Even though there is still snow on the ground in Alberta, this warmer winter weather has us all reminiscing about the summer heat. Not only are we reminiscing about our past and dreaming of our future summer vacations, practically speaking we need to start booking in the national parks or it can be hard to […]
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Where to Stay this Winter in Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
If you’ve read my Top 5 Places to Visit in Jasper This Winter blog post you’ll know that I love to visit Jasper in the winter. Where I stay in Jasper definitely depends on the season so I’ve decided to create a list of favourites for this winter. There are a ton of hotels, hostels […]
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jasper, AB, CA This Winter
I know this might sound crazy but winter is kind of my favourite time to visit Jasper. This season brings it’s own level of quiet and peace, nothing beats the sound of snow flakes falling and the crunch underfoot, but the fact that the area isn’t packed with visitors during this time of year is […]
Athabasca Falls, Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
Athabasca Falls is a year round splendour. This high volume waterfall is one of the main attractions in Jasper National Park and for good reason, every direction you turn, you’re met with picturesque beauty. You will be surrounded by tourists at this destination… unless.. you choose to visit in the winter. If you stop at […]
Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
Medicine Lake is a great spot to stop on the drive to Maligne Lake. There are walking trails around the lake that we love to use as a nice quiet spot to stop while were in Jasper and just looking to take in the views rather than hike or snowshoe a long distance. The mountains […]
Talbot Lake Viewpoint, Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
A favourite hike for quick and easy lake views just outside of the town of Jasper. Hike up here to enjoy a picnic and enjoy the panoramic mountains. We hike this little trail almost every time we go to Jasper, it’s dog friendly (not too steep) in both summer and winter. In winter I would […]
Horseshoe Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
Horseshoe lake is a popular destination close to the town of Jasper, and for good reason. It has walking trails for you to walk the perimeter of the lake, there are a ton of spots where you can set up for the day and just enjoy the scenery, it is close enough to the parking […]