Activities & Museums

GET GOLFING!

The Stanley Thompson Golf Course at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (p 78) is worldrenowned for its spectacular scenery, challenging layout and expert restoration of Stanley Thompson’s original 1924 design. The course is designed to follow the natural contours of the landscape in order to create a partnership with the environment. From the elevated tee boxes to the challenging bunkers and wide faraways that wind through the trees, every element is sculpted to reflect the stunning mountain setting. The Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club is rated by SCOREGolf Magazine as the #1 Best Golf Resort in Canada. -KATE BARKER

HIDDEN HINTON

Located just outside of Jasper National Park’s boundary is the town of Hinton. This town is full of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Take to the skies for a custom helihike with Hiking with Claire (p 82)or explore the trails with horseback adventures from Old Entrance (p 87). Bike on the vast trail networks surrounding the town or get out on an ATV! -KB

WALK ON ICE

EDITOR’S PICK

During the height of glaciation, the Canadian Rockies were almost completely covered in ice. The mountains we see today were shaped as the ice receded, leaving sharp jagged peaks and U-shaped valleys. Learn about glaciers and their importance in shaping the land with an ACMG-certified guide at Athabasca Glacier Icewalks (p 78) or Rockaboo Mountain Adventures (p 78). Stay at the foot of the Athabasca Glacier at Pursuit’s Glacier View Lodge.

ACTIVITY BOOKING

JASPER ADVENTURE CENTRE

Bookings for sightseeing tours, train tours, wildlife safari, rafting, canoeing, glacier adventures, Skywalk, boat cruise and SkyTram. 611 Patricia St, 780-852-5595

JASPER SKYTRAM Booking centre for sightseeing, outdoor adventures and activity combos. Whistlers Rd via the Icefields Parkway, 780-852-3093, jasperskytram.com

MALIGNE ADVENTURES Book Maligne Valley sightseeing tours, canyoning, rafting and hiker’s shuttle. 632 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3331, maligneadventures.com

MALIGNE LAKE Downtown booking desk. Book cruise, boat rentals, fishing, sightseeing, glacier adventures and Skywalk. Combos available. 616 Patricia St, 1-866-606-6700, banffjaspercollection.com

SUNDOG TOURS Sightseeing, train tour, wildlife safaris, rafting, horseback riding, Planetarium, canoeing, boat tours and SkyTram shuttle. Calgary and Edmonton airport transfers. 414 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4056, sundogtours.com

BIKE RENTALS

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Daily and hourly rates available. Bikes for kids and adults. Available at the boathouse, 780-852-3301, fairmont.com/jasper

JASPER SOURCE FOR SPORTS

Town, front or full suspension and youth bikes. Hourly, half-day and overnight rates. Helmet, map and lock included. 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3654, jaspersports.com

PATRICIA LAKE BUNGALOWS

Bike rentals by the hour. Off Pyramid Lake Rd, 5 km/3 mi northwest of town, 780-852-3560

PYRAMID LAKE RESORT Mountain bike rentals come with a helmet. Hourly, half- and full-day rates near great trails. Pyramid Lake Rd, 780-852-4900

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

When William McGregor reached the summit of Whistler’s Peak in 1960, he knew he wanted to share the spectacular view with the world. He engineered and built the Jasper SkyTram (p 82) in 1964, and the journey to the top began! The 7-minute ride leads to a walking trail that ventures to the peak. There are also boardwalks, a viewing area and the Summit Café (p 90), Jaspers high-dining restaurant. -KATE BARKER

BOATS & FISHING

CURRIE’S GUIDING In-town rowboat and canoe rentals. Guided fishing: half- to multi-day trips with gear, transportation and instruction. Booking desk: Astoria Hotel, 404 Connaught Dr, 780-852-5650, curriesguiding.com

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE Single kayak, canoe, double kayak or paddle boat rentals. The Boathouse, 780-852-3301, fairmont.com/jasper

MALIGNE LAKE BOATHOUSE

Kayaks, canoes, double kayaks and rowboats. Fishing licenses for sale. Maligne Lake Rd, 48 km/30 mi south of town, 1-888-900-6272, banffjaspercollection.com

MALIGNE LAKE CRUISE

Interpretive cruises to Spirit Island. Explore the largest glacier fed lake in the Canadian Rockies aboard a heated, glass-enclosed launch. Advance bookings online. Premium Cruise with guided walk at the island. Through the Lens with wildlife stops and extra time for photography on the island. High Spirits Cruise features fine spirits, canapes and sweets while enjoying the cruise. Maligne Lake Rd, 48 km/30 mi south of town. Book ahead at malignelake.com

ON-LINE SPORT & TACKLE

Rowboat, canoe and electric motor rentals with batteries. Rentals include life jackets and emergency kit. Book in town. Boats available at many backcountry and roadside lakes, including Maligne Lake. Fishing adventures from beginner to advanced with guiding and instruction. Shop sells tackle and licenses, and gives advice and maps for DIY fishing adventures. 600 Patricia St, 780-852-3630

PATRICIA LAKE BUNGALOWS

Canoe, kayak and rowboats rentals. Located off Pyramid Lake Rd, 5 km/3 mi northwest of town, 780-852-3560

PYRAMID LAKE RESORT Canoe, rowboat, single & double kayak, 2- and 4-person paddle boat, and motorboat rentals. Pyramid Lake Rd, 5 km/3 mi northwest of town, 780-852-4900

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD

ATHABASCA GLACIER

ICEWALKS Safely explore the Columbia Icefield with naturalist Peter Lemieux or a certified, highly trained guide. Gear provided includes boots. Reserve online or at Jasper Adventure Centre, 611 Patricia St, 1-800-565-7547, icewalks.com

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD GLACIER

ADVENTURE Ride 5 km/3 mi aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier and step onto the ice. This tour includes access to the Glacier Skywalk. 1-888-597-4352, book at ultimate-explorer.com

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD GLACIER

SKYWALK Award-winning, cliff edge, glass-floored observation platform 918 ft/280 m above a glacier studded valley. Interpretive displays. Tours depart Glacier Discovery Centre. 1-888-597-4352, book at ultimate-explorer.com

ROCKABOO MOUNTAIN ADVEN-

TURES Take a guided tour of the stunning Icefields Parkway and explore the Athabasca Glacier. A certified guide, transpiration, gear including boots and crampons, and lunch included. 610 Patricia St, 780-820-0092

CLIMBING

ROCKABOO MOUNTAIN ADVEN-

TURES Experience Rock Climbing Morro Slabs by the Athabasca Glacier. Certified guide/instructor and gear provided. Private guides for rock and alpine climbing and scrambles. Meet: upstairs, 610 Patricia St, 780-931-5192, rockaboo.ca

GOLF COURSES

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK

LODGE GOLF CLUB Friendly yet challenging 18-hole, par 71, Stanley Thompson designed course set against a beautiful mountain backdrop. 73 bunkers, 3 water hazards and natural hazards such as roaming wildlife. Discounts for juniors and twilight rounds, as well as unlimited golf. Pro shop, club rentals, driving range, practice green, lessons and snack shop. 780-852-6090, fairmont.com/jasper/golf

THE SPA & SALON AT FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Rated the #1 Spa in Alberta by Spas of America

The grandeur of Jasper inspires you to slow your pace, breathe deeply and reflect on nature. This reflection underscores every treatment we offer.

fairmont.com/jasper/spa

780 852 6014

• Family-friendly adventure • National Park Licensed guide • 2.5 hour round-trip • Book online

HELICOPTER TOURS

ROCKIES HELI CANADA

Heli-tours of glaciers, icefields, waterfalls, lakes and peaks. All tours offer glacier views and a wilderness hiking experience. Heli-engagement/ wedding and heli-fishing. Upgradeable packages. Private tours. Shuttle service from Banff and Lake Louise. Cline River via Icefields Pkwy and Hwy 11, 2.5 hrs south of town, 1-888-844-3514, rockiesheli.com

MOVIE THEATRE

CHABA THEATRE First-run and 3D movies. Super saver Tuesday and weekend matinees. 604 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4749

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

DEN WILDLIFE MUSEUM Over 100 Canadian bird and animal specimens displayed in classic and natural scenes. Tokens available at the front desk. Free for hotel guests. Downstairs at the Whistlers Inn, Connaught Dr at Miette St, 780-852-3361, whistlersinn.com

JASPER ART GUILD Non-profit gallery promotes visual arts in Jasper and displays local and regional artwork. Local artists are often on-site. Library & Cultural Centre, 500 Robson St, 780-852-1994

JASPER LIBRARY & CULTURAL

CENTRE The original Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters was renovated into the library, town council chambers, art gallery and Habitat for the Arts. 500 Robson St, 780-852-3652

JASPER-YELLOWHEAD MUSE-

UM & ARCHIVES Preserves and shares Jasper’s history from 10,000 years ago to present day. Three galleries, archives and a museum shop. Historical Gallery exhibits feature local history including Indigenous peoples, fur trade, railway, early tourism and Jasper National Park development. The Showcase Gallery and Alcove Gallery exhibits change often and feature travelling historical displays as well as local and regional artists and photographers. 400 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3013, jaspermuseum.com

MOUNTAIN GALLERIES at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Canadian fine art since 1992. Director Wendy Wacko and her team of educated art professionals showcase a collection of paintings from abstract impressionism to magic realism, with a focus on wilderness landscapes. Museum-quality glass, clay, stone and bronze sculptures. Inuit prints and carvings. Guaranteed worldwide shipping. Private landscape painting classes offered. 780-852-5378, mountaingalleries.com

HORSEBACK RIDING

JASPER PARK STABLES Guided horseback rides along forest, river and lakeside trails. Cowboy Up 75 min trail ride or Happy Trails 2 hr ride. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 780-883-0506, rideinjasper.com

OLD ENTRANCE TRAIL RIDES

Connect with nature and ride in scenic Hinton. Lots of options with one hour to full day trail rides available. 26118 Old Entrance Road, Hinton, 780-865-4760

PLANETARIUM

JASPER PLANETARIUM 40 min guided experience on planets, galaxies, northern lights, and indigenous constellations. At the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. 780-931-3275. jasperplanetarium.com

RIVER RAFTING

JASPER RAFT TOURS

Family-friendly float trips on the Athabasca River since 1972. Tours led by licensed guides who row while guests relax. Comfortable rafts, gear and shuttle provided. Depart from the Jasper Train Station totem pole. Tickets online or Jasper Adventure Centre, 611 Patricia St, 1-888-553-5623, jasperrafttours.com

JASPER RAFTING ADVEN-

TURES Rafting in Jasper since 1990. Class 2 rapids on the Athabasca River or Sunwapta River with class 3 rapids. Frequent departures for all trips. Gear and transportation included. Meet in town at The Little Raft Shop, 618 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4292, jasperraftingadventures.com

JASPER’S WHITEWATER

RAFTING Est. 1971, Canada’s original whitewater company with licensed guides. All gear provided. Athabasca River: shuttle and class 2 rapids. Meet at RV parking lot across from the Industrial Park. Sunwapta River with class 3 rapids: Meet at the Hwy 93 staging area. 618 Connaught Dr, 780-852-7238, whitewaterraftingjasper.com

MALIGNE RAFTING ADVENTURES

Guided trips with gear, transport and choice of three rivers on paddle assisted oar rafts. Class 3+ Fraser Rearguard Run with Mt Robson view and big rapids. Class 3 Challenge on the Sunwapta with technical rapids. Class 2 Athabasca River Canyon Run aboard paddle rafts. Maligne Adventures, 632 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3331, raftjasper.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIVER

GUIDES Quality paddle rafting, led by experienced, licensed guides, since 1990. Trips run rain or shine. Gear and transportation included. Athabasca River Mile 5 scenic paddle over class 2 rapids. Canyon Run trip from below the falls. Sunwapta River with class 3 rapids, Min 40 kg/90 lb. 618 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3777, rmriverguides.com café. Flight time choices, tickets and combo activity options available at the booking desk and online. 7 km/4.4 mi south of town, Whistlers Rd via the Icefields Pkwy, jasperskytram.com

Visit our Tax Free Gift Shop 780.852.3013jaspermuseum.org

400 Bonhomme St near Aquatic Centre

SIGHTSEEING LIFT

JASPER SKYTRAM Canada’s longest and highest guided aerial tramway tour climbs for 7.5 min to 2,263 m/7425 ft up Whistlers Mountain. Dogs welcome! At the top you can walk the boardwalk, hike the Whistlers Summit Trail, and see the panoramic 360° view of six mountain ranges. Find casual dining in the Summit Restaurant and lower station

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SIGHTSEEING TOURS

BREWSTER SIGHTSEE-

ING TOURS Guided motorcoach tours led by knowledgeable guides. Explore Jasper Townsite, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake. Tour combos available. Glacier Adventure/Skywalk and lunch at Glacier Discovery Centre. Free pick-up from many hotels. 1-888-597-4352, banffjaspercollection.com

HIKING WITH CLAIRE Passionate and experienced certified guide offering hiking packages for every ability. Day hikes, out-and-backs, heli-hikes and overnight stargazing hikes available. 780-223-4498, hikingwithclaire.net

GYPSY GUIDE SELF DRIVE TOURS

Commentary on attractions, history and local sights in Jasper National Park. Plays at 1000s of GPS activation points. Search GyPSy Guide Jasper to download. Rockies tours, $5-$15. There are no roaming or data fees and the app works without network service. 1-866-477-4171

JASPER ADVENTURE CENTRE

Half Day Train follows the Fraser River to Mt Robson and return by sightseeing van. Wildlife Discovery to the best spots for animal sightings. Maligne Valley Sightseeing with lakeshore walk or Maligne Lake cruise. Columbia Icefield with Glacier Adventure/Skywalk. 611 Patricia St, 780-852-5595

MALIGNE ADVENTURES Guided sightseeing excursions with hotel pick-up. Maligne Valley Wildlife & Waterfalls animal watching, Maligne Canyon waterfalls walk, and Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake with Maligne lakeshore walk or Maligne Lake Cruise. Wildlife Search to top spots for seeing animals. Maligne Valley Hiker's Shuttle for Skyline Trail backpackers. 632 Connaught Dr, 1-844-808-7177, maligneadventures.com

SUNDOG TOURS Guided sightseeing with interpretive walks and activities. Maligne Valley tour with wildlife watching, canyon walk, and Maligne Lake walk or cruise. Wildlife Discovery to animal habitat. Half Day Train Journey to historic Yellowhead Pass and van return past Mt Robson. Columbia Icefield includes Ice Explorer tour and Glacier Skywalk. Jasper to Lake Louise to Banff with Icefields Parkway tour and Glacier Skywalk. Jasper SkyTram with town shuttle. Free hotel pick-up. Edmonton and airport shuttle. 414 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4056, sundogtours.com

SPAS & FITNESS

JASPER ACTIVITY CENTRE

Squash and racquetball courts. Public skating, drop-in hockey with full equipment provided and dropin curling offered in the summer. Will reopen when permitted. 303 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3381

JASPER FITNESS & AQUATIC

CENTRE Indoor swimming with waterslide, wading pool, hot tub and steam room. Fitness centre and bouldering. Reopening when permitted. 303 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3381

JASPER WELLNESS Drop-in yoga classes, massage and doula services. Pre & post-natal services. Basement, 618 Connaught Dr, 780-931-2769

MOUNTAIN WELLNESS DAY SPA

Registered therapists and estheticians offering full hair services, body treatments, wraps manicures and pedicures. Spa packages available. Organic skin care products. Sawridge Inn, 76 Connaught Dr; and Chateau Jasper, 96 Geikie St, 780-852-3252

THE SPA AT THE FAIRMONT

JASPER PARK LODGE Ten treatment rooms, 2 couples rooms, rain showers, steam rooms, saunas and fireside lounge. Luxury massage and body experiences. Facials, nail services, makeup and hair salon. Treatments for men. High-end hair and skin products include Eufora, Jane Iredale, Kerstin Florian, Tata Harper and Pai-Shau. 780-852-6014, fairmont.com/jasper/spa

WILD ORCHID SALON & SPA

Therapeutic and relaxation massage from registered therapists. Body treatments include exfoliation, wraps and aromatherapy. Aesthetics include manicures, pedicures, facials, lash extensions hair removal and makeup. Full hair services. Bridal hair and makeup packages. Spa packages. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-2111

ZIPLINE TOURS

ALTERNATIVE ADVENTURES Fly like a superhero on an engineered zipline. 366 m/1200 ft cables adjust for mellow to extreme flights. Harnesses for ages 2+. Camping/ RV parking. 40 min E of town, N side of Hwy 16, 780-817-9696, alternativeadventures.ca

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