Jasper's lakes are simply mesmerising
Why go?
Jasper’s jaw-dropping, translucent lakes stretch endlessly past the kind of scenery outdoorsy types can never tire of. With the Rockies’ snow-streaked peaks looming overhead, icefields climbing their way up mountainsides, and trails luring in hikers and cyclists, the region is prime adrenaline-guzzling territory.
If you go down to the woods … you’ll have a very good shot at seeing elk, goats, moose and the odd black or brown bear dotted across Jasper National Park’s 11,000 km². Capture a view usually exclusive to the owls, ospreys and grouse that soar through Jasper’s clear skies, as you take a trip to the stunning 270-metre-high, glass-bottomed Glacier Skywalk. The view from the Jasper SkyTram proves just as captivating.
Wildlife are scattered throughout the national park
Back on solid ground, paths and bridges skirt by Maligne Canyon’s 50-metre drops and a rainbow of colours mingles in streams that flow over ancient limestone. Whistler’s ski slopes fill up as they head skywards, while below, adventurous travellers can hop inside the sturdy shell of an Ice Explorer as it traverses the Athabasca Glacier’s formidable terrain. When the sun goes down, the stars really come out to play, and Jasper’s Dark Sky Preserve provides an inky-tinged canvas for a display of twinkling, million-strong constellations.
There are numerous options for outdoor activities
When to go?
Summer sees walkers and bikers flock to enjoy Jasper’s gorgeous panoramas, while December to March entices snow-goers to the pistes. So, travel during September and October’s shoulder season, when you can snap up cheaper prices and share this slither of Canadian idyll with slightly fewer travellers.
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge