endless icefields. Along the way, consider stopping at Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass viewing platform hovering 230 metres above ground. For something a little less daring, you’ll find The Jasper SkyTram to be a suitable option. The entire downtown area and the snowy slopes of Whistlers Mountain will spread out below you as you ride this aerial tramway. From the top, look up to the dark skies for a chance to spot all kinds of celestial bodies and maybe even the northern lights.
Whether it's skiing, hiking or kayaking you're after, you’ll find a spot to try it here in Jasper. Groomed trails suitable for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding criss-cross the valleys and mountains around this alpine town. You can even skate on frozen lakes or climb sheer vertical sheets of ice in narrow canyons. Hikers and bikers will enjoy exploring paths winding past lakes, waterfalls, lush meadows and soaring peaks. The region is rich in wildlife, so bear, moose, caribou and elk sightings are common too.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | CAD 10 = £5.86 |
Language | French |
Average weekend price | £92 per night |
Average weekday price | £97 per night |
Typical stay | 1 night |
Jasper is a cute and walkable little town.
11 April 2024
Jasper is a cute and walkable little town. But note, it's little....a lot smaller than Canmore or the Banff towns. Places to stay are also limited in comparison. But the skiing at Marmot was top notch and not crowded at all especially when compared to Lake Louise, Norquay, or Sunshine.
I love Jasper.
4 March 2024
I love Jasper. The mountains views are awe inspiring. As many times as I see them, the mountains continue to amaze me. Jasper still has the local small town feeling that other mountain towns have lost over the years. Many businesses are run by the owners rather than franchises.
Unfortunately the ski season was a bit down this year.
23 February 2024
Unfortunately the ski season was a bit down this year. After really cold temps the week before we arrive, they experience warmer than average temps when we were their and snow quality was not real good. We still made the most of our visit by enjoying this winter wonderland and the sites that Jasper provides
To put the review in context, we were only in Jasper for a...
3 January 2024
To put the review in context, we were only in Jasper for a couple of days prior to the Winter Season to catch The Canadian to Toronto. This meant many of the major sites were not yet available to access. However, while there, what we discovered was a lovely small town that is the focal point for travelling to the beautiful areas in the vicinity. The people are very friendly and helpful and there are also plenty of excellent places to eat and drink. It is worth the visit.
It's easy to get around Jasper.
9 October 2023
It's easy to get around Jasper. They have just recently provided long-term parking, which works for those driving their own vehicle to get on and return from the Jasper to Prince Rupert Via Rail train run (Sept. 2023). We picked up Starbucks drinks, ordered food from a variety of restaurants that were yummy. Gluten Free/Dairy Free options are available at a few restaurants; no desserts though, as per usual restaurant fare.
We visited Angel Glacier.
9 October 2023
We visited Angel Glacier. Wouldn't have missed that for anything. Malign Lake and the boat trip to Spirit Island was memorable. Glad we didn't miss that. We were there 2 days. 3 would have been better.
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