![]() ![]() ![]() No winter getaway to Jasper National Park is complete without staying in a cozy, cute little cabin and snuggling around the fireplace! You can’t go wrong with any of the accomodations in Jasper, but here are a few of our favourite little cabins that you’re going to love: Bear Hill Lodge Cabins Masks are required on all services and tours. Their chili is delicious!Īs per Alberta Health Service recommendations under “Group Physical Activities”, Maligne Canyon Icewalks will be limited to 10 people or less and all cohorts must maintain 2 metre distance at all times. If you are looking for a bite to eat after your Icewalk, check out the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen, located on site. Warm waterproof boots, helmets, and ice cleats are provided for you. Transportation is included with your tour, and pick-ups are available from all Jasper accommodations. The Icewalk Tour covers about 3.5 kms and is mostly downhill. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the bottom of the Maligne Canyon, which is also the deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park! You’ll be able to (safely) explore multiple frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice and canyon formations. The Maligne Canyon Icewalk is easily one of Jasper’s most popular and impressive winter adventures! I recommend signing up for a tour of the canyon with Sundog Tours. Visiting Jasper in the winter is truly so magical! Here are some of the best things to to do in Jasper in the winter: Maligne Canyon Icewalk Be aware, however, that the stretch of highway called the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper can receive a lot of snow, become icy, and can sometimes even be closed due to avalanches, so make sure you have good winter tires on your vehicle, and be sure to check the weather and road conditions! Best Things to Do in Jasper in the Winter The drive from Calgary to Jasper is through the mountains almost the entire route, and is absolutely stunning and a must-see in itself! You can leave Calgary and explore Canmore, then Banff, then Lake Louise, before finally making your way to Jasper. However, if you are hoping to see Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper all in one trip, I’d highly recommend to fly into Calgary and beginning your journey from there. If you’re dealing with a shorter trip, only wanting to see Jasper, and flying in, I’d recommend flying into Edmonton and renting a car from the airport. The road is a 4-lane highway that is generally well-maintained during the winter. ![]() In the wintertime, the most reliable and fastest route to Jasper is from Edmonton. How do you get to Jasper from Calgary or Edmonton? The town of Jasper is located about three and a half hours north of the town of Banff, 5 hours north of the city of Calgary, and four hours west of the city of Edmonton. ![]() Visit the following links for:ĬOVID-19 Safety Information | Camping information | Trail Conditions | Visitor Guidelines | Wildlife Information Where is Jasper National Park? Parks Canada is the federal government entity that is in change of managing Jasper National Park’s camping, trails, and human wildlife interactions. Keep Jasper Safe – Jasper and COVID-19 Face Masks Currently Required: Skiing and Snowboarding at Marmot Basin.Best Things to Do in Jasper in the Winter.I will continue to promote only products, properties, destinations, and services that I truly believe in 100%, and would wholeheartedly recommend to others. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. Let me point you in the right direction, so you can begin planning your perfect winter trip to Jasper!ĭisclaimer: Our full Jasper experience was kindly provided on a complimentary basis by Tourism Jasper and their partners. The only question will be, “how do we choose what to do and see?!”, because there’s so much to see and do here on a winter getaway! The options are endless, whether you are seeking adventure or a quiet, romantic getaway in the mountains. You can’t go wrong choosing Jasper for your next winter adventure! It has majestic mountain peaks and a plethora of outstanding beauty to ogle, and you can spot abundant wildlife throughout much of Jasper’s vast wilderness. Jasper is also a designated Dark Sky Preserve, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies, with 11,000 square kilometres of untamed wilderness and rugged beauty. Jasper National Park is the perfect base to experience wintertime adventure, natural beauty, and relaxation, all in one getaway. A winter getaway to Jasper National Park? Yes, please! Why Jasper National Park? ![]()
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