One of my tour guides at the Columbia Field Skywalk recommended I visit Athabasca Falls as one of…read moremy stops so on my return trip from Jasper back to Canmore, I spent some time here. Athabasca Falls is not a tall waterfall however the raw power of the falls is impressive. I was on a viewing platform at least 50 meters above the base and I felt like I was getting showered by the mist because the waterflows were that strong. The trail loop is doable and not strenuous of a walk if you're able bodied. It's definitely worth the visit.

Strong and powerful! Able to feel the force of spray and mist from Athabasca Falls on Upper Canyon…read more Explore and view behind the guardrails. Consider different vantage points, height, distance, and depth.

Driveway is next to Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge. Continue driving. Follow the signs and…read morethrongs of people. There's free parking on site. Easy walk and hike. Visit upper and lower falls. Powerful and turbulent! In awe of the multiple views.

Like many of the falls in the area, you will find a breathtaking view if you just go a little bit…read morefurther than the average tourist. Do yourself a favor and hike to the lower falls! A little bit farther and a little bit more of a work out, the lower falls offer a crowd-free experience. My husband and I visited shortly after visiting Athabasca falls and pretty much had the entire place to ourselves. It was an overcast day, but that did not take away from the beauty of everything we saw. There is plenty of parking as well as a public restroom when you get to Sunwapta Falls.

This review is for the chalet restaurant. It has a beautiful view and you can sit at your table for…read morea long time enjoying your food or tea and they won't bother you to leave. Food excellent. Menu is small but mighty. Full bar. The most adorable washrooms ever. They also serve tour groups but in a separate dining area, buffet style.

A very wonderful, scenic must-see spot to visit in Jasper. I thoroughly enjoyed going to Maligne…read moreLake, as there's lots to do, such as a nice boat cruise that you can take (reserve online in advance) along with multiple hiking trails (Moose Lake & Bald Hills loop, etc). There's also a convenient cafe, gift shop, waffle/gelato shop and a nice restaurant (Maligne Lake Chalet) available in the surrounding area. Note: there's no cell reception, limited wifi available though. The 90-minute, scenic boat cruise is worthwhile! The cost is a bit steep, so book early! You can enjoy some awesome views from the water and briefly visit another area where you can see Spirit Island. Kat and Clara were our guides/captain and they were both so great! Kat is so friendly and welcoming, and she did a very good job explaining the history and significance of the area. Definitely recommend! You can really spend a full day exploring around Maligne Lake. We were only there for about 5.5 hours, but it was a pleasant experience and luckily the weather was great too. I'd also suggest having lunch at Maligne Lake Chalet, it was flavorful and delicious and our server, Patrick was helpful and kind. The waffle/gelato hut is a good place to stop after hiking, and while it is a bit pricey, the gelato was quite tasty & refreshing! Please keep in mind, Maligne Lake is a busy, popular place and parking can be a challenge. We arrived around 11:30am and had to circle around a few times before finding a place to park. There is overflow parking (smaller in size, slightly up the hill) in case you can't find a spot in the main lot. Overall, Maligne Lake is wonderful place to visit and is definitely worth visiting while in Jasper.

I took the 3.5 hour drive from from Canmore to Jasper to visit the Columbia Icefield Discovery…read moreCenter. It was here where I got a ticket to tour the Athabasca Glacier via their Ice Explorer. The Ice Explorer is a massive all-terrain vehicle designed specifically for traversing glacial ice. There are 23 Ice Explorers in the entire world and 21 of them are here in Jasper while the other 2 are in Antartica and New Zealand. The Athabasca Glacier covers a little over 2 square miles but despite its size, the Athabasca Glacier is an impressive sight to behold. Information on the actual vertical thickness of the ice varies depending on source but per Wikipedia the glacial ice is roughly 300-980 ft thick. Given that it seems safe enough to drive/walk through, guides mentioned that the glacier is losing about 16 feet per year due to climate change. If you do visit the Athabasca Glacier, make sure to follow the signs telling you where it's safe to walk. Glacial Crevasses are deep, unstable cracks in a glacier. Per Wikipedia and the antarticglaciers.org websites: "The presence of water in a crevasse can significantly increase its penetration. Falling into glacial crevasses can be dangerous and life-threatening. Hypothermia is often a cause of death when falling into a crevasse." "In temperate valley glaciers, crevasses are frequently no more than 20-30m deep. Crevasses may be deeper in cold, stiff glaciers. Water can create extra pressure, making crevasses deeper when they are water-filled." Adhere to the marked areas (yellow and red signs) where it's unsafe to cross over. Unless you are certain of what you're doing, don't be stupid and attempt to cheat death. Lastly some websites and vloggers may state that it's safe to drink glacier water. Don't do it. Glacier water is not a pure source. It's comprised of Rock Flour. Rock flour per the National Snow and Ice Data center is: "A fine powder of silt- and clay-sized particles that a glacier creates as its rock-laden ice scrapes over bedrock." It's uncertain how long we will have the Athabasca glacier given that half of its volume was lost in the last 125 years. Awareness and reduction of further erosion is crucial to preserve the continuity of this precious landscape. If you are able to make the trek out to Jasper, enjoy and appreciate the beauty of this glacier while it still exists. It's one of the rare gems this world has to offer.

Athabasca is one of the many glaciers located in the massive Columbia Icefield. Athabasca glacier…read morehas definitely lost a lot of mass over days, months and years. One of those factors is climate change. Many thanks to Columbia Icefield Adventure for tickets, tour guides speaking while operating Ice Explorer, and allowing the public an opportunity of glacier experience. I first stepped foot in September 2009, autumn season, having more space to walk around, was in awe of laying on powdery snow, being able to bring my water bottle, and sample a little of glacier water. Fast forward to July 2026, peak of summer, shocked by differences in appearance, limited areas to walk, signaled by red flag boundaries, slush ice, mixture of history, science, geography, geology, physics, and conservation. I was elated. Now I'm sad. My only regret was not returning sooner.

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

A must if you are in Jasper! Tram ride is absolutely gorgeous, and the views from the top are…read morespectacular. There is a short hike from the top to an even better vantage point but it is rocky and footing is uneven. Gift shop on the mountain is the same as the one at the bottom station. Upstairs restaurant has excellent hot chocolate and excellent views to match!

Had a perfect day to ride up the gondola and the weather was warm, clear and beautiful. Could even…read moresee Mt Robson in the far distance, it was that clear. The views are gorgeous up at the top. We also had lunch at the cafe there and food was good! Overall a nice time here.

Sean, our driver and guide made our day very special. His knowledge of the area is excellent and…read morehis enthusiasm for nature is infectious. He made every effort to make every guest feel at ease; nothing was too much trouble. Cannot recommend him highly enough. Great job!

We took the Sundog tour to Spirit Island (boat ride) of Maligne Lake and to Maligne Canyon (bus…read moreride and short walk). Fred was our tour guide. I can't express how amazing this tour was. We said Elk, Deer and a bear. Saw a waterfall and glacier. Fred was a wealth of information. Highly recommend! Look the reviews on TripAdvisor. I copied and pasted my review here because I noticed too few reviews on Yelp. My son said this was his favorite part of our Jasper/Banff trip.

Pyramid Lake is very pretty, clean, has beautiful picnic spots all over the place, it's such a…read morewonderful place to enjoy. I rented a kayak from the lodge area and paddled around the lake. It was so calm and peaceful. And the views are stunning. We went to the lodge for a hot drink and sat around the outdoor firepit in the sun, it was sooo relaxing. Just sun, gentle breeze and heat from the fire, no bugs at all, big Adirondack chairs, it was just heaven. I will definitely come back here if I am ever in Jasper again, it's natural beauty so easy to access.

A must visit. The views are amazing and the lake is quite peaceful and wonderful. The lodge is a…read morelittle overpriced so it may be wiser to just stop by and do some sightseeing. However I believe it's a must visit if you are visiting Jasper. Coffee souvenirs and treats available in the lodge for purchase. 5 stars.