A Complete Self-Driving Guide to Jasper

Recommended Must-Visit Short Trails: ❶ Peyto Lake Upper Viewpoint (1.5 miles) ❷ Toe of the Athabasca Glacier Trailhead (1.5 miles, accessible to the ice explorer vehicle stop) It takes about 3 hours to drive from Canmore to Jasper. PS: Set off early! Bring thick clothes and fill up the tank! Download Google offline maps ~ For hiking, download the AllTrails offline map! ✨ Along the Icefields Parkway, you'll pass the remaining great attractions in Banff: Hector Lake: Features spectacular glaciers and a turquoise lake. Bow Lake Car Lot: There's breakfast by the lake, where you can overlook two glaciers and a waterfall. 💙 Peyto Lake: A must-visit turquoise panoramic lake! There's an observation deck, which can get crowded. ⚠️ There's a path down from the observation deck where you can take panoramic photos without crowds. 🌟 It's recommended to hike the Peyto Lake Upper Viewpoint, about 1.5 miles. Continue along the path into the jungle—fewer people, great for taking stunning photos, and you can see glaciers. Easy difficulty. Mt Patterson Glacier Waterfowl Lake Howse Pass Viewpoint Weeping Wall Big Bend Then you'll arrive in Jasper! There's a large rest stop near the icefield with gas stations, shops, and restaurants. 💛 Spotted a bear 🐻 along the way—so cute! Choose one of the two icefield experiences below: 🧊 Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: You can opt for the ice explorer vehicle tour. You need to book an exact time slot when reserving. We didn't go as we were worried about missing it. 🌟🧊 We chose the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier Trailhead: This 1.5-mile trail is a must! You can get close to the glacier and experience it firsthand—a great alternative to the ice explorer vehicle tour. ⚠️ If you keep walking, you can reach the ice explorer vehicle! We didn't go further as we were worried the kids would be cold. 🏔️ Tangle Creek Falls: A nice roadside waterfall! Had dinner in Jasper Town. The town is very quiet—I love it! Accommodation: Whistler’s Inn (highly recommended! It has hot springs) #banff #BanffNationalPark #BanffGuide #jasper #JasperNationalPark #Canada #CanadaTravel #SummerTrip #JasperWildfire