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Alaska & Canadian Rockies 19 Nts / 20 Days 1, Palm View, Lakhamshi Napoo Road , Opp. Vidhyalankar Classes, Next to Swami Narayan Temple, Dadar (E), Mumbai – 400014. Email:- [email protected] Web:- www.urvitours.com. Tel:- +91 22-24132282 Mobile:- +91 9819702283 / +91 9892720353 WHY CHOOSE URVI TOURS ??? 1. Travel with the owner of Urvi Tours “Mr. Hardik mehta”, and not with any other tour manager in Rockies as well as in the cruise. 2. Sea plane activity in Vancouver included in tour cost. 3. Urvi tours two chefs for each group to cook delicious food (Gujrati, Marwari, Mexican, Italian, South Indian And Many More Cuisines) 4. Canada flyover activity included in tour cost. 5. Canada visa included in tour cost. 6. Insurance of 2,50,000 USD No age limit. 7. Confirmed hotels, no similar word used. 8. One-night stay in Victoria, the most beautiful place in Canadian Rockies. 9. Last but not the least, to create memories for life!!!!! HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR ALASKA & CANADIAN ROCKIES 3 Nights Vancouver: - Capilano Bridge, Stenly Park, Robson Street, Victoria,ens, Fly Over Canada, Totem Poles Etc. 1 Night Victoria:- Butchart Gard, Victoria city tour, 2 Nights Whistler :- Shannon Falls, Gondola for panoramic views of the Village, Peak2Peak Gondola to Blackcomb Mountain, (Optional Activities) Zip lining, Bungy, Rafting. 1 Night Kamloops :- Drive for Scenic Drive 2 Nights Jasper :- Pyramid Mountain, Patricia Lake, Maligne Canyon, Jasper Tram Way, Ice Field Explorer (Snow coach) Ride On Athabasca Glacier; Sky Walk, 1 Night Lake Louise:- Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls, Bow Lake, Pyoto Lake, Lake Louise. 2 Nights Banff:- Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, Gondola To sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls 7 Nights Alaska Cruise Holland America Day 00: MUMBAI– CALGARY Depart from Mumbai international airport to board flight for Calgary Over Night in flight DAY 01: CALGARY – BANFF Arrive Calgary airport and transfer to Banff. Afternoon free at Banff DAY 02: BANFF After breakfast depart for a full day sightseeing tour of Banff and area. Highlights include a ride on the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for panoramic views of the area, Tunnel Mountain Drive with the wind eroded Hoodoos and Surprise Corner with views of Bow River Falls and Banff Springs Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the town site. Overnight in Banff. DAY 03: BANFF - LAKE LOUISE After breakfast proceed for Yoho National Park where you will see the Natural Bridge of stone and beautiful Emerald Lake. Return to Banff National Park and explore the Valley of the Ten Peaks and scenic Moraine Lake. Finally, arrive at picturesque Lake Louise where you will admire the reflection of the Victoria Glacier onto the turquoise blue waters of Lake Louise. Enjoy a ride on the Lake Louise Gondola which offers panoramic views of the lake, glacier and surrounding mountains. Overnight in Lake Louise. DAY 04: LAKE LOUISE - JASPER Today travel along the Ice field Parkway, one of the world's most beautiful highways, passing some of Canada's highest mountains and most magnificent glaciers. Stop at Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and pass by Peyto Lake before reaching the Columbia Icefield, which is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Take a ride on the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier for a close look at the ice formations. Overnight in Jasper Day 05: JASPER After breakfast explores the charming town site of jasper that developed from “jasper house”, a former settlement of three log supply houses for rocky mountain voyagers. Highlights of your tour include Pyramid and Patricia lakes and the beautiful Malinge Canyon, with its limestone walls falling a stunning 50 meters. Also enjoy a Jasper Tram Ride to have a bird’s eye view of the town. Late afternoon proceed for White Water Rafting (optional). This trip will take you to Athabasca River. Overnight at Jasper. DAY 06: JASPER – KAMLOOPS After breakfast proceed From Jasper to Kamloops drive through scenic drive. Arrive Kamloops after 8 hrs. Overnight at Kamloops. DAY 07: KAMLOOPS - WHISTLER After breakfast proceed to Whistler one of the longest drive on your trip. Upon arrival in Whistler Village, Evening free. DAY 08: WHISTLER After breakfast take a trip on the Gondola for panoramic views of the Village and surrounding mountains, make sure to cross the Peak2Peak Gondola from Whistler to Blackcomb Mountain – a unique experience! Time at leisure for shopping and sightseeing in the village before. Overnight in Whistler. DAY 09: WHISTLER - VANCOUVER After breakfast proceeds to Vancouver your route today will follow the Sea to Sky Highway along beautiful Howe Sound. Pass through the coastal community of Britannia Beach. Next, stop at BC’s highest waterfall, Shannon Falls and view the Stawamanus Chief, the second largest standing piece of granite in the world and popular rock climbing area. Arrive Vancouver And eveing free at Robsan Street. Over night at Vancouver DAY 10:- VANCOUVER After breakfast proceed for Capilano Bridge and Grouse Mountain. After finishing Capilano Bridge & Grouse mountain we will proceed to Stenly Park. After finishing all your sight seing you will proceed to the hotel. DAY 11: VANCOUVER - VICTORIA – VANCOUVER After breakfast day free for Shopping & Factory Outlet DAY 12: VANCOUVER - VICTORIA After breakfast the excursion starts with a morning departure to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal where you will board a ferry for the 1.5 hour crossing of the Georgia Straight through the beautiful Gulf Islands. Keep a lookout for your chance to view some of the local wildlife including bald eagles, seals and even orca whales! Upon arrival enjoy a visit to the famous Butchart Gardens. Continue on to downtown Victoria for a city tour. Highlights include Beacon Hill Park, Bastion Square, the Parliament Buildings, Chinatown, the Inner Harbour and the historic Empress Hotel. Free time for shopping and exploring Victoria Overnight in Victoria…… DAY 13: VICTORIA - VANCOUVER - CRUISE After breakfast proceed to Vancouver Port to board your cruise for Alaska Trip Day Port Arrive Depart 13 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 5:00 PM 14 Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage CO 15 Tracy Arm, Alaska, US CO 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 15 Juneau, Alaska, US 1:00 PM 10:00 PM 16 Skagway, Alaska, US 7:00 AM 9:00 PM 17 Glacier Bay CO 7:00 AM 4:00 PM 18 Ketchikan, Alaska, US 10:00 AM 6:00 PM 19 Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage CO 20 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 7:00 AM DAY 14: INSIDE PASSAGE (AT SEA) The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lines in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. The scenery is unbelievable, with forests in a hundred shades of green, tumbling turquoise glaciers, and evocative towns loaded with history, culture and adventure. With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, the Inside Passage is a lifeline to the outside world. All day long it hums with activity. Overnight in Cruise. DAY 15 :- TRACY ARM, JUNEAU, DAY 15:- JUNEAU Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, The town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo. Overnight in Cruise. DAY 16 : SKAGWAY, ALASKA, US The sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway come winter, so you can only imagine the frightful conditions endured by the gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon, with a mandatory ton of supplies to be hauled with them over the steep and treacherous Trail of '98. Today, summertime visits to Skagway require nothing of the sort, but you can still ride the antique White Pass & Yukon narrow-gauge railway up through silvery-purple rock faces, past DeadhorseGulch, to see what it was like back then. Take your time and poke into every little store from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy's Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie and other vintage characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of '98 Museum. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park boasts restored buildings and wooden boardwalks that invite you to take a stroll into the past. Overnight in Cruise. DAY 17: GLACIER BAY As Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park; protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. How does it feel when a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch the moment on film. Then you wait for it all to happen again. And it does. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. Overnight in Cruise. DAY 18 : KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, US Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed.
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  • A Preliminary Assessment of the Native Fish Stocks of Jasper National Park

    A Preliminary Assessment of the Native Fish Stocks of Jasper National Park

    A Preliminary Assessment of the Native Fish Stocks of Jasper National Park David W. Mayhood Part 3 of a Fish Management Plan for Jasper National Park Freshwater Research Limited A Preliminary Assessment of the Native Fish Stocks of Jasper National Park David W. Mayhood FWR Freshwater Research Limited Calgary, Alberta Prepared for Canadian Parks Service Jasper National Park Jasper, Alberta Part 3 of a Fish Management Plan for Jasper National Park July 1992 Cover & Title Page. Alexander Bajkov’s drawings of bull trout from Jacques Lake, Jasper National Park (Bajkov 1927:334-335). Top: Bajkov’s Figure 2, captioned “Head of specimen of Salvelinus alpinus malma, [female], 500 mm. in length from Jaques [sic] Lake.” Bottom: Bajkov’s Figure 3, captioned “Head of specimen of Salvelinus alpinus malma, [male], 590 mm. in length, from Jaques [sic] Lake.” Although only sketches, Bajkov’s figures well illustrate the most characteristic features of this most characteristic Jasper native fish. These are: the terminal mouth cleft bisecting the anterior profile at its midpoint, the elongated head with tapered snout, flat skull, long lower jaw, and eyes placed high on the head (Cavender 1980:300-302; compare with Cavender’s Figure 3). The head structure of bull trout is well suited to an ambush-type predatory style, in which the charr rests on the bottom and watches for prey to pass over. ABSTRACT I conducted an extensive survey of published and unpublished documents to identify the native fish stocks of Jasper National Park, describe their original condition, determine if there is anything unusual or especially significant about them, assess their present condition, outline what is known of their biology and life history, and outline what measures should be taken to manage and protect them.

  • Experience the Icefields Parkway in Winter

    EXPLORE! LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE? MORE INFORMATION Winter transforms the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic drives. Ancient glaciers glow JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE: 780-852-6176 winter white under blankets of fresh snow. Quiet descends, broken only by far off sounds of ice crevasses growling as LAKE LOUISE VISITOR CENTRE: 403-522-3833 they grow. Snow-covered trails entice drivers to pull over, don snowshoes and break trail below some of the highest VALLEY OF THE FIVE LAKES MODERATE – SNOWSHOES BANFF VISITOR CENTRE: 403-762-1550 mountains in the Canadian Rockies. EXPERIENCE THE 4.5 km loop/2 hrs; 66 m elevation gain/loss pc.gc.ca/jasper Trailhead: 9 km south of Jasper, 224 km north of pc.gc.ca/banff Lake Louise ICEFIELDS LOOKING FOR A QUICK AND WANT TO STRETCH Five small, picturesque lakes in a sunny valley are CHECK THE ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE WEATHER Athabasca Glacier PARKWAY SCENIC STOP? YOUR LEGS? the highlights of this outing, a local family favourite. FORECAST BEFORE YOU LEAVE TOWN: TANGLE FALLS NIGEL PASS ROAD CONDITIONS: Call 511 • alberta511.ca IN WINTER WANT TO STRAP ON MODERATE – SNOWSHOES OR BACKCOUNTRY SKIS Trailhead: 96 km south of Jasper, 137 km north of ATHABASCA FALLS WEATHER FORECAST 14 km/5-6 hrs return; 385 m elevation gain Lake Louise EASY – WEAR STURDY BOOTS SNOWSHOES OR SKIS? Banff 403-762-2088 • Jasper 780-852-3185 This beautiful, cascading icefall right beside the road 1 km/30 mins return; no elevation gain/loss Trailhead: 116 km south of Jasper, 117 km north of weather.gc.ca • Visit an information centre Trailhead: 30 km south of Jasper, 203 km north of makes for a great photo stop.
  • Banff to Jasper.Cdr

    Banff to Jasper.Cdr

    r r r e e e v v v Lake Louise i i Finish i R R R Ski Area Day 1, Banff to Lake Louise e e e n n Lake Louise n o o o t t 1 t s s s 0 km -Cascade Ponds. Turn LEFT out of the parking area and head Hostel e p i 1 P toward the Hwy 1 interchange. L. Louise Bonnet Ski Area Lipalian Glacier 1a 0.4 -@ the interchange, take the rightside exit ramp onto Hwy 1 Lake Mtn To WEST toward Lake Louise. Louise Castle ke Protection Junction 4.6 -Mt. Norquay interchange, continue on Hwy 1. La e 1A uis Mtn Post Lo 10.1 -Take the exit for Hwy 1A, the Bow Valley Parkway. This is Hotel Sampson 4 Way Lake Louise Finish Mall Stop a quiter road. Campgd 1&2 Lake B 20.9 -Legend has it that the white spruce tree in the middle of the o Louise w road was saved from road construction by the Banff Park 1 R Hostel iv er superintendent in the 1930's. Block Lake 21.1 -Sawback Picnic Area. B C Mtn ow a Louise m p 22.9 -Road splits to go around the toe of the Hillsdale Slide. Chateau g ro Village Lake u n 28.2 -Johnston Canyon on the right. V al Louise d le y 1 29.3 -Moose Meadows. (You seldom see moose here anymore). Mnt Temple 31.5 -This open meadow is the site of a former boom town, Silver Pinnacle Pa rk City.
  • Banff to Jasper Bike Tour the 290 Kilometre (180 Mile) Bike Point

    Banff to Jasper Bike Tour the 290 Kilometre (180 Mile) Bike Point

    Banff to Jasper bike tour the 290 kilometre (180 mile) bike point. Continuing north descend to Saskatchewan e best time to do this bike tour is tour between Banff and Jasper is Crossing, where three rivers converge, and then climb in July and August but June and Sep - considered to be one of the most impressive to the Columbia Icefields, known for chilly tempera - tember are possible if the weather cooper - mountain rides in the world. e ride runs tures even in the middle of summer. is is where you ates. Fickle weather is the norm in the parallel to the Continental Divide, and can can take a motorized tour onto the glacier. mountains so come prepared for four seasons start in either Banff or Jasper, both of which are at any time. You might find snow patches at the exceptionally scenic towns. Mountain ride means North of the Columbia Icefield you’ll see Sunwapta top of some passes even in the summer. riding by mountains and not over them. Only 55 Mountain and the Endless Chain Ridge. e rest of kilometres from Banff is Lake Louise, considered to the bike tour takes you alongside the Sunwapta and e Banff Jasper corridor is easily accessible via Cal - be the hiking capital of Canada. If time isn’t of the Athabasca Rivers into Jasper. gary only 125 kilometres (80 miles) away to the east. essence then stay longer and explore. In particular, Edmonton is also a possibility though it’s 360 kilo - Lake Agnes and the Plain of Six Glaciers aren’t far e ride takes place entirely on the Parkway, a highway metres (215 miles) from Jasper.
  • Canadian Rockies

    Canadian Rockies

    Reserve your trip to Canada today! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry clean- LAND PROGRAM | INCLUDED FEATURES | ing; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not Trip #:8-22960W mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. July 21-29, 2017 Send to: Canadian Rockies MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to ACCOMMODATIONS • Personal VOX listening devices allow Duke Alumni Travels decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this Paid trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose P.O. Box 90572 (With baggage handling.) you to hear every word from your expert, physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to them- Special Price* AHI Travel Durham, NC 27708-0572 Full Price Special Savings Postage U.S. selves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement • Two nights in Kananaskis, Canada, at the first- English-speaking guides. Std. Presorted Phone: 800-FOR-DUKE that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to $3,595* Travel Fax: 919-660-0148 the unused services and accommodations be refunded. $3,845 $250 class Delta Lodge at Kananaskis. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limi- Please contact Duke Alumni Travels at 800-367-3853 to reserve your space or tation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, • Three nights in Jasper at the first-class Sawridge • All excursions: AHI Travel 855-385-3885 with questions.
  • S Um M Er O N the Icefieldsparkway

    S Um M Er O N the Icefieldsparkway

    Parkway the Ice on Summer ! elds Également offert en français Parker Ridge Trail Parker P. Zizka Wilcox Pass Athabasca Falls Bow Lake an ideal place for a picnic stop. provides The picnic area including Mount Temple. re a perfect panoramic of Herbert Lake provide favourite. The still waters A photographer’s LAKE HERBERT disappearing. one toe has melted, and the middle is slowly Since then, crowsfoot. looked like a three-toed When this glacier was named a century ago, it CROWFOOT GLACIER can be deadly. and other hazards crevasses a special bus tour. guide or visited on with a commercial explored the road, that can be seen from A magical area ATHABASCA GLACIER attractions: Check out these roadside the edge? Looking for a view from along the way. scenic stops, picnic spots, and hiking trails your time to experience the many Take ! sweeping valleys to ancient glaciers broad waterfalls, pristine lakes, and wonders – from fresh offers the route every corner, Around most scenic drives. of the world’s the Ice national parks, heart of Jasper and Banff the through glorious kilometres 232 Winding Explore! owing down from the rugged mountains. owing down from ! ection of the stunning Main Range peaks, ! A. ZierVogelA. ZierVogelA. Zizka P. elds Parkway has been called one Do not walk on the glacier; Grizzly bear Never approach or feed wildlife. Never approach especially early morning and evening. keep your eyes open and drive slowly, – often spotted on the roadsides caribou are Bears, sheep, wolves, and even elusive the best drives in world. the Ice one of many reasons Wildlife sightings are Wildlife scenic and accessible lakes for the more is one of of the Bow River, Bow Lake, the source BOW LAKE AND GLACIER power of water sculpting the limestone gorge.

  • The Icefields Parkway

    A D A N A Y M M 16 16 C PYRAMID - HE CEFIELDS ARKWAY A R O O T I P 2762 m S E W R R N P F F H A S Pyramid G M M I R A POINTS OF IN TEREST Lake K J K T H JASPER er 0 230 JASPER TOWNSITE. RCMP Riv a sc a b ROCHE 2 228 Whistlers (May to October) a th BONHOMME A Jasper International WHISTLERS 2459 m 2469 m M a (April to November) li Jasper Tramway g n THE RAMPARTS Five e Amethyst ek tal re Lakes R Jacques 4 226 Wapiti (Summer and Winter) Lakes or C iv P e r Lake 6 224 Junction with Highway 93A. Access to: TEKARRA AQUILA 2693 m 2880 m Marmot Basin Ski Area, Mount Edith Cavell Road (mid June Ast or to mid October: viewpoints, hiking, , Tonquin Valley) i a River Wabasso Beaver and Wabasso. Rejoins parkway at Athabasca Falls. Lake Lake Medicine 9 221 Valley of Five Lakes Lake EDITH CAVELL CURATOR 3367 m 2624 m 14216 Wabasso Lake Moab Lake 93 25 205 Whirlpool Valley, Mount Hardisty, A Whirlpool River Mount Kerkeslin and Mount Edith Cavell HARDISTY Athabasca Falls 2715 m 27 203 Horseshoe Lake es ak 30 200 Athabasca Falls L KERKESLIN e A in 2955 m ld t ra h e a Junction with Hwy 93A G b Maligne a s Lake c 32 198 Athabasca Falls FRYATT a 3360 m R iv 34 196 Mount Kerkeslin e r r e iv 37 193 Goats and Glaciers R CHRISTIE e n SAMSON HOOKER BRUSSELS 3102 m ig Honeymoon l 3076 m 38 192 Mount Fryatt 3160 m a ICEFIELD Lake M 41 189 Mount Christie Osprey Lake Buck Lake UNWIN 3300 m 49 181 Mount Christie Sunwapta Falls E CHARLTON N 3260 m D MALIGNE L 50 180 Honeymoon Lake E 3200 m S S 52 178 Fortress C Buck and Osprey Lakes H Lake MONKHEAD A 3211 m I N 93
  • 264 March 1988

    264 March 1988

    RESEARCH BULLETIN No. 264 March 1988 Parks Canada Archaeology in Western Region, 1984 Introduction The Western Region Archaeological Research Unit of Parks Canada administered 90 projects in Alberta and British Columbia in 1984 ( See Table 1). All projects were under the financial management and administrative responsibility of the Regional Archaeologist of the Historical and Archaeological Research Section. Projects were completed through utilization of in-house resources, under contract, or through special agreements. This was an increase of 54 per cent over projects covered under permit in 1983. Seventy-two projects were associated with various National Parks and National Historic Parks and Sites in Alberta while 18 projects were related to British Columbia parks and sites. Of these, 57 involved HRIAs (areal and linear site surveys and assessments), eight mitigations (salvage and conservation archaeology involving major or test excavations) and 25 special projects (support activities, special studies, overviews and research). Most of the heritage resources impact and assessment projects were conducted by Regional Salvage Archaeologist Ian Sumpter. Studies were completed in Elk Island, Waterton Lakes, Jasper, Yoho, Glacier and Banff National Parks. Project Archaeologist Rod Pickard completed three short-term mitigative projects in Jasper National Park at the mining community of Environment Environnement Cette publication est disponible en français. Canada Canada Parks Pares -2- Pocahontas (ca. 1908-21), the fur trade site of Jasper House (ca. 1830-84), and at two prehistoric sites (FfQm-26, FfQm-34) on Patricia Lake. Major investigations were continued at the early man Vermilion Lakes Site in Banff National Park under the direction of Project Archaeologist Daryl Fedje and assisted by Senior Research Assistant Jim White.
  • 2016 Summer Guide

    2016 Summer Guide

    SUMMER 2016 Getting Around Jasper National Park WHAT’S INSIDE • Top 5 Regions • Maps • Camping Également offert en français • Wildlife • Safety Information Time to Connect Red Chairs at Wilcox Pass Welcome to Jasper National Park, the gentle giant of the Canadian Rockies. Our laid-back mountain town offers easy access to majestic peaks, endless outdoor adventure, pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife. From Indigenous Peoples and early fur traders to railway workers laying ties for two transcontinental routes, millions of people have explored these valleys and mountain passes. Park establishment dates back to 1907 with the creation of the Jasper Park Forest Reserve. Joining Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks and three adjacent provincial parks, Jasper is part of the magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also home to the world’s second largest dark sky preserve where on any clear night you can look up and see billions of stars dancing overhead. Come back in October and experience dark sky month and the annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival. Find your connection to this special place by exploring one or all of our five spectacular regions, visiting our famous red chair locations or participating in Parks Canada led programs and events during your stay. Thank you for visiting Jasper National Park. If you plan on returning to Jasper (and we hope you do) in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, all park entry fees will be waived in 2017. Just another reason to return! DIRECTORY PARKS CANADA TOURISM JASPER SOCIAL MEDIA JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE 780-852-6236 • jasper.travel 500 Connaught Drive JasperNP FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK 780-852-6176 • pc.gc.ca/jasper Maps and guide books: EMERGENCY HOURS: 780-852-4341 • friendsofjasper.com Dial 911 Mar.
  • The Icefields Parkway Driving Guide

    The Icefields Parkway Driving Guide

    Photo: Travel Alberta Photo: Travel Alberta The Icefields Parkway THE WORLD! BEAUTIFUL THE MOST Photo: A. ZierVogel ROAD IN THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY Driving Guide PROFILE ELEVATION ICEFIELDS PARWAY DA KM FROM TRANS-CANA FROM KM P KM FROM TRANS-CANADA P RCM 0 8 6 4 1 6 5 0 8 6 3 9 0 6 8 3 6 5 3 6 4 7 6 4 2 9 8 4 7 6 RCM 3 0 99 93 88 78 77 76 71 57 40 37 34 33 24 18 16 23 22 22 22 22 21 20 20 19 19 19 18 18 17 15 15 14 14 14 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 3 4 6 8 1 2 6 7 4 1 7 2 2 3 4 9 3 0 3 6 7 6 2 4 7 0 0 2 4 6 9 14 25 30 32 34 37 41 50 54 72 77 84 85 87 94 96 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 15 17 19 19 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 KM FROM JASPER JASPER FROM KM LAKE LOUISE 2 km BANFF 59 km ) ) ) ) ) ) , s s e s E d all 11 50 eek eek W Falls Lak Lake Lake Lake Lake Pass Pass inter) (# Lake Lake 0 Cr Cr Peak 3 Ridge Lake W Glacier eil sheep! Christie Canyon abasso Glacier Lookout V que mid-Oct.) W (May-Oct. Nigel Pass information for Molar Bow Lake eek Hostel and eeping Falls Hostel ilcox Pass basso (year roun Cir to (June-Sept.) April to Nov Hector Hector Five Glacier Howse Pass and ( Peyto (May to Oct.) W Beauty W Cr Highway Dolomite Diadem Mount Wa Bridal Parker Herbert of Bow Summit Stutfield Glacier View Inn Sunset , Mistaya Athabasca Pass Poboktan atch Silverhorn Creek Sunwapta Falls Coleman Creek (early June to Sept.) Lake, Athabasca Falls 40 W and early June to Sept.) Goats Canada Crowfoot Glacier 6 ( Hilda Creek Hostel 11 7 n 9 id-May to early Sept) and id-June to early Sept mid-Mar.
  • Top Ten Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P.Geol. Brokenpoplars.Ca

    Top Ten Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P.Geol. Brokenpoplars.Ca

    Top Ten Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P.Geol. brokenpoplars.ca Dale Leckie is the award-winning author of the #1 bestselling Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks. ISBN Number 978-0- 9959082-0-8, 216 pages. Available at bookstores. Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks 1. Canyons, caves, and lakes of the Maligne River, Jasper National Park Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P.Geol. A spectacular spot in the Jasper Medicine Lake is dry most of the time, area is the canyons, caves, and lakes of because most of the lake drains away the Maligne River system. The Maligne through its underground plumbing River enters the Athabasca River valley as system. a 90 metre high hanging valley, flowing over 365 million year old limestones. At Maligne Canyon, multiple waterfalls, potholes, and outlets of underground springs are preserved from what may well be an old and exhumed cave system. The hike along Maligne Canyon, with the waterfalls, deep chasms and gushing springs is breathtaking. Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, drains through caves at its base. Farther upstream, the spectacular and unique cave drainage system at the Springs entering Maligne River, Jasper National bottom of Medicine Lake is one of several Park. Spring water flows through a cave system reasons that the United Nations created draining Medicine Lake 16 km away. the UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain The water from Medicine Lake drains Parks World Heritage Site. Medicine Lake through an underground cave system rises and falls as much as 19 meters every downstream for 16 kilometres to emerge year due to snowmelt and rainfall raising as a series of springs at the lower end of water levels.
  • Jasper National Park

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper National Park may be reached by motor from A list of accommodations in the park with rates follows:— RECREATIONAL FACILITIES JASPER NATIONAL PARK points in the northwestern United States via Kingsgate, Cranbrook, and Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Town of Jaspei Accommodation Rates per day The town of Jasper forms a centre for recreation. Summer ALBERTA over Highway No. 4 and the Banff-Windermere Highway Astoria Hotel 32 rooms Single $2-$3 ; double $3-$4.50 (Eur.) sports which may be enjoyed under ideal conditions include Athabasca Hotel 53 rooms Single $2.50-$4: double $4-$6; Suites CANADA (IB), to Banff Park, and thence to Jasper via the Banff- $7-$l2 (Eur. plan) hiking, riding, motoring, mountain climbing, boating, fishing, Jasper Highway. An alternative route is available by way Pyramid Hotel 21 rooms Single $1-$1.50; double $2.50-$4 bathing, tennis, and golf. In winter, curling, ski-ing, skating. DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND RESOURCES (Eur.) and snow-shoeing are available to the visitor. LANDS, PARKS AND FORESTS BRANCH PURPOSE OF NATIONAL PARKS of Glacier National Park, Montana, Waterton Lakes National NATIONAL PARKS BUREAU Park, Macleod, Calgary, and Banff. Vicinity of Jasper— 1 °42 *Jasper Park Lodge (Ace. 650 Single $9 up; double $16 up (Amer. Bathing and Swimming.—Outdoor bathing may be The National Parks of Canada are areas of outstanding beauty Following are the distances from well-known points to enjoyed at Lakes Annette and Edith, five miles from Jasper, MAP OF and interest which have been dedicated to the people of Canada (C.N.R.) persons) plan) according to type of accom- Jasper, headquarters of Jasper National Park:— (JLac Beauvert, 4 miles from Jasper") modation desired, where dressing-rooms are available.