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10Best Great Views |
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Athabasca Falls |
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Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) Jasper National Park, Jasper T0E 1E0 • 780-852-6176
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Rated as one of the most aggressive waterfalls in the Rockies, Athabasca churns and rolls, entrancing visitors. The energy behind the powerful falls is geological. The Athabasca River is forced into a sandstone canyon, intensifying the strength of the water. When it's able to exit, it does so with a vengeance. A trail leads around the waterfall and nearby terrain, explaining the workings of the waterfall. Picnic sites are available too. As you might expect, the falls are as stunning during the winter as in the summer. About 20 miles south of Jasper. |
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Goat Lookout |
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Icefields Pkwy (Hwy 93) Jasper National Park, Jasper T0E 1E0 • 780-852-6176 • 780-852-6177
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This stop-off along the Icefields Parkway is best known for its gorgeous views of the Athabasca Valley and the magnificent mountains that lie around it. A picnic area is available and makes for a pleasant stop. Down the hill from the picnic site, however, is a naturally-occuring deposit of minerals, including salt. Thanks to this, mountain goats often come to the area in order to supplement their diets. Visitors are fascinated by the displays of wildlife and are welcome to take photos and look as long as they like. They're warned, however, not to feed any of the animals; to do so is illegal. 23 miles south of Jasper. |
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Jasper Tramway |
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Whistler's Mtn Rd, Jasper T0E 1E0 • 780-852-3093 • 866-850-8726
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Boasting some of the best views in the Rockies, this tramway delivers on its promise. You'll gaze out on lakes, mountains, glaciers, and the town itself from a vantage point of more than 7400 feet above sea level. The ride, in a 30-person car, lasts about 7 minutes and is narrated by informative guides. When you arrive at the summit, you're free to wander along the boardwalk or hike in the area, also accompanied by a guide, if you'd like. Trees don't grow this high, but there's low vegetation and an assortment of wildlife, including the small mammals (hoary marmots) known as "whistlers" for which the mountain was named. A restaurant and gift shop are available. A 10-minute drive from Jasper. |
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Maligne Canyon |
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Maligne Rd Jasper National Park, Jasper T0E 1E0
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In its efforts to reach the Athabasca River, the Maligne River cut its way through the limestone terrain, carving out this steep, beautiful canyon. The level of the river changes due to underground caves which pull water away from it, but it has passed this way for more than 10,000 years. To give visitors perspective, a trail leads down along the canyon, crossing over it six times and offering incredible views of the landscape. Plaques along the way describe the area's geology, and a small building set at the upper portion of the canyon serves refreshments. During the winter, a hike to see the surreal beauty of frozen waterfalls is offered. Less than 10 minutes from town. |
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Mt. Edith Cavell |
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Cavell Rd Off Hwy 93A Jasper National Park, Jasper T0E 1E0 • 780-852-6176
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This imposing, easily-recognizable peak is one of the park's best-loved landmarks. Named for a British nurse who was executed for helping prisoners escape during WWI, the mountain was known as the "White Ghost" to the Native Americans. The road leading up the mountain is steep and is often closed in winter. At its end is a picnic area and hiking opportunities. The Path of the Glacier Trail leads visitors around the area, granting views of Angel Glacier and other sights. Another trail leads to Cavell Meadows, which has high-altitude, fragile flowers and vegetation. A nearby lake also provides great photo opportunities. A 40-minute drive from Jasper. |
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Sunwapta Falls |
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Icefields Pkwy (Hwy 93) Jasper National Park, Jasper T0E 1E0 • 780-852-6176
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Description:
Stoney Indians bestowed this name on the waterfall; in their language, it means "turbulent waters." The reason it's so powerful is twofold: first, the water has to push through a narrow rock passage, and secondly, the Sunwapta River changes course suddenly from northwest to southwest, thanks to debris left behind by a glacier. A trail wanders along the river, offering views of both the upper and lower falls. Picnic sites are available, and freezing temperatures sculpt the water into fascinating shapes. 33 miles south of Jasper. |
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