DOGS IN JASPER

Want to share Jasper with your furriest family member? There's plenty of adventures waiting in our dog-friendly destination. Make your trip extra special (for both you and Fido!) with these activities and tips.

DO'S AND DONT'S

Leash Laws

Parks Canada regulations state that all domestic animals must be kept on a leash or in suitable confinement at all times. Pets are not to be left unattended at campsites or in vehicles. Never allow your pet to chase any wild animal in the park, and always clean up after them.

Restricted Trails

There are some areas where dogs are not allowed, even on a leash, due to endangered caribou habitat. These trails include: Leach Lake cross-country ski trail, Skyline Trail, Tonquin Valley, Cavell Meadows Trail, Bald Hills, Opal Hills and part of the Brazeau Loop.

DOG-SITTING

Want to do a non-dog friendly activity like skiing or horseback riding? The local company My Jasper Nanny (p.37) will come to your hotel or campsite to make sure your pets get the exercise they need (or you can bring your dog to the carer’s home).

JASPER SKYTRAM

Purchase a dog ticket for your well-behaved pooch and soar to the summit of Whistlers Mountain via this panoramic seven-minute flight. The tram car is cozy, but the views are unforgettable and a couple kilometres of trail await at the top. If you plan to stay awhile just remember to bring snacks as dogs aren't allowed in the upper restaurant (p.30).

JASPER RAFT TOURS

Strap on a doggy life jacket and hit the water in a 7 meter long raft designed for stability. Jasper Raft Tours offers dog-friendly raft trips, lasting between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with 35 to 95 minutes of on-river time, depending on water levels and which tour time you choose.

Canoeing Or Supping

Paddle peacefully on beautiful Lac Beauvert. Rent a canoe or standup paddleboard from the Boathouse at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (p.56) and explore this stunning part of the park. And if you see new canine ambassador Calla around the property, feel free to say hi. This highly-trained golden cutie has joined the Lodge's concierge team and is eager to welcome visitors.

Patio Dining

If the weather's nice, dine al fresco at one of Jasper's many patioequipped restaurants. The Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen, Jasper Brewing Co., and Jasper Pizza Place all have sizable outdoor spaces that allow dogs. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge even has a special Pet Menu, featuring a variety of healthy and delicious options (and for pawrents staying at the hotel, pups even get dog beds, bowls with fresh water, and a special dog-friendly welcome gift in their rooms!)

JASPER HIKES & TOURS

Hiking with a guide often gives a deeper understanding of the national park. And if you book with local guides Sean and Joy, they are generally happy for you to bring along your dog, provided just confirm when booking your specific tour (p.66).

Other Dogfriendly Spots

Jasper's only fully fenced off-leash dog park is located at the intersection of Sleepy Hollow Rd. and Hazel Ave. It's a good size and well-used. Got dirty and need to clean up? A “dog wash” station is set up at the Jasper Car Wash in the Jasper Industrial Park.

PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION

Prefer not to camp or RV? There are lots of hotels, cabins and lodge's around town (and further afield in the national park, if that's your preference) that are happy to cater to your fluffy travel companion. See full list at jasper. travel/where-to-stay/ pet-friendly