Jasper National Park is located within the Rocky Mountains in the western region of Alberta within an easy drive from either Edmonton or Calgary.
In Jasper National Park you’ll find scenic drives, pristine glacial lakes for kayaking and swimming, spectacular hiking trails, and gorgeous campgrounds.
With the arrival of summer, it’s time to get out and explore the great outdoors. And in Alberta there’s no better place than the Canadian Rockies for hiking and nature appreciation. In Jasper National Park you will find one of the most spectacular hikes in Canada. The Edith Cavell Meadows hiking trail includes glaciers, a …
Looking for a great hike with panoramic views on your way to Jasper? Wilcox Pass in Jasper National Park is an ideal hike for anyone driving the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper. What makes Wilcox Pass trail the perfect hike is the fact that you can see spectacular views early into the hiking path. …
Jasper National Park is an outdoor wonderland in Canada. Located north of Banff National Park and reached via the Icefields Parkway, Jasper will steal your heart. Mountains, glaciers, stunning lakes, hot springs, canyons, forests, and beautiful night skies are yours to explore. All 11,000 square kilometers. If you are an outdoorsy person you should make …
One of the most beautiful places in Jasper National Park is Pyramid Lake and the little Pyramid Island. Both have wonderful views of Pyramid Mountain. When the lake is calm you get to see extraordinary reflections in the water. I’ve hiked, kayaked, relaxed on the beach, and watched the sunset from Pyramid Lake Jasper. Jasper …
Maligne Lake is the most popular tourist site in Jasper National Park. That’s partly why I avoided it on my first visit to Jasper! On my recent solo road trip to Jasper from Calgary I decided to spend a day along the Maligne Valley, and I visited Maligne Lake on a beautiful sunny afternoon in …
I love getting away to the Rocky Mountains when I go to Calgary each summer. One of my favorite places for a Canadian Rockies road trip is Jasper National Park, one of five national parks in Alberta. When I visited Jasper for a weekend in summer, I spent one day exploring the Maligne Valley to …
Maligne Canyon trail is located near the town of Jasper – it’s only a 15-minute drive from downtown Jasper. While you can access some hiking trails right from town it’s worth it to get out of town and drive (or bike) the Maligne Lake Road for some spectacular views in the Canadian Rockies. Maligne Canyon …
Whenever I get a chance to visit a waterfall, especially in the mountains, I always jump at the opportunity. Spending time around water always makes me happier. Jasper’s Athabasca Falls move a massive amount of water through the canyon. The falls are an incredible sight to see and hear. It’s mesmerizing watching the powerful Athabasca …
While visiting Jasper Alberta for a few days last summer my sister and I decided to do some kayaking. We lucked out and found a great kayaking rental shop in Jasper that delivered the kayaks to Pyramid Lake and picked them up when we finished an amazing half day of paddling around the lake with …
Valley of the Five Lakes trail offers five stunningly beautiful glacier lakes in one easy hike at Jasper National Park. Imagine five pristine lakes in shades of glistening emerald green to brilliant turquoise blue. A peaceful setting in the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by forest. When you hike Valley of Five Lakes you’ll get to feast …