As the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park is one of the best places to visit on any western Canada travel itinerary. It is well-known for its dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and peaceful alpine atmosphere. Jasper offers a more remote and rugged experience than its southern counterpart, Banff. A tour through this UNESCO World Heritage Site presents a perfect blend of adventure and serenity, with sights ranging from glacier-fed lakes and towering peaks to hidden canyons.
Highlights of a Jasper National Park tour often include a drive along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most beautiful drives in the world, with a stop at the Columbia Icefield to view the Athabasca Glacier! Visitors can hike the Maligne Canyon, enjoy a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, or relax in the natural warmth and beauty of Miette Hot Springs! Along the drive, there is a high chance of seeing bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and moose, which makes Jasper a photographer's paradise.
This is a destination great for families, nature lovers or photographers looking for a unique Canada travel adventure. Jasper will programme festivals regularly through each season, whether it is part of a larger icefield tour in Canada or a single point of interest in your Canada travel itinerary. The beauty of this place and the wildlife experiences will create memories in every season – summer hiking combat with vibrant green foliage or the snowy white ground during winter for wildlife safaris.
