Fantastic Sightseeing Near to Jasper
Miette Hotsprings - 60 kilometers (50 mintues) on a gently winding road (Highway 16 East to the turnoff and then North) brings you to Miette Hotsprings. The hottest springs in the Rockies this is a great place to unwind. Two hotpools and a very cool pool make for relaxation and invoigorating plunges. Closed October through April. 780-866-3939
Athabasca Falls - Not the highest falls in the Rockies but impressive just the same. You hear the thunderous water as you approach Athabasca Falls. Hike the area to examine rock formations that have been carved by the rushing water. 30 kilometers (25 mintues) south of Jasper on Icefields Parkway.
Sunwapta Falls - 55 Kilometers (40 minutes) to the south of Jasper is Sunwapta Falls. Lovely rock outcroppings and the familiar roar of water
Medicine Lake -   See Maligne Canyon Walk.
Maligne Lake - 50 kilometers (55 minutes) east on Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway towards Edmonton). Maligne is known for its legendary beauty and unspoilt setting. We recommend the relaxing guided boat road to the Narrows and Spirit Island and a visit to the Teahouse. You will never forget the beautiful colors of the water. Your guide will point out the two mountains that tower to the south at over 10,000 feet, know as the "Sweater Girl". Take the easy stroll east and south and watch for moose, elk and deer along the way.
Maligne Canyon - 50 kilometers (55 minutes) east on Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway towards Edmonton). The Maligne River flows in and then disappears!
1 Kilometer Hike. Take the easy and shorter canyon loop and see steep canyons where the wals are eroding 1 inch every 5 years, a dramatic waterfall and the teahouse. Examine the rock here and see fossilized remains of Sea Creatures. This terrain was once very much underwater!
3 Kilometer Hike. Visit the upper and lower canyon and see the waterfalls, teahouse area, six bridges, ever-deepening canyon and the flow point of an underground river from Medicine Lake. Medicine Lake (called bad medicine by early natives) can actually disappear entirely into the underground caverns and cave networks that drain the lake. Be sure to note how the stream at the beginning of the canyon becomes a river by the end of the walk. It is fed by spring water from underneath!!
Mount Edith Cavell - Angel Glacier - 30 kilometers and 25 minutes south of Jasper is a great morning visit. Cavell road from the highway climbs steeply up 15 kilometers (9 miles) to a terrific viewpoint. Interestingly the rubble and debris you see near the parking lot was caused by the glacier which has retreated over the last 400 hundred years. The mountain is name after an English "Lady" who aided scores of first World War soldiers. She was captured and later executed. The "Path of the Angel Glacier trail" is an easy walk that will deliver you to Angel Glacier and its aqua colored lake. For those seeking a longer hike consider the Glacier and Cavell Meadows Loop. This 89 kilometer (5 mile) hike is moderate to strenuous. On warm afternoons the lucky will hear or see giant shards of ice cracking and breaking from Angel Glacier across the valley. Visit in the summer months.
Lake Edith Cavell - Wow!
The Whistlers - See Jasper Tram
Goats and Glaciers of the Icefields Parkway -38 kilometers (40 minutes) from Jasper on the Icefields Parkway (south of Athabasca Falls) is a spot where mountain goats gather because of the mineral rich soil. Good place for photographs. Use the parking lot as it is not safe to stop on the road.
Jasper Park Lodge - This is a fabulous deluxe hotel set between two lakes. It is a site worth visiting even if you cannot afford to stay overnight. Princess Margaret and King Edward have graced the lodge with their presence. Located 7 kilometers east of Jasper townsite on Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway). The lodge sits on Lac Beauvert with fine views of Mount Edith Cavell in the distance. Have a drink in the Emerald Lounge, or sit by huge fireplaces. Open year round. Canada's best golf course is located right here.
Jasper Cemetery - Learn about the history of the region and the "stories behind the stones". Early headstones tell of unfortunate meetings with Grizzly Bears. Very imformative and easy visit. The cemetery is just east of town on Highway 16 (north side of the highway)

Valley of the Lakes (Not to be confused with Valley of the Five Lakes)
Lakes Edith and Annette - Very easy to find and nice easy walks. Beautiful blue-green spring fed lakes are a joy to see and close to Jasper Park Lodge. Lake Annette features a fully accessible interpretive trail, 1 hour in length. A walk around Lake Edith will afford views of some of the fine homes of those lucky enough to live here.
Lakes Beauvert, Mildred and Trefoil - Jasper Park Lodge is built on Lac Beauvert and quite close to Mildred Lake. Easy walks on Lac Beauvert (trail 4A) will take you through cool forests, around the green lake (Beauvert in French is beautiful green) across a wooden bridge and past the Rocky Mountains best golf course. The Whistlers and Mount Edith Cavell can be seen from several vantage points.
You may see scuba divers in the Five Lakes who come from the prairies to train in the relatively warm and clear mountain lakes. Lake Edith is known to be the warmest.

Jasper Tram (& Whistlers Summit 8,100') - A 5 minute drive south of Jasper and then a switchback road (Whistlers Mountain Road) to the base terminal will bring you to one of the favorite sites of the Rocky Mountains the Jasper Tram.  Ride the cable cars up or the adventurous (and conditioned) can hike the 7 kilometer, 1200m elevation gain to the upper terminal. The large coffee house here is the perfect place to breathe in the great views while sipping a coffee or having lunch. The views of the town below, Mount Robson (3953M - 12,966 feet), and several mountain ranges will take your breath away. The air is cool and thin up here and the alpine (alpine means "high mountains" and this is the case here) climatic zone is a fascinating visit. From the visitor center you can choose to hike further to the summit of the Whistlers. Watch for small flowers (pincushions, cinquefoils, dryas and others) and marmots and squirrels along the path. The climb is fairly steep and you will want to sign the log book. Spend some time admiring the views of 45 lakes in the region and be glad you brought extra film. Open March through October. 780-852-3093
Patricia and Pyramid Lakes - Easy 10 minute drive above (uphill) Jasper townsite. Enjoy the two delightful lakes on the "Pyramid Bench". 5 kilometer trail loops along Cottonwood sloughs and a small creek before swinging back around. Allow 1.5 hours. Moose, elk, waterfowl (including loons) and beavers are often seen. Birdwatchers can be on the lookout for hummingbords, warblers, yellowthroats and thrushers. From the shores of Patricia Lake admire the colors of red quartzed sandstone in Pyramid Mountain (9,000 ft). Visit the island on Pyramid Lake and stay in the popular lodges across the road from the lake.