Things to do in Jasper
Jasper, Alberta sits inside one of Canada's most spectacular national parks, offering jaw-dropping Rocky Mountain scenery at a fraction of the cost of its flashier neighbour Banff. The park pass doubles as your activity ticket, and the sheer scale of free wilderness here makes every dollar stretch remarkably far.
Why go to Jasper
Jasper National Park
UNESCO World Heritage wilderness spanning 11,000 sq km of glaciers, turquoise lakes, and wildlife corridors.
Maligne Lake & Spirit Island
One of the most photographed spots on Earth, a glacier-fed lake ringed by snow-capped peaks.
Columbia Icefield & Athabasca Glacier
Walk on a 10,000-year-old glacier that feeds three oceans, utterly surreal.
Maligne Canyon
A slot canyon with roaring waterfalls and ice caves you can hike into year-round.
Jasper SkyTram
Canada's longest aerial tramway rockets you to 2,277 m for panoramic views of six mountain ranges.
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Good to know in Jasper
- Transit: Jasper has no urban bus network, rent a bike (~$30/day) or walk the compact downtown; a car helps for outlying sights like the Icefield or Maligne Lake.
- Tipping: Standard Canadian tipping is 15-18% at sit-down restaurants; no expectation at takeout or bakeries.
- Tap water: Tap water is clean and safe to drink throughout Jasper, bring a reusable bottle and refill everywhere.
- Free entry days: Parks Canada offers free national park admission on Canada Day (July 1) and select other dates; check pc.gc.ca for the current year's free days.
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