Ski-tour Mt. Kitchener - Explore Jasper

Ski Tour – Mt. Kitchener

Mt. Kitchener accent with touring skis. This tour was completed in 2006, the photos has been updated 2021.
Aurora Borealis - Explore Jasper

Northern Lights

Jasper is a dark sky preserve and northern lights happens ever so often.

Old Fort Point Winter Shot - Explore Jasper

Old Fort Point

This place get real busy in the summer, specially on the weekends. It is a starting place for many trailheads. It is also the take out spot for rafters.

Medicine Lake Autumn - Explore Jasper

Medicine Lake

Medicine Lake named “disappearing lake”. When it is summer time, the lake fills from drainage from Maligne river, in the fall, the lake starts to drain through the karst system.

Maligne Lake - Explore Jasper

Maligne Lake

Maligne Lake is a must see and the most photographed area. You probably have seen Spirit Island all over the world.

Lake Edith - Explore Jasper

Lake Edith

Lake Edith is quite a shallow glacial feed lake. For most days, you will be able to see the bottom of this lake.

Lac Beauvert - Explore Jasper

Lac Beauvert

Looking for some place to hangout or walk? Lac Beauvert is located next to Jasper Park Lodge.

Biking Keith Lake - Explore Jasper

Biking Keith Lake

This area is permanently closed according to Parks Canada. It is a wildlife corridor off Trail 7.

Athabasca Falls - Point of Interest - Explore Jasper

Athabasca Falls

Point of interest, this roadside attraction is in the top 5 must see waterfall in Jasper National Park.

Hiking Hawk Mountain - Explore Jasper

Hiking Hawk Mountain

Get ready for a grunt up this peak, False summits, breathtaking vistas, totally worth the effort. Hawk Mountain

Geraldine Waterfalls - Explore Jasper

Geraldine Waterfall

This waterfall is not to be missed. You should put this on your bucket list. If you are thinking camping, this is the spot to pitch your tent.

Discovery Trail - Explore Jasper

Discovery Trail

This trail will introduce you to the nature and history of Jasper. Look for signs, maps, markers and kiosks to guide your way. There are a few steep inclines on the northwest section of trail.

Flora Yellow Draba - Explore Jasper

Rocky Mountain Flowers

New photos updated 2021 – wildflowers of the rocky mountains. Jasper National Park. A great collection of flora. Check back regularly.

Hiking Morro Peak - Explore Jasper

Hiking Morro Peak

A locals favorite for the first ascent in the spring. Fairly short day hike, average time to peak is around 2.5 hours. Quite a few people get lost near the where you have to be diligent in watching for cairns.

Snaring Road Area - Explore Jasper

Snaring Road

This road is mostly used for the Snaring campsite and the Snaring Camping overflow.In the winter, the sloughs gets used if the ice is right, skating is a big hit.

Hot Pot at Shangri-La - Explore Jasper

Going great distance for Hot Pot

What does a local do to get a meal in a backcountry cabin.

Ski Tour Rink Lake - Explore Jasper

Ski Tour Rink Lake

With all the delayed access to some pristine skiing in the park, couple of the locals Dana Ruddy and Sean Elliott decided to explore some alternative routes to fill our days of skiing.

Columbia Icefield - Explore Jasper

Columbia Icefield

Close to the  Banff borderThe largest accessible icefield in the Canadian Rockies, shimmering glacial ice and snow cover some 389 sq. km. (233 sq....
Geraldine Fire Lookout - Explore Jasper

Geraldine – Fire Lookout

Abandon site of a fire lookout What do locals do when there is a day off from the hustle and bustle of the summer traffic? They go hiking and...
Miette Hot Springs - Explore Jasper

Miette Hot Springs

Only open when the Miette road is. Summer access.

Sightseeing

Points of interest, Directions, links and photo packed adventurous stories. Some of these attractions can be reached by car, bus, biking, shuttle service and hiking. They are accessible to everyone, although some involve a short walk or an extended multi-day trip and some, you will need a humorous attitude. But all fun to just get out and explore Jasper.

Look for a place you are interested in and click on the link for more information about the area. If you do not find a place you are interested in, please contact us to include the area to this directory.

 

Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

This lake often gets busy when the temperature rises. Great place for a picnic and a dip in the deep waters.

Watch out for Wildlife

Watch out for Wildlife

Any time of year to watch out for wildlife on the roads. Slow down and enjoy the scenery! Pull over to let other traffic by.

Soggy Dog Lake

Soggy Dog Lake

Soggy Dog Lake – A short walk from Maligne lake road, a tiny gravel pull off for one or two cars.

Tangle Creek

Tangle Creek

Just right off the Icefield Parkway, a pull out just on the southbound lane. Great place to take a rest stop.

Jasper House

Jasper House

A historical site of Jasper House. old remnant of their homestead remains. This is not where the viewpoint lies.

River Classes

River Classes

Find out what level of difficulty are you comfortable with when you run a river.

Edith Cavell Adventure

Edith Cavell Adventure

This adventure was completed in the year 2000. A tough climb to the summit of Edith Cavell adventure story.

Willow Creek

Willow Creek

Be prepared to get your boots wet for this hike to one of the campsites on the North Boundary Trail. If you take the route from Celestine Lake, it takes about 33km, but if you take the route we took, it is only 13km. While driving to Rock Lake we encountered Elk, Goat, Sheep, Whitetail Deer and Mule deer.

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To better appreciate the environment, pack out your own rubbish and pick up any you see. Don’t forget to bring a camera. You will not be disappointed in what you see. Lets keep Jasper National Park pristine and natural.

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