The VIA Train station in Jasper is perhaps one of the scenic around. Combine a postcard pretty town site with surrounding mountains, and you'd like to stay awhile. A lot of people do as they de-train, stay awhile and catch a future train towards Vancouver. The Vancouver - Kamloops or the much more expensive (and Lux) Rocky Mountaineer will show you the stunning scenery to come.
Gayle and I were off the train for only an hour or so which we used to walk, browse for tchotchkes, grab a sweet roll and coffee, and just take it all in. I've been here separately (by car) and wish we had that kind of time. read more