The 20 Best Adventures in Jasper National Park
While many mountain town destinations are becoming increasingly trendy, Jasper sticks to its railway town roots and maintains its intimate community vibe. It also happens to be in the middle of some of the most gorgeous protected wilderness in the world. Escaping to Jasper means epic hikes, amazing photography opportunities, one of the largest Dark Sky Preserves in the world, and much more — whatever mountain adventure you desire, you’re likely to find it in Jasper.
1. Photograph Spirit Island and Maligne Lake
Photo: Christin Healey
2. Snowshoe to Wilcox Pass
Photo: Matt Clark
3. Camp at Whistler’s Campground
Photo: Mike Fennell
4. Catch the Best Views of Jasper on the Skytram
Photo: Tourism Jasper
5. Explore Athabasca Falls
Photo: Jonathan Sinclair
6. Camp at Wapiti Campground
Photo: Mike Fennell
7. Swim at Horseshoe Lake
Photo: Jonathan Sinclair
8. Capture the Northern Lights at Patricia Lake
Photo: Mason Boring
9. Explore Lake Edith
Photo: Tourism Jasper
10. Camp at Maligne Lake
Photo: Talia Touboul
11. Explore Cavell Lake
Photo: Kyle Szegedi
12. Hike the Saturday Night Loop
Photo: Talia Touboul
13. Cross-Country Ski to Hi-Mount Cavell Hostel
Photo: Matt Clark
14. Kayak Patricia Lake
Photo: Rachel Kristensen
15. Explore Lake Annette
Photo: Tourism Jasper
16. Backpack the Tonquin Valley
Photo: Christopher Grilz
17. Explore Maligne Canyon
Photo: Jonathan Sinclair
18. Hike to Bald Hills
Photo: Brenda Lin
19. Camp at Wabasso Campground
Photo: Mike Fennell
20. Fat Bike Maligne Lake Road
Photo: Matt Clark
Cover photo: Christin Healey
