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JASPER ★★★ Jasper National Park Is the Largest Park in the Canadian Rockies and Boasts More Than 1,200 Kilometres of Hiking Trails DESTINATIONS JASPER ★★★ Jasper National Park is the largest park in the Canadian Rockies and boasts more than 1,200 kilometres of hiking trails. Created in 1907, it is also one of the oldest parks in Canada. With its large population of wildlife including elk, bighorn sheep, deer and grizzly bears, Jasper National Park is one of the last large Rocky Mountain ecosystems where wildlife can be seen. MALIGNE LAKE JASPER NATIONAL PARK © iStockPhoto, GlowingEarth JASPER NATIONAL PARK ★★★ Season: Open year-round, Visitor Centres: The Jasper Infor- Information desk at the Icefields * Note that Cavell Road (leading 24 hours a day. mation Centre National Historic Centre (103 km south of Jasper to Mount Edith Cavell) and the Site (500 Connaught Drive, Jasper) on Highway 93) is open May 4-15, section of Highway 93A from just Admission fee: In 2019, the is open daily in 2019, May 16-Oct. 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. south of Wabasso Campground admission fee is $9.80/day/adult 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and in and May 16-Sept. 29, 2019 from to Geraldine Road were closed to and free for youth 17 and under. low season from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. traffic in 2018. Both roads should An annual Parks Canada Discovery (closed December 25-26 and be reopened as of June 15, 2019. Pass is $67.70/adult. January 1). The Parks Canada WHAT TO DO — JASPER wildlife on the return drive. SKYTRAM ★★★ When you buy your tickets, Accessible to everyone, this you will have the choice gondola ride offers some of between the regular the most stunning panoramas 90-minute cruise and the in the Rocky Mountains. 2-hour Premium cruise. Take For a truly spectacular the time to compare the two experience ★ ★ ★ , plan to be to choose the right option for there at sunset. At the top, be you. Regular cruise schedule sure to walk the hiking trail in 2019: every day from May to the summit of Whistler’s 25-June 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 Mountain. You will find that p.m. / June 8-27: 8:45 a.m. to you are short of breath 3:45 p.m. / June 28-Sept. 2: because of the high altitude 9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. / Sept. (more than 2,225 metres). 3-Sept 29: 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 Open daily in 2019: March 22- p.m. / Sept. 30-Oct. 6: 9:30 May 16: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / to 3 p.m. May 17-June 20: 9 a.m. to 8 616, PATRICIA STREET (JASPER p.m. / June 21-Sept. 2: 8 a.m. TICKET OFFICE) / 780-852-3370 to 9 p.m. / Sept. 3-Oct. 27: 10 WWW.BANFFJASPERCOLLECTION. a.m. to 5 p.m. COM/ATTRACTIONS/MALIGNE- JASPER SKYTRAM © Jasper Stytram JASPER SKY TRAM – 780-852-3093 LAKE-CRUISE WWW.JASPERSKYTRAM.COM *Warning, this route MOUNT EDITH is unsuitable for large MALIGNE VALLEY ★★ MALIGNE LAKE CAVELL ★★ motorhomes (over 25 feet/7 Between Jasper and Maligne CRUISE ★★★ ***Note that Cavell Road metres). Lake, you have a good chance This 90-minute cruise will take (leading to Mount Edith of seeing wildlife (especially you to Spirit Island ★ ★ ★ , the Cavell) should be reopened to A short hike (1.6 km/1 hr./ black bear and bighorn sheep) most photographed island in traffic from June 15, 2019. moderate) at the foot of the close to the road. The best the world. Enjoy the azure- mountain offers views of the times for wildlife sightings blue waters and majestic The narrow 12-km road to magnificent Angel Glacier ★ are early morning and in the scenery of this large glacial Mount Edith Cavell winds and Cavell Meadows. evening, as that is when the lake. The best light is in late through the Athabasca Valley The Cavell Meadows ★ ★ trail animals come close to the road afternoon. Tickets can be along the Athabasca river. To is more demanding but offers to feed. If you have time, go purchased in advance right in get to the trailheads, go 7 km stunning views (6-7 km/3-5 for a hike in Maligne Canyon ★ ★ Jasper or on the website. It south of Jasper on Highway 93 hrs./difficult). to admire the many waterfalls is recommended to take the and turn right onto Highway that helped carve the canyon cruise after 2 p.m. to avoid 93A. Travel 5.4 km and turn out of the surrounding the crowds and to improve right onto the Cavell Road, limestone rock. your chances of spotting which leads to the mountain. ANGEL GLACIER, MOUNT EDITH CAVELL SPIRIT ISLAND, MALIGNE LAKE © iStockPhoto, tWildLife © DollarPhotoClub, Darledemunro ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS NEARBY OTHER EXCURSIONS NEAR JASPER — • Picnic, swimming and hiking at Lake Annette: ICEFIELDS Lake Annette, located 7 km from Jasper, is the perfect spot for families or groups to stop for a swim. Enjoy a picnic on PARKWAY★★★ the edge of the clear glacier-fed lake in a magical setting with a spectacular view of the Rockies. And if you want to The panoramic Icefields stretch your legs, you can even take a short hike around the lake. The interpretive 2.4 km paved loop is wheelchair Parkway ★ ★ ★ between Lake accessible. Louise and Jasper offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine • Old Fort Point Loop: mountain lakes, ancient This magnificent hiking trail is a steep 3.8 km (1-2 hrs./130 m elevation gain) loop leading to stunning views of the glaciers and broad sweeping valley, the Canadian Rockies and the town of Jasper. 2 km from Jasper. valleys. You will want to stop Visit the Jasper Information Centre (500, Connaught Drive, Jasper) for more information and free brochures. at some of the many points of interest along the way, including: • Sunwapta Falls ★ • Athabasca Glacier ★ ★ ★ and Columbia Icefield • Peyto Lake ★ ★ ★ (an easy 30-minutes hike leads to an exceptional viewpoint) • Bow Lake ★★ • The Athabasca Falls★★ ON THE WAY TO JASPER SUNWAPTA FALLS © iStockPhoto, Jason_V © DollarPhotoClub, RcFotoStock BIGHORN SHEEP HIKE TO MOUNT WHISTLERS SUMMIT © Authentik Canada, Simon Lemay © iStockPhoto, tWildLife ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see WHERE TO EAT — 1 PATRICIA STREET 2 DOWNSTREAM 3 EVIL DAVE’S GRILL FESTIVAL DELI ($) RESTAURANT & LOUNGE ($$-$$$) As most visitors to Jasper ($$-$$$) A popular casual restaurant — spend at least a few days hiking This modern restaurant and serving creative, globally Jasper Heritage Rodeo or exploring the surrounding lounge captures Jasper’s inspired fare along with Dates: August 7 to 10, 2019 wilderness, it seemed like a mountain town spirit and specialty cocktails & wine. The Jasper Heritage Rodeo has good idea to recommend this casual feel. The fresh Dinner reservations are been entertaining locals and emporium of sandwiches-to- innovative bistro cuisine and recommended, especially tourists alike since it began go. A favourite with locals and quality service draw a great in high season. The eclectic in 1926. A weekend of old- tourists alike. Open daily from many visitors and loyal guests. ‘‘evil’’-themed menu is sure to fashioned western fun with 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Great food and a good wine make you smile. The Diabolical professional cowboys, rodeo 610 PATRICIA STREET, JASPER list. Open daily from 5 p.m. to Tenderloin is their signature events, line dancing, country 780-852-4814 2 a.m dish. Open Monday-Friday music performances, a BBQ and 620 CONNAUGHT DRIVE, JASPER from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and activities for the kids. 780-852-9449 Saturday-Sunday from 4 p.m. www.jasperheritagerodeo.com WWW.DOWNSTREAMJASPER.CA to 10 p.m. 622 PATRICIA STREET, JASPER 780-852-3323 WWW.EVILDAVESGRILL.COM ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see.
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