Use this to plan your trip to Jasper National Park. You’ll find tips and resources on camping, accommodations, the town of Jasper, making reservations, and how to choose which attractions to visit and hikes to take.
Every summer I bring my kids to Whistlers campground in Jasper National Park for a week of playing, exploring, marshmallow roasting, and campsite lounging… and campsite spying. Yep, I said campsite spying. Are you a campsite snoop? Do you enjoy seeing how other people are camping just as much as you enjoy the camping itself? …
Whistlers Campground, great family camping in Jasper! Read More »
Getting our kids excited about cross country skiing can be challenging, especially when it is so cold outdoors and so warm indoors. Even I have a hard time convincing myself to go out. But Parks Canada has done a good job helping families make the most of an outdoor adventure by creating a close-to-town Cross Country Ski …
Marmot Meadows – Cross Country Skiing and outdoor winter fun Read More »
Every summer tens of thousands of people’s summer vacation includes camping in Jasper National Park. And what about you? This post will give you some basic starting points for choosing a campground to make sure you get the most out of your trip to this beautiful park. And, in case you’re burning to know the …
Camping in Jasper National Park (updated for 2022) Read More »
What will you see and do in Jasper National Park? There are mountains, and marmots, and miles to hike… and not enough time to see it all! Have you heard of the Miette Hot Springs? Yep, Jasper has hot springs too. And, next to the spring fed pools there is this amazing hike you can …
Miette Hot Springs and Sulphur Skyline Trail in Jasper Read More »
Jasper National Park’s Tonquin Valley is known to be one of the most scenic and popular backcountry spots in all of the Canadian Rockies. Find out why this trail is so popular, what you need to know before heading in, and why the Tonquin might be a bit over-rated, maybe. About the Tonquin Valley The …
Hiking the Tonquin Valley- mountains, mud, and poop Read More »
There are so many stops and attractions along the Icefield’s Parkway between Jasper and Banff. Find out below why Wilcox Pass should also be on your list of things to do while making this drive through the Canadian Rockies. A bit about the Icefields Parkway Did you know that the Icefields Parkway is one of …
Wilcox Pass, Spectacular Views Above the Icefields Parkway Read More »
Rosy cheeks under pompom toques, hot chocolate by the crackling fire, nuthatches clouding the sky, skis gliding through a white forest, and the soft slow fall of big fat snowflakes… these are just a few of my favourite winter things about Jasper! Come wintertime, Jasper is ready to slow down and get cozy (or at least I am!). If you …
Here it is! A whole one hundred things to do when you visit Jasper National Park. Sure, this Jasper Bucket list isn’t everything you can do in the park, but it will give you a great idea of how to start planning your trip. Your Jasper Bucket List: (If you want all 100 things to …
Here it is. One of the most popular family hikes in Jasper. Find out when, how, and why you should take a walk around Valley of the Five lakes in Jasper National Park with your family. Jasper National Park is big. Well, it’s kinda huge actually. Yet, even with the thousands of amazing vistas, hundreds …
You’ve planned a trip to Jasper this summer…. but you’ll only be here for a few days. How do you decide what to do? This can be a hard decision as there are so many great sites and activities to do in Jasper National Park. But if you’re ready for a fun-filled two days, this is what …
