Jasper National Park

Best things to do in Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park's Absolute Essentials

Jasper National Park, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, encompasses 11,000 square kilometers of protected wilderness. This selection features the Columbia Icefield, the largest ice mass in the Rocky Mountains, and Maligne Lake, the park's largest natural lake and home to the iconic Spirit Island. Visitors can access panoramic views of the Athabasca Valley via the Jasper Skytram or explore deep limestone formations at Maligne Canyon. The list also includes the historic 1913 Information Centre and the mineral-rich Miette Hot Springs, the hottest in the Canadian Rockies.

Jasper National Park's Absolute Essentials — Map

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Athabasca Falls

Athabasca Falls is a waterfall in Jasper National Park on the upper Athabasca River, approximately 30 kilometres south of the townsite of…

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Maligne canyon

A deep limestone canyon featuring waterfalls, underground stream systems, and six bridges spanning narrow gorges that reach depths of 50 meters.

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Columbia icefield

The largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains, covering 325 square kilometers. Tours use specialized Ice Explorer vehicles to transport visitors onto the Athabasca Glacier.

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Maligne lake cruise

Boat tours providing the only motorized access to Spirit Island, a world-renowned landmark situated within the 22-kilometer-long Maligne Lake.

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Jasper Skytram

Canada’s highest and longest aerial tramway, ascending to an elevation of 2,263 meters on Whistlers Mountain for views of the Jasper townsite and surrounding peaks.

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Sunwapta Falls

A pair of waterfalls on the Sunwapta River, consisting of an 18-meter upper drop and three lower falls fed by the Athabasca Glacier.

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Maligne Lake

The largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 22 kilometers. It is known for its glacial turquoise water and the frequently photographed Spirit Island.

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Mount Edith Cavell

A 3,363-meter peak named after a British nurse. It features the wing-shaped Angel Glacier and hiking trails through the subalpine Cavell Meadows.

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Jasper Park Information Centre

The Jasper Park Information Centre National Historic Site, located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, is the primary visitor contact…

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Miette Hot Springs

Miette Hot Springs are commercially developed hot springs in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, near Jasper.

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