Top Things to do in Jasper
The 7 Best Hiking Trails in Jasper, Canadian Rockies
Escape the urban bustle and make Jasper your home base for exploring Canada's extraordinary wilderness. As a mountain town, it's low-key and unpretentious with good food and drink; as a destination, it's an outdoor sports lover's playground, with hiking and golfing in summer and skiing and dog sledding in winter. If it's chilly, heat up at Miette Hot Springs in the National Park.
Restaurants in Jasper
1. Mina - Riley Lakes Loop
2. Jasper SkyTram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,897 reviews
Jasper SkyTram is the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada. This family trip offers incredible views of six different mountain ranges, turquoise-coloured lakes, glacier-fed rivers and the town of Jasper. Gain a new perspective on Jasper National Park, the largest park in the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. Watch for wildlife below as you gently climb towards the upper station located at 7,425 feet (2,263 meters). A knowledgeable guide will accompany you on your 7.5 minute flight, sharing a few insights about the area, its history and the diversity of nature surrounding you. Stroll along the interpretive boardwalk or try hiking the 1.4 km trail to the summit of Whistlers Mountain at 8,081 feet (2,463 meters). Make sure to stop at the Summit Restaurant for a meal at the top of the Canadian Rockies and visit the gift shops at the upper or lower stations for a souvenir to take home. From March to early May, rent snowshoes at the top for a unique experience.
Reviewed By bbeerbower - Peachtree City, United States
This was my favorite of the 2 gondola/sky trams we took up to the mountains. Banff gondola, Lake Louise gondola & Jasper Sky Tram. the scenery was fantastic at the top, you could see the entire valley, the town of Jasper and Whistler etc. Once there you could hike up to the top of the mountain or just sit on rocks taking in the scenery.
3. Bald Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By serenadawson77 - Burnaby, Canada
Great hike, took about 3 hours, very windy and cold at the top so bring layers! We went the steeper short cut way and was totally doable if you have a good level of fitness or just take it a bit slower.
4. Opal Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By caryso466
Fantastic hike but be aware it's hard work but well worth it in the end. The path divides into a loop halfway up. There's a steep hike right or a more gradual climb to the left. Take the right to get to the top quickly! There's a further 200m climb at the top to get a fantastic view of Maligne lake.
5. Jasper Discovery Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By bucketlisttravellers - Sydney, Australia
The Jasper Trails were a great way to hike in and around forests without venturing to far away from town. We particularly enjoyed the trail that took you towards pyramid mountain. The paths were relatively flat and we had no trouble walking on them without crampons in winter.
6. Old Fort Point Loop Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By denewton - Manchester, United Kingdom
We took the left hand part of the loop first which with so much snow was beautiful. The challenging bit came towards the end - above the lookout - when it was slippy around the edge of the mountain. Still, the views at the view point were tremendous and the feeling of achievement, so good !
7. Morro Peak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jassyho
it takes a bit of work to follow the trail...but when you get to the top, it is well worth it! Make sure you wear good hiking boots and watch closely where you are going! Sign the book when you get to the top and enjoy the vistas!
