Guidebook for Jasper
Food Scene
Great white chocolate and raspberry scones and good coffee. Fresh bread daily and quick take and go items for picnicking!
14 locals recommend
Bear's Paw Bakery
4 Pyramid Lake RdGreat white chocolate and raspberry scones and good coffee. Fresh bread daily and quick take and go items for picnicking!
Okay, a bit unconventional but one of the best coffee places in Jasper. Hours can be a bit dicey, but if the barista is there-worth the stop!
11 locals recommend
SnowDome Coffee Bar
607 B Patricia StOkay, a bit unconventional but one of the best coffee places in Jasper. Hours can be a bit dicey, but if the barista is there-worth the stop!
The Olive Bistro offers a seasonal menu with a focus on home-made fare using local ingredients from small sustainable farms. Guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience with friendly service and mountain views on their outdoor patio.
9 locals recommend
Olive Bistro & Lounge Inc
401 Patricia StreetThe Olive Bistro offers a seasonal menu with a focus on home-made fare using local ingredients from small sustainable farms. Guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience with friendly service and mountain views on their outdoor patio.
Award winning restaurant with innovative and seasonally changing menu offerings. Small and charming bistro frequented by locals and visitors alike. Chef Jason will be continues the tradition of great restaurants who have been in this location over the years but with his unique spin.
10 locals recommend
Syrahs Of Jasper
606 Patricia StAward winning restaurant with innovative and seasonally changing menu offerings. Small and charming bistro frequented by locals and visitors alike. Chef Jason will be continues the tradition of great restaurants who have been in this location over the years but with his unique spin.
Shopping
Cool items that you won't see in every other "Touristy" shop including great jewelry and one of a kind handmade items.
Bearfoot In The Park
606 Connaught DrCool items that you won't see in every other "Touristy" shop including great jewelry and one of a kind handmade items.
Yes, some of the usual “tourist kitch” but also some lovely art cards and prints, carvings and unique pieces.
Our Native Land
601 Patricia StYes, some of the usual “tourist kitch” but also some lovely art cards and prints, carvings and unique pieces.
Parks & Nature
Start at the 5th bridge and work you way to the Tea House just above the gorge-breathtaking views-moderate fitness level required.
23 locals recommend
Maligne Canyon
Start at the 5th bridge and work you way to the Tea House just above the gorge-breathtaking views-moderate fitness level required.
Well, it's just darn pretty and the Pyramid Lake Resort has a great dining room and boat rentals at the "beach".
Pyramid Island
Well, it's just darn pretty and the Pyramid Lake Resort has a great dining room and boat rentals at the "beach".
Easy walking trail as it is paved throughout. Watch out for the quicksand near the beach and picnic area.
Lake Annette Beach
Easy walking trail as it is paved throughout. Watch out for the quicksand near the beach and picnic area.
Valley of the Five Lakes Trailhead
Valley of the Five LakesGreat hike with great views!
You likely see goats and sheep (you’ll feel like a goat climbing). Great views overlooking the Athabaska River and Lac Beauvert at Jasper Park Lodge.
Old Fort Point Summit
You likely see goats and sheep (you’ll feel like a goat climbing). Great views overlooking the Athabaska River and Lac Beauvert at Jasper Park Lodge.
Sightseeing
Not much hiking here but a great place to stop for a photo op on the bridge with Mount Kerkeslin in the background. On the way to Athabasca Falls and the Ice Fields Visitors center south on Highway 93.
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge
Alberta 93Not much hiking here but a great place to stop for a photo op on the bridge with Mount Kerkeslin in the background. On the way to Athabasca Falls and the Ice Fields Visitors center south on Highway 93.
Take the gondola to the top of Whistlers (named after the whistling rodent) and pack a lunch and hike to the top. Breath taking views of the Collin, Victoria Cross and Maligne Mountain ranges. Can you see our house? It's at the curve of the "J" that is Jasper!
20 locals recommend
Jasper SkyTram
Whistlers RoadTake the gondola to the top of Whistlers (named after the whistling rodent) and pack a lunch and hike to the top. Breath taking views of the Collin, Victoria Cross and Maligne Mountain ranges. Can you see our house? It's at the curve of the "J" that is Jasper!
Traveler advice
What to pack
It's all about the layers!
We always say "If you don't like the weather-wait 15 minutes"! The weather can change on a dime and be sunny at 25 Celsius one minute and cloudy and snow or rain the next (even in the summer!). So pack a light waterproof jacket or "puffer coat" as the morning often start in single digits and warm up quickly.
Customs and culture
Watch how you park on street!
If you park on the street (although we provide guest parking) make sure your vehicle is parked in the same direction as the flow of traffic or you will get a $75 ticket from bylaw. I know this is legal elsewhere, but not in Canada.
Book before you go
Hiking tips
Jasper (although in the Athabasca Valley) is at 3200 ft altitude and if you are hiking, the altitude can range from 5600 ft at Maligne Lake to 8100 ft at the top of Whistlers Mt at the top of the SkyTram summit. Bring LOTS of WATER and takes breaks as needed.