Visitor Guide Également Offert En Français Pyramid Lake
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WINTER 2018 - 2019 Visitor Guide Également offert en français Pyramid Lake Marmot Meadows Jasper Townsite Maligne Lake Welcome The winter season in Jasper National Park is a beautiful time to visit. With scenery encompassing snow-covered mountain peaks and lightly snow dusted forests, the landscape is a winter wonderland awaiting adventure. Table of Contents From snowshoeing and cross country skiing to fat biking, the options for Jasper Townsite 3 winter activities are endless. In fact, the sky is the limit when it comes Jasper National Park Map 4 to winter fun as Jasper National Park is the second largest dark sky Around Town 6 preserve on the planet. Most nights you can look up and see billions of stars dancing overhead. Maligne Valley 8 Highway 93A 10 What makes any season in Jasper National Park even more special is the Icefields Parkway 12 land’s rich indigenous heritage. We respectfully acknowledge that Jasper Icefields Parkway Map 14 National Park is located in Treaty Six and Eight territories as well as the Winter wildlife 16 traditional territories of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Shuswap, Stoney and Métis Nations. We mention this to honour and be thankful for their Trail closures 18 contributions to building our park, province and nation. Winter camping 19 We wish you a warm winter welcome and hope that you enjoy your visit! Gear Rentals Directory DownhillSnowboards skis Ice cleatsSnowshoesX-countryFat skisbikesSkates Alpine touring gear PARKS CANADA TOURISM JASPER GENERAL A EDGE CONTROL 626 Connaught Dr. 780-852-4945 ü ü ü ü ü ü JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE 780-852-6236 • jasper.travel Jasper weather: 780-852-3185 500 Connaught Drive B THE BENCH BIKE SHOP 606 Patricia St. 780-852-7768 ü ü FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK weather.gc.ca 780-852-6176 Maps and guide books: Road conditions: 511 C GRAVITY GEAR 625B Patricia St. 780-852-3155 ü ü HOURS 780-852-4341 • friendsofjasper.com alberta511.ca • drivebc.ca D JASPER PARK LODGE 1 Old Lodge Rd 780-852-3301 ü ü ü ü ü Starting Nov. 1 • Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PARKS CANADA RESERVATION SERVICE Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day E PURE OUTDOORS 632 Connaught Dr. 780-852-4717 ü ü ü ü ü 1-877-737-3783 EMERGENCY and New Years Day parkscanada.gc.ca/reservation Dial 911 F PYRAMID LAKE RESORT Pyramid Lake Rd 1-888-852-7737 ü ü ü parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper SOCIAL MEDIA Cell phones are not always reliable. G SOURCE FOR SPORTS 406 Patricia St. 780-852-3654 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 780-852-3100 (satellite phone) JASPER TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT H TOTEM SKI SHOP 408 Connaught Dr. 780-852-3078 ü ü ü ü ü JasperNP parkscanada.gc.ca/jaspertrails I VICIOUS CYCLE 630 Connaught Dr. 780-852-1111 ü ü ü ü 2 J MARMOT BASIN 1 Marmot Basin Rd 780 852 3816 ü ü 3 L Highway Grande Cache Jasper National Park Grande Prairie Primary road Secondary road Road closed in winter Information centre Hinton Snake Indian River Edson Campground Edmonton North Boundary Seasonal Closure Red Chairs Closes Nov 1 Opens Mar 1 Moosehorn Creek (see pg. 17) Hostel Snake Indian River Seasonal Closure ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA Roche Ronde JASPER Athabasca River 0 5 10 20 SynclineRoche Ridge Miette Fiddle River Kilometres TOP 4 NATIONAL Miles 0 5 10 WINTER Mount Robson PARK MOUNT Mount Greenock Sulphur ROBSON Talbot REGIONS Skyline PROVINCIAL Jasper Lake Lake Utopia Mountain PARK Esplanade Mountain Snaring River Prince George Cinquefoil Mountain Fort St. James Rocky River Morro Peak Prince Rupert Overlander Falls Hawk Mountain Mount Colin Rearguard Mount Bridgland Falls Valemount Victoria Cross RangePyramid Mountain Roche Bonhomme Kamloops Miette River Moose Lake Maligne Canyon Vancouver Pyramid Lake Maligne RiverColin Range The best way to experience this incredible Yellowhead Lake Old Fort Point Ma Jasper lig ne R Signal Mountain o ad landscape is to take a day and explore Mount Tekarra 1 Wapiti Medicine Whistlers Lake Queen Elizabeth Range each of its top 4 winter regions. Tonquin Marmot Seasonal Closure Athabasca River Closes Nov 1 Curator Mountain Opens Feb 16 (see pg. 17) Maligne Opal Peak 1. AROUND TOWN 3. HIGHWAY 93A Wabasso Seasonal Closure Closes Nov 1 Tonquin Opens Mar 1 You don’t have to go far beyond the Jasper townsite Situated along this peaceful road are several picturesque Valley Mount Clitheroe (see pg. 17) Maligne Whirlpool ake Mount Maccarib Mount Hardisty to find winter adventure. The Pyramid Lake area is cross-country skiing destinations for all levels of The Ramparts Edith Bald Hills Cavell Maligne River a winter oasis for cross-country and skate skiing, experience. Ski along the rolling hills of the Whirlpool Trail Astoria River Mount Maligne Edith Cavell Lake snowshoeing, fat biking and spectacular skating. Winter to Moab Lake, or stop at the halfway point at the Red Athabasca Mount Kerkeslin Falls trail walks begin right from the edge of town; head up Chairs along the Whirlpool River. Looking to snowshoe? Mount Charlton onto Pyramid Bench or explore across the Athabasca Try the 6 km Athabasca Falls Loop featuring spectacular Mount Unwin Whirlpool River 14 13 river. The trail from Red Squirrel to Big Horn is a views of Mount Kerkeslin along the river. Mount Mary Vaux Mount Fryatt fantastic fat biking route. Mount Brazeau Sunwapta Endless Chain Ridge Falls Athabasca River 2. MALIGNE VALLEY 4. ICEFIELDS PARKWAY AND AREA One of the most stunning areas in Jasper National Winding 232 glorious kilometres through the heart of ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA Park is the Maligne Valley. The frozen waterfalls and ice Jasper and Banff national Parks, the Icefields Parkway Sunwapta River Poboktan Mountain Brazeau formations in Maligne Canyon make it a magical place to has been called one of the most scenic drives in the Seasonal Closure Closes Nov 1 explore and a popular ice climbing destination. Take in world. Glaciers, viewpoints and frozen waterfalls can Opens Mar 1 HAMBER (see pg. 17) PROVINCIAL Athabasca River the pristine winter vistas further up the valley at Medicine be found along this route. Don’t forget to find the Red PARK Sunwapta Peak and Maligne Lakes. Then bundle up for a stroll on the Chairs along the Wilcox Pass trail! Chaba River Mary Schäffer Trail along Maligne Lake. Beauty Creek Tangle Ridge Mount Alberta BANFF JASPER IS A NO DRONE ZONE Tangle Falls NATIONAL PARK Stutfield Wilcox Peak Stutfield Peak Glacier JASPER NATIONAL PARK Icefield Lake Louise Please leave them at home Columbia Centre Discover winter accessible sets of Icefield C Banff RED CHAIRS or in your vehicle while Athabasca Red Chairs in the following regions: Snow Dome Glacier Calgary exploring the park. Mount Andromeda Mount Hilda Scope out these picture perfect locations Athabasca Creek • Around Town Saskatchewan at: parkscanada.gc.ca/jasperredchair • Icefields Parkway Glacier #sharethechair 4 4 • Highway 93A 5 Wilcox Viewpoint Around Town Map Town Around Around Town Trail and Activities Distance Description WINTER WALKING J M A Jasper Discovery Trail 11 8.3 km loop An interpretive loop trail around the perimeter of town. This flat loop around Lac Beauvert begins at Jasper Park F B Lac Beauvert Loop 4a 3.5 km loop Lodge. N Follow Trail 9a and loop back on 9b. Watch for C Valley of the Five Lakes 9a 9b 4.6 km loop steep/slippery sections. An open meadow beside beautiful Lake Annette is your D Lake Annette 4a 2.4 km loop launch point for many winter walking opportunities. 13 K E SNOWSHOEING D PYRAMID BENCH E Edge of the Bench 2j 2b 2c 4.2 km return This loop offers spectacular valley views. Steep at first, this trail provides tremendous views of the SEE INSET I J F Overlook Trail 2b 2f 2g 2 6 km loop M valley. Dorothy, Virl and G 60 60a 8.6 km return O Christine Lakes Steep in places, this forested trail has great lake views. FAT BIKING F Follow Hazel Ave across Hwy 16. Take Red Squirrel B Red Squirrel to H 14 7 4b 12.7 km loop then Trail 7 along the river. Loop back on Trail 4b and Lake Mildred Red Squirrel. N Flat packed by Jasper Park Lodge, this gentle loop travels A I Woodpecker 4 4.4 km loop from the lodge to Lake Annette and back. H A perfect option for those new to fat biking, or just looking J Pyramid Lake Loop* 4.4 km return for beautiful views. This mainly flat packed trail steadily climbs to beautiful K Pyramid Trail 15 10.8 km return K Pyramid Lake. G L E CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Gentle terrain with subtle ups and downs. L Pipeline 11 km return 4 km on Hwy 16 W Rolling terrain becomes steep and steady after 3 km, M Pyramid Fire Road 16 16.8 km return gaining 920 m in elevation. Final 900m is A groomed loop on Pyramid Lake for those new to cross- J Pyramid Lake Loop* 4.4 km return ICE THICKNESS country skiing or just looking for beautiful views. The Red Cross recommends an ice ICE SKATING thickness of at least 15 centimetres Groomed by Pyramid Lake Resort; enjoy skating on iconic Pyramid Lake with (6 inches) for safe skating. Jasper N Pyramid Lake exquisite Pyramid Mountain as your backdrop. National Park does not monitor ice Bask in spectacular mountain views as you glide along the Jasper Park Lodge thickness. It is up to you to assess the O Mildred Lake groomed skating oval at Mildred Lake. thickness of the ice. * Grooming on the lake is dependent on ice and snow conditions.