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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 = £5.81
Language French
Average weekend price £91 per night
Average weekday price £98 per night
Typical stay 1 night

Jasper reviews

What other travellers say about Jasper

8.0

The lakes are worth seeing.

2 May 2024

The lakes are worth seeing. There are several that are very photogenic - lake Annette for instance. The town itself is quite scenic, though nothing close to say the Austrian Tyrol. The SkyTrain is vastly overpriced for what it is.

PearCider
PearCider United Kingdom
10

Spectacular Jasper National Park offers you the opportunity...

23 April 2024

Spectacular Jasper National Park offers you the opportunity to visit the Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Valley, Pyramid Lake Island, Mount Edith Cavell, the Icefields Parkway and of course wonderful shopping and dining experiences in the town of Jasper itself. The shop keepers are friendly and helpful and the town takes great pride in its appearance. There are some long travel distances between areas so it's best to check ahead to ensure the attractions you wish to see are open. Jasper is truly the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, hiding in plain sight!

Robert
Robert Canada
10

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.

Steph
Steph United States
10

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.

Taylor
Taylor Canada
10

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

Sharon
Sharon Australia
8.0

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.

Elena
Elena Australia

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