Jasper National Park   The park was founded in 1907 and is with a surface of 10,878 km² the biggest National Park in the Rocky Mountains. In the park there are many mountains, valleys, lakes and the Columbia Icefield.

Columbia Icefield This 325 km² ice field is the biggest of the Rocky Mountains and came into being during the last ice age. The constant accumulation of snow feeds 8 big glaciers among which are the Athabasca, Dome and Stutfield glaciers all 3 can be seen from the Icefield Parkway. From the Columbia Icefield Visitor Centre you can make a trip accompanied by a guide or a snow coach onto the 5 km long and 1 km wide tongue of the Athabasca glacier. The Athabasca Glacier Icewalk is certainly worthwhile.


Athabasca Falls You can find the waterfall at the junction of the 93/93a. Here the water of the Athabasca River falls down 23 metre. Via a small trail there are beautiful views to be seen.

Mount Edith Cavell The top of this mountain is 3,364 m high. The mountain has been named after a British nurse who died during the 1st World War. You can reach the viewpoint from the base of this mountain, via the 14.5 km winding Cavell Road.

Maligne Canyon You can reach this canyon at 11.5 km east of Jasper, via the Maligne Road. The canyon came into being by the Maligne River which dug a deep canyon in the limestone during the last glacier period. At some places this canyon is even 50m deep and 2m wide. It is one of the most beautiful canyons of the Rockies and can be admired from footbridges. A trip to this canyon is certainly worthwhile.

Maligne Lake This lake is one of the biggest glacier lakes of the Rocky Mountains. It is 22 km long and 97m deep. At the lake you can take a boat trip to the wonderful Spirit Island which is one of the most photographed spots of this park. You can reach the lake, just like the Maligne Canyon, via the Maligne Road and it is situated 48 km from Jasper.

Miette Hot Springs Here you can find the most warmest hot springs of the Rocky Mountains. The water, which sometimes reaches a temperature of 53.9 °C, is being cooled down to 39 °C for seaside visitors. In the water are, among others, sulphates, calcium, magnesium and hydrogen sulphide, which has a healing effect on the body. You can reach the Miette Hot Springs via Highway 16 and then the Miette Hot Springs Road.