Your Jasper In-Travel Guide
Prepare for your time in Jasper, Alberta with our comprehensive destination guide. Below, you'll find helpful information—including weather, transit, and upcoming events—along with our top recommendations for dining, activities, and optional add-ons for your journey. You can also download a PDF version of this guide for Jasper, or download all of our Canadian destinations in one convenient file.
Know Before You Go
Jasper PDF Guide
Download, print, or save our Jasper PDF guide to keep thoughtfully curated travel recommendations and essential information close at hand throughout your journey.
Each guide features helpful details about our Guest Centres, along with our recommendations for restaurants, attractions, and must-do experiences in every destination.
Things to Do
Lac Beauvert
Explore one of Jasper's most stunning lakes, offering mountain views and easy trails. Paddle around the "beautiful green" ("beau vert") shores with boat rentals from The Boathouse at Jasper Park Lodge.
Photo Credit: Travel Alberta / Roth and Ramberg
Pyramid Lake & Patricia Lake
These two lakes are found just outside the Jasper townsite and offer access to trail networks and frequent wildlife sightings. Be sure to visit the island in Pyramid Lake—easily reached via a short foot bridge.
Maligne Lake
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glaciers, Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake in the Rockies. Take a boat cruise on its azure waters and see the famous Spirit Island.
Icefields Parkway
Jasper SkyTram
Soar up Whistlers Mountain and explore the high alpine. At the peak, you'll take in panoramic views of Jasper National Park from a 2,263 metre elevation.
Fairmont Spa at Jasper Park Lodge
Unwind at the award-winning Rocky Mountain refuge with indoor and outdoor pools, eucalyptus steam room, and Finnish-style sauna.
Photo credit: Travel Alberta
Eat & Drink
Terra
Inspired by the rawness of Jasper, Terra features locally farmed and foraged ingredients. Menus change seasonally to offer something new and unexpected.
Photo Credit: Ryan HK
The Maligne Range
Canadian whisky distillery with smoked meats, local delicacies, and an immersive and refined atmosphere.
Photo credit: Travel Alberta / Nancy Ferreira
Jasper Brewing Company
Canada's first National Park Brewery, offering housemade craft beers, elevated pub fare and a bright, stylish interior.
Photo credit: Travel Alberta / Mike Seehagel
Jasper Food Tours
Discover four local restaurants and taste four handpicked dishes, each paired with a beverage, on a short 2 km guided walking tour. Visit jasperfoodtours.com to book.
Photo credit: Travel Alberta / Pete O'Hara
Lostlands Cafe
Stay fuelled for adventures in the Rockies. Cozy cafe with made-from-scratch food, smoothies, and coffee.
Due to high visitor numbers, we highly recommend making dinner reservations in advance of travel, with the exception of rail travel days, as Rocky Mountaineer is occasionally subject to unforeseen delays, and arrival times cannot be guaranteed.
Optional Tours & Add-Ons
Additional Blogs & Resources
Read our blogs linked below for more recommendations and tips for exploring our destinations.
Experience the Most Beautiful Places in Jasper National Park
Explore Jasper's best views, wildlife sightings, and iconic landmarks in this 2025 guide, organized by region: Jasper townsite, Icefields Parkway, Maligne Valley, and Jasper East.
What to Do in Jasper This Season for Awe, Adventure, and Relaxation
This guide lists some of Jasper National Park’s most memorable activities and landmarks, grouped by how they might make you feel so you can plan your visit in a way that suits you.
How to Spend Three Days in Jasper National Park
From day hikes and mountain biking to scenic drives and picnics by crystal-clear lakes, learn what there is to see and do in the Rockies' largest park.
How can we help?
Our team is available seven days a week to help answer any questions you may have about your journey. If you are currently in one of our destinations, you can visit any of our Rocky Mountaineer Guest Centres for in-person support or contact us via one of the methods in the link below.
