Nature & Parks in Jasper National Park
THE 10 BEST Jasper National Park Parks & Nature Attractions
Nature & Parks in Jasper National Park
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- luv4phoodMarietta, GA837 contributionsI hesitated giving these falls five stars because of the crowd situation. However, these falls are a must see on a trip to the Icefields Parkway. There are paved paths around the falls. Do not miss the section of the trail that takes you through a former channel of the falls down to the river.Written 2 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- luv4phoodMarietta, GA837 contributionsLike Valley of the Five Lakes, this is a very busy trail. However, you can avoid some of the hassle of the crowds by parking at the bottom of the canyon instead of at the trailhead. As you drive to the canyon along the Maligne Lake Road, be on the lookout for the Fifth Bridge parking area to avoid the disappointment of driving to the top and not finding any available parking. The round trip hike from the fifth bridge to the first bridge is about three miles. The section between third and first bridge is the busiest section of the trail and the most beautiful. Take time to enjoy the scenery and the awesome force of the river.Written 2 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MIDWESTJFCalmar, IA71 contributionsBen did a awesome job driving us to the glacier. I would recommend, it was once in a life time experience. It was much better then even expected. Everyone working here was so kind.Written 3 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JobylakeOttery St. Mary, UK937 contributionsWe visited Maligne Lake in May 2016 and did the Spirit Island cruise. This time, we popped over to see what, if anything, had changed and to grab some lunch.
Both times we have visited we have been blessed with wildlife (bears in 2016 and elk in July 2023).
We popped into the main café to find that it was very expensive. A basic sandwich had a cost of $17.50. So we gave it a miss and walked over to the Waffle Hut instead (see other review) and this was much better value.
We took some pictures of the area and had to make a quick dash to shelter when a thunderstorm passed through. Once it had cleared, we retook the photos as blue skies appeared. It was an afternoon of two halves.
The journey to the Lake is well worth it but I feel it has become over touristy (along with most of the Rockies now).Written 10 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stewarts Vacation1,035 contributionsQuick and easy to get to, these lakes are worth a visit if you are in Jasper. They are just a few kilometres along Pyramid Lake Road to the north of the township. Subalpine forests and rocky mountain peaks create a stunning background for these two beautiful lakes. The reflection of Pyramid Mountain in the waters of Patricia Lake is a photo worth snapping! The highlight of Pyramid Lake is a walk across the bridge to Pyramid Island. The lakes are a hub for a variety of recreational activities including camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, and swimming.Written 31 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WL StClairNashville, TN39 contributionsThis was one of several “quick & easy hikes” (oxymoron) we did during our visit to the Canadian Rockies this Fall. Totally worth it. Highly recommend visiting the stream/pond area that’s on a short side road you drive past on the way in/out of the Glacier area.Written 19 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NARELLE SQueensland, Australia74 contributionsWe did the Maligne Lake and Spirit Island boat cruise. The scenery is so beautiful it looks exactly like the postcards. The journey to and from Spirit Island is made even better by the commentary by Connor and the expertise of the Captain Brooke. Would do this cruise againWritten 28 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kevin LTiny, Canada244 contributionsThis was one of my favourite views. You can see 3 glaciers at once and the chance to see calving as the one lake by the glacier has small ice bergs in it. It is about a 30 minute drive up and you can only do it in a vehicle that doesn’t have trailer because the roads are very windy. It is a short uphill hike but most of it is paved. There are also some nice views on the wayWritten 30 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- luv4phoodMarietta, GA837 contributionsThere are lots of beautiful falls and canyons along the Icefields Parkway. The Sunwapta Falls were our last stop after a long day of sightseeing on the parkway. We were fortunate to find the falls nearly empty. Most visitors make a quick stop a the upper falls. There is also a longer hike of about two miles round trip to the lower falls. If you have the time, it is a nice quiet hike. The lower falls are not as impressive as the upper falls.Written 2 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SabesPittsburgh, PA28 contributionsWe decided to skip the Columbia Ice Fields tour as we had landed on a glacier in a helicopter in Alaska in the past. If you have never walked on a glacier then consider the tour but it is pricey, close to $150 per person. Instead we noticed folks walking up a dirt path across the street from the Columbia Ice Fields Discovery Center where you buy tickets for the tours. We drove over and parked in a small lot, which was crowded around noon in late September. Just as we got out of the car, the rangers were closing the bathrooms for the season and said that this hike would be closed in the morning because of getting snow overnight! We bundled up as the wind was whipping and cold and walked up about a half mile uphill, mostly dirt, some rocks, needed to rest halfway up. Once over the crest of the dirt hill you are facing the large, Athabasca glacier. We did not walk downhill to the foot of the glacier as we were freezing. There are signs along the way that indicate the tremendous melting of the glacier over the past century. Would recommend this over the tour if you do not want to spend the money.Written 26 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Janet M9 contributionsI was at Marmot Basin on Friday skiing mid mountain. Love Marmot for the runs and the warm friendly staff and patrons. That is until I ran into Joey, a ski instructor with snow school on Basin run. His customer service was appalling. Joey was instructing a group of about 10 people and did not care that he was rude to people outside his group. I would not recommend taking lessons from Joey. The ski hill is lovely and the majority of staff are great, friendly, personable and wonderful to deal with.Written 22 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- linnie lKyogle, Australia9 contributionsWe went in 2012, and I don't remember the month. Our walk to the summit was accidental (:D) as we'd planned as quick trip to view the Source of Spring a couple of hundred metres from the carpark. We took a wrong turn and realised as we kept walking, p, and up, and up that we were not on a short trail. It was so pretty, though. We aren't especially fit (were early to mid 50's back then) but the scenery kept us motivated. Partway up it started snowing ever so slightly. We realised we weren't prepared for seriously cold weather but we did have a beanie and spray jacket each in the backpack which we eventually put on. We did have a bear whistle in the backpack, too, which we kept handy :) At the top we certainly needed the warm gear, but we were awestruck with the beauty of that place and it was cold but there was still sunshine.. a little :) . My partner continued walking over to the base of the final peak climb, but he had normal walking shoes and it was slippery so no luck. I was just besotted with the beautiful huge conical glacial erratic (white quartz?) so my walk stopped right there for a good half hour or more. Definitely one of our favourite walks, definitely one of the most beautiful National Parks we've ever seen. Stunning,worth every uphill step.Written 8 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stewarts Vacation1,035 contributionsThis fascinating lake is well worth a visit, especially during the fall and winter months when it is no longer a blue-green lake, filled with fish, but rather a mudflat! The lake disappears - the water, drained out through a large underground cave system, resurfaces 16kms downstream. This happens each year! It was interesting to see the animal tracks criss-crossing the mudflats. There was also an eagle's nest in the trees (take binoculars) along the shore which survived the fires which ravaged the area. There are informative display boards near the car park providing details of the area.Written 2 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JobylakeOttery St. Mary, UK937 contributionsAnnette and Edith Lakes are very close together. We did park the car and had a quick wander around.
There is plenty of parking around the area in various locations. Plenty of picnic tables too.
There were Rangers driving around when we visited (they are probably there all the time) as there were cow elk grazing in the trees and in the fields.Written 10 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kelly C3 contributionsBeautiful place to visit the water was so clear you could see right down to the bottom! The Color of the water was amazing too!Written 21 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- These experiences are best for nature & parks in Jasper National Park:
- Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk
- Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
- Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour
- Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
- Maligne Lake Cruise
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