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Address: Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93), Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Rated as one of the most aggressive waterfalls in the Rockies, Athabasca churns and rolls, entrancing visitors. The energy behind the powerful falls is geological. The Athabasca River is forced into a sandstone canyon, intensifying the strength of the water. When it's able to exit, it does so with a vengeance. A trail...
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Address: Marmot Basin Rd, Jasper, AB
Known for its all-natural snow and lack of crowds, this resort is easily accessible from Jasper, about a 25-minute drive away. It has 84 marked trails over 1000 acres of varied terrain. Skiers of all skill levels are easily accommodated on both trails and bowls. Snowboarders are also welcomed to the slopes, and buses...
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Address: Maligne Rd, Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
In its efforts to reach the Athabasca River, the Maligne River cut its way through the limestone terrain, carving out this steep, beautiful canyon. The level of the river changes due to underground caves which pull water away from it, but it has passed this way for more than 10,000 years. To give visitors perspective,...
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Address: Maligne Rd, Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Forty minutes southeast of Jasper, you'll find the world's second-largest glacier-fed lake. It's also one of the Rockies' most visited spots, thanks to its deep blue hue and the beauty of the mountains that surround it. The large lake invites visitors to fish, row, kayak, hike and horseback ride; another favorite...
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Address: Icefields Pkwy (Hwy 93), Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Stoney Indians bestowed this name on the waterfall; in their language, it means "turbulent waters." The reason it's so powerful is twofold: first, the water has to push through a narrow rock passage, and secondly, the Sunwapta River changes course suddenly from northwest to southwest, thanks to debris left behind by a...
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Address: 100 Gopher St, Banff, AB T1L 1J3
This tour company is the largest in the Rockies and has provided sightseeing excursions for more than 114 years. Their buses and snow coaches can be seen throughout Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, and the company has a strong reputation for service. They're happy to arrange day trips, special tours or group...
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Address: Connaught Dr and Miette Ave, Whistlers Inn, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
If you haven't managed to see your fill of wildlife during your trip, this museum brings the animals up close and personal. Occupying one of the hotel's lower floors, the Den showcases a variety of birds and mammals indigenous to the area. They've all been mounted by professional taxidermists and reside in dioramas...
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
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Address: 1 Lodge Rd, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
One of Canada's most celebrated, this course opened in 1925 after a year of preparation. Designed by Stanley Thompson, the course capitalizes on the beauty of its surroundings. It was so carefully planned that individual holes line up with significant peaks, and even some of the bunkers mimic the profile of mountains...
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Address: Icefields Pkwy (Hwy 93), Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
This stop-off along the Icefields Parkway is best known for its gorgeous views of the Athabasca Valley and the magnificent mountains that lie around it. A picnic area is available and makes for a pleasant stop. Down the hill from the picnic site, however, is a naturally-occuring deposit of minerals, including salt....
Category: Jasper Attractions & Activities
Address: Icefields Pkwy (Hwy 93), Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
This picturesque lake lies at the end of a short trail from the highway. It gets its name from its shape and is a popular destination for locals when the weather gets warm. Its shores are pleasant picnicking spots, and people also come to swim, fish and sometimes scuba dive. The adventurous also jump into the lake...
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