Jasper National Park is amazing. They have beautiful lakes and rivers, animals, and shops…read more Admission to the park was easy. You stop at the gate at the entrance of the park. The friendly ranger will ask you questions like how many days you will be staying and then give you a price. Everything was done by credit card. The transaction was easy peasy. They had lakes of all shapes and sizes. There was a roadside lake that I stopped at that was turquoise in color. We visited Maligne Lake with its azure colored waters. Unfortunately, we arrived too late to the lake to get tickets to their boat ride to Spirit Island. Animals weren't seen until my last day there when I spotted bighorn sheep. The town of Jasper was the major hub in the park with lots of shops, restaurant and a nice visitor center. You could buy all the souvenirs that want. There was a recent wildfire that burned part of the town in Jasper and some of the sites. Maligne Canyon was still closed. This is an beautiful place to visit if you like the outdoors.

Jasper National Park he's just stunning and so vast. Unfortunately, a lot of the Park has been…read moredevastated by last year raging wildfires. The community is working hard to recover and the area needs all the tourism that it can get. You can see the result of the wildfires damage from about 30 miles outside of Jasper town. It's truly heartbreaking to see. We need to support the people & their businesses. They said there are many areas 30 miles outside of Jasper town that are intact & stunning. Go visit... it's amazing

Stopping again in Jasper National Park a 2nd time during my North American travels, I finally got…read moreto hike and explore Mount Edith Cavell. Initially when I arrived here back in June, 2022, the road to the trailhead was blanketed in snow. Now for late September, I had a terrific opportunity to get a real feel perspective for what makes the surroundings here one of the most popular in all of Jasper. There are 2 pathways to hike... Of course, I couldn't decide which to venture along, so I just chose both! The Path of the Glacier Trail will take you to the foot of Cavell Glacier and the colorful turquoise green lake. It takes maybe 45 minutes to hike it. But, the real star to being at Mount Edith is hiking the Cavell Meadows Trail which you will lead you towards the top of the mountainous landscape for views from high above. This Cavell Meadows Trail goes for 6 - 7 kilometers roundtrip and 3 - 4 hours total. I highly recommend it! Regardless of which hikes and or trails you pick from, just being in such a snow-like winter setting made me feel far away from my realities of the South Florida palm trees. I couldn't have asked for a better day hiking and admiring the crisp and clear conditions. Lastly, Mount Edith Cavell is located right off Icefields Parkway...27 kilometers south of downtown Jasper, AB and is conveniently accessible to complementing the rest of the attractions in the area.

Hands down our favorite discovery/adventure while exploring The Canadian Rockies!! This area known…read moreas Mount Edith Cavell is also home to Angel Glacier, which is essentially the draw. Many choose to hike to the top, but after visiting Iceland and spending some time in a glacier lagoon, the bottom was where we wanted to go! It did NOT disappoint. The sound of the ice gently clanking has become one of my favorite sounds in the entire universe, and I've been chasing it ever since!! The only issue with hiking down to the base where the glacier falls is that it is pretty much forbidden. There have been flooding similar to tsunamis in the region when chunks of the glacier break off. There's many DO NOT ENTER signs but we stopped at nothing to get just a small taste of what we experienced in Iceland, so we risked it. The hike down is fairly easy but rocky. It is further down than it looks however. I would recommend hiking boots or shoes with good traction and ankle support so you don't slip on the ice and/or roll your ankle. We felt safe, although fully alert and prepared just in case we needed to bolt. We knew we definitely wanted to be up and out before the sun set and we were sure to listen for ice cracking. I wouldn't recommend this for someone who hasn't been near a glacier lagoon and who isnt familiar with what it sounds like just before the glacier breaks. You can visit and just enjoy the overlook, and it's worth it just to see it from there. There's a pathed walk up, so it is handicap and stroller friendly to a certain point, but it's a bit of an steep incline. It's about a mile or so each way. Totally worth it. It's not really near anything else and you won't have reception the closer to the water you get, again, all worth it. There are outhouses and parking for camper-vans. No overnight parking though. DO NOT MISS THIS!!!

Beaver Boardwalk was recommended to me by multiple friends, and it's a cute place to visit for an…read morehour or two. As an Alberta local, the habitats in this area are quite familiar, but it's set up well. There's a trailhead with a public washroom in a nearby subdivision, and it's well marked and easy to find. The walking on these boardwalks is very easy and flat, and I think it would be good if you had limited mobility issues. When we visited we didn't see anything other than a couple of ducks, I think dawn or dusk is the best time to see beavers in action. We did find that a significant number of the boardwalks were submerged underwater or damaged, and the trails close to the water were closed. The maps could have also been a little bit better, so this left us looking at people across a body of water on an area that we couldn't figure out how to get to a number of times. Overall, a nice nature walk, and hopefully the volunteer association that built the area is able to get some funding to shore up all the areas that have been collapsed or submerged.

This place is amazing. The people who live here already know this, but if you're coming from out…read moreof town, you must come here. I don't know when was the last time I was in such a beautiful man-made place that was meant to put us in touch with nature. We got lucky because in addition to seeing cool birds, fish, frogs and bugs, we also saw beavers very actively doing their thing (this was middle of July). If you want to see them, your best bet is to come in the afternoon around sunset time. Bring a camera and your curiosity. If you're come and see a piece of trash while walking around, please pick it up, it's such a wonderful place.

Must stop place. Not only it's beautiful location but also have all the things that a road trip…read moreperson would need. Gas, food, drinks, picturesque views, washrooms, drinking water, clothing n hats , huge parking for RV's , park trail to walk n stretche a bit, dog walk area, kids slides ... Museum gives you very educational tour of the times of summit. You can actually register here to climb the mountain, watch videos of the previous climbers, find some artifacts or just enjoy the view of spectacular robson mountain. Cafe has vegetarian and vegan choices. Fresh fruit , yogurt n cheese also available but little more pricey then regular drive throughs. N why not? Its in the middle of nowhere. I mean far away but definable reachable and accessible from highway. All staff at the museum, cafe n gift shop are nice and friendly. As a single traveller i had my time here. Enjoyed the views over a cup of soup. Freshen up quickly n on my way to edmonton.

Whenever I come out to Mount Robson Provincial Park, I always stop and take a gander through the…read moregift shop. This is a family owned and operated business for more than 40 years. In many tourist areas, the souvenirs are pretty similar. This shop also has the regular garb - pens, mugs, knick nacks, tshirts, books on the area, etc. However, it also has some unique items that in the past, have motivated me to purchase. A few years ago, they had a bunch of hoodies that are a bit more expensive, and they were artistically inspired. They were not logo'ed from the area. I remember talking to the gal who was working, and she mentioned it was someone local. I paid about $45 for the hoodie, and I have not seen another one anywhere, so needless to say, I'm pretty pleased. When I headed back there today, I saw a few more of these unique hoodies, but sadly, there were none on my size. However, there was a large rack of unique scarves, that were selling for only $10. Game on! Definately check out this little shop. I know that tourists are inundated with the same old stuff everywhere you go. Just be advised that this shop does offer a few reasonably priced, unique items.

Stopped at Medicine Lake as part of our Rocky Mountaineer Raily adventure. We stopped for a view…read moreof the lake (which was still pretty low), along with some of the local wildlife. These included some Long Horn Ram, and Bald Eagles. All around this area you can see the devastation from last year's fire. Still plenty of beautiful views.

In Jasper National Park on the way to the popular Maligne Lake, you may spot Medicine Lake. It…read moredepends on the time of year because it's also known as the disappearing lake. 5 stars - Unique find. During the summer, glacier melt waters flow into the lake area. In fall and winter the lake disappears, becoming a mudflat with scattered pools of water connected by a stream. The water disappears because of the unique underground draining system where the water flows down the Maligne Canyon. In the summer, with all the melt, it just can't drain fast enough. They say that the Aboriginal people called it Medicine Lake because of its seemingly magical powers. 5 stars - Location. Off of highway AB16, take Maligne Lake Road. It's a windy road in some spots, but you're driving along a canyon in a forest. Sit back and enjoy the view. I went on a rainy day so maybe that added to the mystical feel of this place. It was so calming.

Beautiful! Pictures don't really do it justice…read more You have to feel the energy of the water to get a good feel for the power and beauty. Super easily accessible. There is a small trail across the bridge should you want a different view. Go early in the morning if you can... before 8:30am and you will probably have the place to yourself before the tour buses start rolling in.

Canada has so many beautiful natural wonders. And the Canadian Park Service does such an amazing…read morejob of preserving, presenting, and curating the entire experience. These falls are just another example. There is an ample parking lot, the walk ways are well maintained. The structures are high quality and allow people of all mobilities access to the beautiful views. Lots of places to enjoy the falls, and also take pictures. Amazing!

I'm not sure why I had this Lake Annette on my To-Do List while visiting Jasper National Park? I…read morenever really connected with it. From my point of view...there's nothing to see. I guess maybe if you're a local of the area...it's a fine place to come and hang out. But, I would say for tourists (which Jasper receives plenty of especially during summer times) who are interested in exploring the Canadian Rockies...I would suggest you skip Lake Annette. And coinciding with Lake Annette within one park is Lake Edith as well. Tourist-wise, it pales in comparison to the rest of the sights and surroundings near Jasper and the world famous Icefields Parkway. If you decide to come and spend time here, I'd just temper expectations. I found the lake to be not so colorful and there were barely visible snowcapped mountains set in the distance. Though, this lake could be good for a picnic and hanging around outside appreciating the fresh air...that's for sure. For myself who had just journeyed from Banff all the way north to Jasper...I'd stopped on by for a few moments, took a few pictures, and then went on my way towards the next attraction. I'm not sure why I had Lake Annette (and Lake Edith for that matter) as a place I'd find worthwhile. I believe just, during my research about how to best and efficiently enjoy Jasper, these lakes were mentioned. In the end...it's no big deal. At least I got to see what Lake Annette is about so I have no regrets. And Lake Annette is situated about 10 - 15 kilometers outside of downtown Jasper so I barely had to drive here. Finally, for tourists who have traveled a long ways to arrive in Jasper, I'd suggest skipping Lake Annette. For those folks who live in the area...Lake Annette is a fine spot to come and leisurely enjoy nature.

This lake is where the locals go to chill. It's so quiet and peaceful. Popular for walking dogs and…read morehanging out with friends and a cold beverage. It's next door to the preserve so you'll likely see fauna in the area. We were lucky to spot a pack of elk grazing on some salad for the day. You also have lovely 360 views of all the peaks in the area. The peaks are partly covered by trees but it's still a beautiful sight to see. The water is still and serene. We loved this lake for a relaxing break in the day.

William Switzer provincial park is located about 20 minutes outside the main townsite of Hinton,…read moreand I was really impressed with how large and well serviced it is! Our visit was brief, for a short hike, but the area around the lake with surrounding mountains is just lovely. There's a staffed visitor's centre, and I was able to take some paper maps and talk to a staff member about directions and recommended hikes for our time and energy levels. My husband and I tried out Kelly's Bathtub and Friendly Vistas, and the trails were nice easy walks in a pretty setting. We really only stopped for about an hour, but will definitely plan to return to check out more of this awesome park.