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Touring Jasper and Jasper National Park

At the heart of any train trip through the Canadian Rockies is a visit to Jasper. This small resort town in the Rockies has kept its simplicity despite the enthusiasts that flock there to tour the parks, hot springs and legendary ski hills of Alberta. An even bigger draw is Jasper National Park, which was founded in 1907, and stretches over many kilometres, offering memorable walks with spectacular scenery!

Kayaking and rafting fans will take to the turbulent rivers in the surrounding area, while mountain bikers will find the terrain very much to their taste. The aerial tramway (2,469 metres) takes you to the Whistlers Summit, where you'll find the panorama of the Canadian Rockies intoxicating.

A walk along Maligne Canyon takes you to a 23-metre waterfall that thunders down into a rocky passage. Rent a boat and relax on the waters of dazzling Maligne Lake, surrounded by mountains covered with perpetual snow.

Your Rocky Mountain vacation could also take you close to Mount Edith Cavell, where the splendid beauty of the Angel Glacier will send shivers down your spine.

Farther south, the Athabasca Glacier is also impressive. The Sulphur Skyline trail takes you to a summit from which the view is spectacular. You can see the winding gravel valley of the Fiddle River, Mount Utopia and the many limestone peaks of the Miette Range. For a little relaxation, Miette hot springs await you in magical surroundings!

The flora and fauna of the Canadian Rockies is diverse and breathtaking. Your trip will take you into the wilds of Alberta to potentially cross paths with birds, squirrels, deer, wapitis, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, bears, and even coyotes.

Take advantage of your walks to admire sub-alpine clearings, scattered with wildflowers and frequented by small animals such as grey pikas or the golden-mantled ground squirrel. Jasper National Park wardens organize regular theme walks, an excellent way to learn about the region's fauna and flora.

And skiers with a lust for freedom, don’t forget to pack some gear for your train trip, because this region is a ski paradise !

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View our photos of the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific region. You can also view 360-degree panoramas of The Whistlers Summit, Old Fort Point, Edith Cavell Basin and Maligne Lake.


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