Jasper Links to Tour & Adventure Websites

When planning a vacation to the Canadian Rockies, look to Rocky Mountain Reservations for assistance. This central reservations company provides a free booking service for accommodations, activities, tours and ground transportation for Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Canmore and Kananaskis. Locally-owned and operated with friendly, knowledgeable staff, Rocky Mountain Reservations can plan stays in accommodation that ranges from five-star elegance to the cozy comfort of private chalets. A variety of vacation packages are available.

If roaring waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks are on the list of things to do, then a sightseeing tour with SunDog is a must. Their sightseeing tours take guests to the most exceptional locations for photos, wildlife viewing, and nature walks. Learn about the fascinating natural and human history of Jasper and Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Experience sightseeing tours in Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper in small personalized luxury vehicles equipped with large viewing windows for optimal viewing opportunities. Enjoy the comfort of a SunDog sightseeing tour in the majestic Canadian Rockies.

Marmot Basin offers downhill skiing, boarding and telemarking on uncrowded slopes with varied terrain and spectacular scenery. This resort features 1,675 acres of bowls, glades and groomed runs that are serviced by two quads (one express), one triple and three double chairs, one T-bar, one platter and new magic carpet. Base and mid-mountain day lodges offer sun decks and serve hearty food and refreshing drinks. Facilities include a snowboard park, a ski shop, rentals, a ski school, mountain tours and a nursery. Shuttle service from townsite hotels is offered.

Season	Opens mid-November and closes end of May (Weather Permitting - Dates may vary)
Highest Elevation	8,570 ft or 2,612 m
Vertical Rise	3,000 ft or 915 m
Runs	84 named trails: 30% Novice, 30% Intermediate, 40% Advanced/Expert
Lifts	9 lifts: One high speed quad, one quad chair, one triple chair, three double chairs, one T-bar, one platter, one magic carpet
Annual Snowfall	400 cm/ 14 Ft

Join Paula Beauchamp, a lifetime Jasper resident and Professional level "IGA" certified guide, on informative, interpretive guided walks on several of Jasper's trails. Adventurers will gain a better appreciation and understanding of Jasper, a world heritage site. Join Walks & Talks Jasper on an early morning bird, beaver and wildlife outing that goes to their habitats. Paula chooses the best trail for the day. There are lots of planned stops as the guide will share information while hiking. Groups stop for a picnic lunch, enjoy the views and the sounds of nature. Join the guide on the "Secrets of the Mysterious Maligne Valley" where groups walk the four or five bridges, feel the spray and hear the roar of waterfalls The summer is for hikes, the winter is for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Come and experience Jasper the natural way.

The Jasper Adventure Centre offers a wide range of outdoor excursions throughout the year, including dog sledding, hiking tours, canoe trips, snowmobiling adventures, canyon ice walks and much more.

Bordering Banff National Park, Jasper is famous for its abundant wildlife and quiet trails. With over 1300 kms of day and overnight trails to cover, Overlander can make the most of the Jasper backcountry. Offering both summer and winter programs, which provide a wide arrangement of adventures to fit any holiday. Vacation packages include day treks, backcountry adventures, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice hikes and more.

Anderson Vacations is a wholesale travel specialist that offers a wide range of tours that are ideal for individuals, travel agents, tour operators and corporate groups. Whether embarking on a winter rail journey through the Canadian Rockies or taking a fully escorted tour of Alaska, Anderson Vacations plans it all. Charters for up to 1,000 guests can be accommodated, including convention and conference tours and senior holiday excursions.

Offering float trips since 1981 on the scenic Athabasca River, which is a designated Canadian Heritage River and early 1800s fur trade route, Jasper Raft Tours offers comfortable oar rafts manned by Parks-licensed guides who row while guests relax. Trips are two to three hours in length and include shuttle service to the river and all gear. Suitable for first timers and families, including toddlers and seniors.

Whitewater Rafting Jasper was established in 1971 and is Canada's original whitewater company. Offering trips aboard two- to eight-person rafts, this company is staffed by Parks-licensed guides. Wet suits, booties, life jackets and rain gear are provided.

Since 1988 Colibri Tours' professionalism and attention to detail has satisfied customers. Itineraries are offered for Alberta and British Columbia on a custom basis for groups and individuals. The full line of services include meet & greet, transportation, hotels, activities, meals and multilingual guides.

Maligne Tours offers a 90-minute, narrated scenic cruise to the world-famous Spirit Island. Just 48 km (30 mi) from the Jasper townsite, this tour departs hourly from June to the beginning of October. Passengers will explore the largest glacially-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies aboard a heated, glass-enclosed boat.

Since 1987, Maligne Rafting Adventures has offered guided Jasper rafting trips for all ages and abilities. Whether looking for a gentle float in an oar-powered raft or a plunge down a roaring whitewater river in a paddle raft, Maligne Rafting Adventures has the perfect Canadian Rockies rafting trip for any level of adventurer.

Rocky Mountaineer offers four spectacular train trips through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all-daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada, and a breathtaking 3.5 hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC, onboard the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Route.

rocky-peak Holidays specializes in customized ski holidays, summer vacations and year-round tours in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. They offer a wide variety of ski and summer accommodation including hotels, apartments, condos and resort homes. Rail, Alaskan cruise and self-drive packages are available.

Rocky Mountain River Guides is one of Jasper's favourite rafting companies, offering quality rafting adventures since 1990 - rain or shine. The Class 2 Athabasca River Mile 5 run is a great family run suitable for all ages and a super opportunity for wildlife viewing. The Class 2 Athabasca Canyon Run allows adventures to raft through a spectacular canyon, suitable for everyone over the age of 6. The Class 3 Sunwapta River Run is by far the most popular trip. Transport, gear, federally-licensed guides and heated indoor change facilities are all included.