Planning a trip to Jasper National Park? We've got plenty of tips and itinerary suggestions to help you make the most of your visit. Here's one of our favourite ways to experience Jasper in one day.
Explore the park’s hallmark natural attractions at your own pace. There’s no need to rush — you’re on mountain time now!
10 minutes (7 km) drive from Jasper
Head southwest onto the Icefields Parkway, then follow Whistlers Road to your aerial alpine adventure. The Jasper SkyTram whisks you up Whistlers Mountain, revealing panoramic views of Jasper and beyond from the Upper Station.
Ride to an elevation of 2,263 metres (7,425 feet), step onto the scenic boardwalks, or take the 1.4-kilometre (0.87-mile) summit hike for even more breathtaking vistas — an unforgettable experience that belongs on every itinerary.
60 to 70 minutes (48.1 km) drive from the Jasper SkyTram
Take a drive back through town before turning onto Maligne Lake Road, offering picturesque scenery and some of the best wildlife sighting opportunities in the park. The winding corridor is top with locals and visitors hoping to spot the plethora of bears, elk, moose and bighorn sheep that frequent the area. Go slow and steady and have your camera ready.
90 minutes
Discover the postcard-perfect turquoise alpine water at the longest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies on a Maligne Lake Cruise. Highlights of the tranquil bucket-list experience include show-stopping snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks and the world-famous Spirit Island.
Enjoy post-cruise patio bites at The View, for internationally inspired dishes created with locally sourced ingredients and sweeping views of Maligne Lake.
25 to 30 minutes (15.7 km) drive
Complete your day at Pyramid Lake Lodge. If you arrive early enough, why not wander the lakeside trail or rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse. After, dine on delicious mountain-fresh lake food at Aalto, overlooking the iconic Pyramid Lake.
How's that for a day to remember? Be sure to check with Parks Canada for updated trail reports in Jasper.
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