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

Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, with a depth of more than 170 feet at…read morecertain points. Hikers were exploring this incredible natural landmark by crossing 6 bridges built across various points of the canyon. First and Second bridges are the easiest hikes. The 2nd Bridge is the highest point in the canyon. The 3rd Bridge offers the vest views of the waterfall and is the best for a photo opportunity. The 6th bridge offers a long hike with spectacular sights. The Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen offers food & drinks here.

My husband and I hiked through Maligne Canyon on a overcast day. There was some residual smoke from…read morethe wildfires, but we were still able to snap some gorgeous photos and take in the beauty of our surroundings. I would definitely recommend parking at the first bridge and starting there but you can also park at the fifth bridge and seventh bridge. It just depends how much time you want to spend and how strenuous of a hike you want to do. We went out and back from the first bridge to the fifth bridge in about two hours.

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!

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.

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.

To reach the SkyTram's lower terminal, you drive a couple of miles south from Jasper townsite and…read moreturn off onto a side road that leads up to the parking area. The lot can fill up so you may end up parking on the road's shoulder. I think you can reserve tickets online, but we just did walk-up (as we were not sure when we'd arrive on our first day after the 4-hour drive). When we got there (a bit before 2 p.m. on a Sunday), they were selling tickets for a tram just before 4 p.m. They also want you to book a rough return time. We opted for 2 hours. We then drove back to Jasper to explore the town for an hour before returning to wait at the terminal. If you can, you should schedule your ticket in advance to avoid a long wait. This area also has a café of some sort (outdoor seating), a gift shop, and the ticket office. There are also restrooms here. The trams run every 7 - 8 minutes (there are 2 operating in tandem). They call your time slot and you queue up awaiting the tram. It soon arrives and your group is herded in. Then you have a 7-minute ride to the top. There is a similar terminal at the top, but with a sit-down restaurant also. The main attraction here is hiking. You are above the tree line, so the trails are all just dirt among barren ground and stones. You do notice the air being a bit thinner here also. If you have hiking poles, they will be helpful. It is a bit desolate (other than all your fellow hikers) but still pretty in its own way. If you aren't interested in hiking up to the nearby summit, then you may want to question whether the tram rides and strolling a bit are worth the ~ $60 CDN price (per person). When you want to return, you can either wait for your agreed slot or inquire with the staff whether there are known extra spaces on earlier trams. We were lucky and got 2 spaces 25 minutes or so early, which was good. Also, it is colder at the top, especially if you are waiting in the shade. You may want to bring a light jacket (even in summer). The visit here is definitely better on a really clear day. There was lingering smoke from wildfires earlier in the summer when we visited, which degraded the views of more distant mountains.

Mid Sept with warm sun so we lucked out. Arrive before 11am and the ride up will be full be 1pm…read morecoming down wasn't crowded. The hike is moderate to advanced but you can take your time to the lookout and enjoy the beautiful panoramic Rocky Mountains. Highly recommended

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.

The falls are located about 42 miles south of Jasper on the Icefields Parkway. At the road is a…read more'resort' / motel and a restaurant, I think. You turn there and go less than a half mile to a loop / parking area near the falls. When we went (early afternoon on a Monday in the summer), it was a bit challenging to find a parking space. Overflow appeared to be along the approach road. We did find a space that was being vacated by another car, but later it appeared this was likely a less-than-legitimate parking space. Oh well. The falls are quite close to the parking area (maybe 100 yards?). There are actually two falls connected by a narrow / deep canyon of about 100 feet in length. There are several viewing areas and it pays to visit all 3 - 4 of them, to get the best overview of both falls. I'd recommend visiting in the afternoon for better lighting. Also, if you are visiting both, I'd recommend coming here *before* going to Athabasca Falls (which is further along the road towards Jasper), as the latter is more impressive. That is not to say that Sunwapta is not worthwhile; I just think you'll be more impressed with it if you see it first and are not comparing it at the time with Athabasca. The trails to overlooks are fairly short. Seeing the whole place took on the order of 30 - 45 minutes, for us. YMMV. Definitely a worthwhile stop, though.