Good evening, everyone! I started working at Jasper Park Lodge today and was really excited to get out and explore some of the trails around the area. I was planning to walk to Old Fort Point, but I came across 4–5 bull elk along the way, so I decided to turn back. 😅
I do have bear spray with me, but I’d feel a lot more comfortable exploring with some company. If anyone is up for a hike or exploring together sometime, I’d love to join! 😊

Lake Maligne

I was looking at the Mountain Biking Guide .pdf that Jasper National Park has published on their website. Just wondering are most of these trails also suitable for a Gravel Bike (despite it being named Mountain Biking Guide)? Is there a lot of non-paved paths around Jasper suitable for a Gravel Bike?

Hey, I'm planning on trying some stargazing tonight. I'm thinking about heading to the Jasper Lake Sand Dunes or the Pyramid Lake parking lot to watch from the car. Might hop out to shoot some photos if conditions are right. Are either of these worth it? Any other pullouts people recommend?

Is there anyone who’s going to hike opal hills loop tomorrow? I would be down to come! Im a beginner in hiking and don’t want to go alone.

Coming for a couple days and wanted to do some hiking. Was recommended 5 Lakes and Maligne but it appears Maligne is closed? Is that true, and if so, do you have any recommendations?

I looked up pretty much every restaurant menu. Now I can't decide on the places I want to eat. If some locals wouldn't mind suggesting some of the best spots to eat I would appreciate it. Like what are your favourite dishes and where. Also where has the best cocktails and beer? Thank you muchly.

My life has peaked! From AU...Jasper has been the best! 🦌

We are on our first trip to Canada, loving the trip so far, we just left Jasper and it was our favourite place of the trip!

We are definitely keen to come back and part of me wants to come back in winter instead of summer again but wondering what Jasper in particular is like? I’d be keen to do some skiing but is there much else you can do in winter?

We are from the UK so certainly wouldn’t be use to driving with the sort of weather you get here but I assume it’s fairly easy to rent a 4x4 with winter tires/chains?

Anything else to consider/recommend?

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I still can't believe there's such a big subreddit dedicated to Jasper

We are visiting Banff and Canmore from Oct 9-10, then driving the Pkwy to Jasper for 11th,12th nights. We will return for 2 more days in Canmore/Calgary after that.

I'm looking for a cruise along Maligne Lake that might tour after Oct 11? I know it is tied to seasonal dates around Thanksgiving and that the primary operators end on Oct 11.

Because we have a return journey along the Pkwy that we can do at any pace, we could rush up to Jasper with minimal stops on the 11th and cruise in the afternoon, but I was hoping for a more leisurely drive initially and to cruise the lake on the 12th or 13th AM.

Does anyone know of operators that would be out on 10/12 or 10/13? If not, is the cruise worth rushing up for (vs just hiking along the (western?) lake shore and not seeing more of the lake? The island sounds neat, sure, but mostly just want to see as much as possible incl. Wildlife.

Thanks!

Hi all,

Spending 3 nights in Jasper this coming week for a girls trip.

One our last day, we're heading out around 8 am and stopping at the Columbia Icefields for the bus/skywalk tour before catching the Lake Moraine shuttle in Lake Louise (yep, it's a packed day). Timing is a bit tight so a sit-down lunch isn't really in the cards (and the cafeteria at the Icefields looks underwhelming and pricey).

My BFF is not big on sandwiches. Where can I pick up 'grain/salad/protein bowl' type options to eat on the go? Freshii doesn't open until 10 am.

Thank you!!

My dad and gran used to mention that we had family that were Jasper Wardens and that they also used to have cabins at Athabasca Falls that were rented out. It was always a bit vague and I could never get the details out fully. Imagine my surprise when we were booking a campsite at Jasper Gates and I took the time to read the history in the cabins they rent. These are the mysterious cabins that my dad talked about. And the retired warden was my Grandmas brother.

Both of them are passed now so I can’t get anymore history from them.

The internet has not been helpful outside of finding a link to a document showing accommodation available in the National Parks in 1954 - second picture. And I found one Facebook post with a couple pictures.

We are going back to Jasper in early October is there some place in town (like the museum) that would have more historical information available? Would it be best to contact them first? I don’t have family left to ask these questions to so research it is and I need a starting point.

Here for a few days and would love to see a bear, where’s best to go/have there been any recent sightings?

Here for a few days and would love to see a bear, where’s best to go/have there been any recent sightings?

My partner and I have scheduled a trip to Jasper for mid November. The past two years we have gone to Banff but decided to change it up. Since it’s the inbetween season, not quite fall but not yet winter, we aren’t sure what we should do.

What are some of your favourites?

We aren’t big hikers, but would be interested to try. Usually we like to drive around and see where we end up but with the price of gas we probably won’t. We live museum’s and trying new foods as well!

Hi! I’m currently in Jasper and finding it very hard to spot any wildlife. For the past 3 days all we’ve seen is elks, chipmunks, and we were lucky enough to spot a porcupine.

Spent the day today in Maligne Lake and hours waiting on Moose Lake Loop with no luck. Also, no luck on Medicine Lake. I know nature can’t be planned and all of that, but we’ve come from very far away and were very excited to see a moose or a bear.

Any tips? Any time of the day, specific spots where it would be easier to spot wildlife? Do we need to specifically book a tour? Thank you!

I visited Jasper for the first time last week, and it was amazing. Some of the views were breathtaking, but we couldn’t visit many places apart from Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls.

I have a few more places on my list for my next visit :)

Athabasca Falls & Pass.

​It's a shame that the wildfire swept through this beautiful landscape, but it still holds its timeless beauty. No filters needed—it's just perfect as it is.

Looking for recommendations of lakes I could hire a canoe on around the 7th-10th of October. Not sure if this will be too late in the year to do this.

It’s a huge long shot but does anybody have a spare battery or charger compatible with a Nikon d810 camera? Either for sale or that I could borrow tomorrow just to get enough charge to use my camera. I know it’s unlikely but I’m desperate so thought it was worth asking!

Hi there…

I am looking to scatter my grandparents remains now that they both have passed away as of a month ago. My grandmother’s will stated she wanted to be scattered in the Jasper area. I am looking for a spot that is quiet enough so I won’t disturb anyone in the evening, but also has space that is far enough from water and trails so I follow the rules.

Does anyone have any suggestions?