Outback Jasper, Australia WORLD OF JASPERS : HANS GAMMA
Jasper Conran most certainly painted the catwalk red at his autumn/winter 13 show yesterday. In complete contrast to his a/w 12 offering, which saw plenty of black and grey.
Finally! You’ve come down to see Banff’s quieter, more underrated twin: Jasper! Banff is much more charismatic, more popular and woos everyone (your girlfriend, grandma, even your dad). But Jasper has a charm that you won’t see coming. Before you know it, you’ll fall truly, madly, deeply in love. This 24-hour itinerary will get you out and about exploring all the top sites in the town of Jasper that you don’t want to miss. If you’ve just a weekend to get away to this national park and one overnighter, this post will give you a guide to make the most of your time to explore this Canadian Rockies gem! We’ve spent years exploring our backyard of the Canadian Rockies, hopping over to Banff, Yoho and Jasper national parks any chance we get. We’ve now spent three overnight trips up in Jasper town and hand selected the best possible sites to see within short driving distance. Though we love Jasper in the summer, it can get crazy hot and super crowded. If you’re visiting Jasper in the fall, we’ve got you covered as everything you see below was captured in mid-autumn! We’re excited to share with you all the goodies, but first… Heading up to Jasper from Banff? Check out the top 10 must-see spots along Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) that will absolutely blow your mind! When visiting Jasper, these are iconic landmarks you shan’t skip over! When in Jasper during September/October, you’ll definitely want to explore the fleeting autumn vibes of this cozy mountain town before the snow begins to fall. Jasper’s must-do attractions, from the Maligne Lake Cruise to the Columbia Icefield Adventure, are still open as the warm season draws to a close! These are two excursions that have really stuck with us, even after years of doing them. Where to Stay in Jasper You can attempt to visit all these beautiful spots within a single day or split them up so that you save a few for the next morning (if you are staying overnight that is). With summer drawing to a close and the first signs of fall appearing in Jasper National Park, there’s rarely a vacancy in town, so book your trip without hesitation! You can always select for free cancellation in case something better comes up. If you are indeed booking yourself at least one night in Jasper, my recommendation is to stay within the actual town, near or on Connaught Drive (i.e. 16A). We managed to book two nights at the Mount Robson Inn and it was fantastic! Close to a gas station, food, easy access to the highways and free breakfast. But that’s just my take; there are plenty of gorgeous and secluded lodges and hotels that you might just want to look into! They’re away from downtown and provide an immersive Jasper experience when you’re back at your accommodations. To start, the top ones in town are the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge which we enjoyed, the Pyramid Lake Lodge, Pine Bungalows and more. Jasper is in fact a small town and you’ll rarely be met with the same vehicle and people traffic that you will frequent in Banff year-round. So it makes life easier when you’ve only got a day to see the amazing sites! No closed areas due to filled up parking lots. Especially as the summer ends and autumn starts! Don’t forget: you’re visiting a Canadian national park so you’ll need a park pass. Banff and Beyond explains the Parks Canada Entry Fees exquisitely here! Pyramid Lake If you’re staying at the Pyramid Lake Resort, a chalet-style alpine hotel overlooking Pyramid Lake, you’ve got this one covered. Definitely a must-see location and one of the most fantastic spots to catch the stars at night. The road is incredibly narrow from the resort to the little parking area where you can access Pyramid Island so be cautious during the winter months. But one thing I have to say about Pyramid Lake Road is that when we drove up from Jasper town to Pyramid Lake, we saw plenty – and I mean plenty, like stop your car or you’ll get hit plenty – of elk having their midday snack. It was marvellous! That’s one other thing that distinguishes Banff from Jasper: so much wildlife so close to you. It’s a short 10-minute drive but becomes a 20-minute trip because of your constant stopping or slowing down for animals. Spend time walking through the constructed walkways at Pyramid Island and take in the view of Pyramid Mountain before heading back into town for the next sighting! Maligne Lake Road These next three spots are part of a single trip and will take you 3-4 hours to enjoy, so be sure to start earlier in the day rather than later. Maligne Lake Road is not well maintained in the winter months and even with our beefy tires, we had to bail out on taking the road in the dark too early in the morning in October. That’s another tip: from October to June, be sure that you have proper winter tires, and – even better – chains or snow socks, for safe driving. Maligne Canyon The first stop you can make on Maligne Lake Road is only a 15-minute drive from Jasper town and is at Maligne Canyon, a slot canyon perfect for exploration in both summer and winter. It’s the deepest canyon in all of Jasper National Park and you’ll be met with ice caves you’ve never even dreamt of if you visit in the winter, and tall blue waterfalls in the summer. The view and experience in both seasons are as different as apples are to oranges so I guess you’ll have to visit Jasper twice! Once you’re done exploring and trekking, the next two spots will be more of about capturing sweeping views from a lakeshore. Important: It’s strongly recommended that you not attempt to trek in Maligne Canyon on your own, but to have a guide take you […]
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