Jasper National Park, the jewel of the Canadian Rockies, is located 3 1/2 hours west of Alberta's capital city, Edmonton. The Town of Jasper is located 45 minutes west of the Park gates.

Jasper National Park was designated the world's largest dark sky preserve (an area where no artificial lighting is visible and the natural glow of the stars dominate the landscape) in April, 2011.

While visiting Edmonton, take a day and discover Jasper. See a wide variety of wildlife ... have a picnic beside the Athabasca River ... tour Jasper Park Lodge ... marvel at the natural beauty of Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Lake and Mount Edith Cavell ... go shopping in the Townsite's many stores.

In the 1920's, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a guest at the Jasper Park Lodge. The words he wrote in the visitors' log say it all ...

"A New York man reaches heaven, and as he passed the gate, Saint Peter said, "I am sure you will like it."
 A Toronto man followed and Saint Peter said "It will be a great change for you."
 Finally, there came a man from the Jasper Park Lodge: "I am afraid," said Saint Peter, "that you will be disappointed."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Reprinted from "Our Canada" magazine.

 

For more information, or to reserve a tour ... 

Wayne L. Millar
Guide

(780) 405 4880

While visiting Edmonton ... take the opportunity to experience some of Alberta's outstanding natural attractions and outdoor activities and adventures ... discover special places in Alberta ... Blackfoot ... Elk Island National Park ... Jasper ... Canadian Rocky Mountains ... Alberta Badlands ... dinosaur country