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Summer: Sightseeing with professional guides by van and coach. Maligne Valley Tour includes a canyon walk and time for a Maligne Lake cruise or guided walk (am and pm, 3.5-5 hrs, $59/$895 with cruise, -13 yrs $35/$55 with cruise). Half Day Train Journey through historic Yellowhead Pass; return by road with stops at Mt Robson, Overlander Falls, Moose Lake and Lucerne ghost town (12:30-5 pm, $95, -12 yrs $55). Columbia Icefield tours the scenic Icefields Pkwy with Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls stops and time for an Ice Explorer ride (5-6 hrs, $69, -12 yrs $42, Ice Explorer extra). Jasper Tramway Shuttle with tram ride departs hotels and train station ($30, -15 yrs $20, -5 free). Mt Edith Cavell Meadows (1 pm, 5-6 hr, $69). Path of the Glacier (8:30 am, 3-3.5 hrs, $59). Guided Nature Walk often to Valley of the Five Lakes (9 am, 3-3.5 hrs, $49). Heli-Hike to Kootenay Plains (8 am, full day, $475 with lunch). Banff, Lake Louise and airport transfers.
Address: 414 Connaught Dr, Jasper AB CA T0E 1E0
 Send an Email (8)  1 780 852-4056
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Commentary in 7 languages. Wilson Icefield Discovery (25 min, $209)—6 glaciers, alpine lakes and the Wilson Icefield. Cline Glacier Explorer (20 min, $155)—6 glaciers, mountains and waterfall. Columbia Icefield Ultimate (55 min, $469)—Snow Dome, Columbia, Lyle and Wilson Icefields. Heli-Hike ($449)—4- to 6-hr tour with lunch. Rates are per person, min 2 people. Heli-picnics, heli-fishing, heli-horseback, heli-yoga and heli-weddings. Apr 1-Oct 31. Cline River, between Lk Louise and Jasper off Hwy 11.
Address: Cline River Heliport Lake Louise AB CAN
Send an Email (82) 1 888 844-3514
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Car Rentals
Avis, SunDog Tours, 414 Connaught Dr, 852-3970 Map 5, 14N; Budget, Jasper Shell Service, 638 Connaught Dr, 852-3222 Map 5, 16N; Train/Bus Station Map 5, 15N--Compass Car Rental, 852-3115; Hertz (Mar-Nov), 852-3888; and National/Alamo, 852-1117. |
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The Great Canadian Tour Company
Wildlife and photography tours in the Canadian Rockies. Discover mountain flora and fauna with licensed park guides. Eco-friendly half, full and overnight tours in the Jasper and Banff areas get you close to nature.
Address: Mission Hill Plaza St. Albert AB T8N 5X3
Send an Email (17) 1 780 459-5184
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Walking Trails (Hinton)
There are many walking trails in the Hinton area. 17 km (11 mi) NE of Hinton along Emerson Creek Rd (gravel) is 1.5 km (1 mi) Canyon Creek Trail with canyon and plunging river scenery; and 40 km (24 mi) farther is the Wild Sculpture Trail with mysterious hoodoos and scenic lakes. 20 km (12 mi) north of Hinton on Hwy 40 is Athabasca Tower, a forestry lookout with a spectacular view of the Rockies.
1 780 865-2777
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Scenic Drives
Where Jasper Map (free; available everywhere) shows routes and attractions. Jasper Park "points of interest" map is free at the Jasper Information Centre.
Address: 500 Connaught Dr, Jasper AB
1 780 852-6177
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Backpacking Gear Rentals
Contact Totem Ski Shop, 408 Connaught Dr, 852-3078 Map 5, 14N; or Jasper Source for Sports,
Address: 406 Patricia St Jasper Alberta
1 780 852-3654
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Peter Amann
Mountain guide Peter Amann offers courses on mountaineering and climbing. Although advance booking is usually required, Peter accommodates walk-ins on a space-available basis. Private classes and outings often are arranged. Send an Email (2)
1 780 852-3237
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Jasper Adventure Centre (summer)
Summer: Sightseeing by van and foot with knowledgeable local guides and binocular use. Mt Edith Cavell towers a mile overhead with walk by of three glaciers--3-hr tours ($60, -15 $30; 2 pm plus morning and evenings seasonally). The 5.5-hr Columbia Icefield tour with an Ice Explorer ride atop the glacier ($115, 2-11 $55, sen $105; 12:30 pm). 4-hr Wildlife Safari goes to prime animal viewing spots ($70; -15 $35; 5 pm). Popular 4-hr Watchable Wildlife/Miette Hot Springs ($68, -15 $34; 6 pm) includes a soak. Maligne Valley, Canyon & Lake 3-5.5 hr tour ($60, -15 $30; or with boat cruise $95, -15 $65; 8:30 am and 1 pm). Ride the Steel Rails, a 5-hr train ride/van tour along the Fraser River past Mt Robson, highest peak in the Canadian Rockies ($115, 12-18 $90, 2-11 $55, sen $105; 12:30 pm Wed/Fri/Sun). 3-hr Nature Walks ($50; depart mornings and evenings). 6-hr Peak Adventure ($110, 10-14 $55) summit hike led by ACMG guide. Multi-day backpacking. Call to reserve and confirm times.
Address: Chaba Theatre, 604 Connaught Dr, 1-866-952-7737/ Jasper Alberta
Send an Email (18) 1 780 852-5595
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Friends Of Jasper National Park
Visit their store for free tickets to programs (donations appreciated). Hiking Kit—borrow binoculars, first aid kit and other essentials in a backpack. Jasper...A Walk in the Past (nightly 7:30 pm, May-Sep) 1.5 hr historic walking tour of town. Discovery Trail Hike (Mon/Wed/Fri, 10 am, Jun-Sep). Birdwatching (Sun, 7:30 am, May-Jun). Full Moon Hikes (Jun 18, Jul 18, Aug 16, Sep 16). Parks Day (Jul 19) hikes, child activities, speakers, displays and BBQ. Junior Naturalist—(ages 6-10, nightly 5 pm, late Jun-late Aug, Whistlers Campground) activities and adventures. Junior Naturalist Club—activity and sticker/stamp booklet. Trail Project Days (every 2nd Tue/every 4th Sat, Jun-Sept) volunteer opportunities. Dates for Beyond Books speakers, other hikes and events are posted. Friends' store at the Jasper Information Ctr,
Address: 500 Connaught Dr, Jasper Alberta
1 780 852-4767
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Rocky Mountain Tour Centre
Tours with certified guides aboard 10-seat Dodge Sprinter tour buses with oversized windows, high roofs and captain's seats.
Summer: Wildlife Safaris to prime animal habitats; guaranteed sightings (4 hrs; $69, $45 5-14); The Super Tour most scenic highlights in single tour with Maligne Valley, Athabasca Falls, Mt Edith Cavell and Jasper Tramway (5.5 hrs; $109, $79 5-14); Mountain Train Tour through Jasper and Mt Robson Parks along historic Fraser River; return via sightseeing coach (5 hrs; $99, $65 3-12).
Winter: Wildlife Safaris to prime animal habitat seek out elk, moose, big horn sheep, coyotes and wolves; Explore Jasper visits Patricia and Pyramid Lakes plus the Maligne Valley with stops at Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake and wildlife venues. Tours are 3.5-4 hrs, $65, $49 5-14. Custom tours.
Address: 615 Patricia St, 1-877-852-7682/ Jasper AB
Send an Email (3) 1 780 852-1548
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Alpine Art- Wildlife Safaris
Using a custom designed Photo van travel to various areas of Jasper Park for Wildlife, Flowers and Scenic views. Small numbers, personal service. Zoology background and 20 plus years of experience. Locally owned, professional guides.Year round Wildlife viewing with snowshoe option in Winter. True Eco-Tour Guidelines. Mt. Parks Heritage Interpretation Association Certified Guide as recognized by Parks Canada.
Address: Box 254 Jasper AB TOE1EO
Send an Email (11) 1 780 852-3709
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Wild Routes
Guided walks in the high alpine with naturalist Anne Williams from the top of Jasper Tramway--Alpine Ridge Walk (mornings/evenings, 3 hrs) and Whistlers Mountain Top to Bottom Hike (afternoons, 5-6 hrs). Half-day tours around Jasper Park include Bird Watching Walk and Wildflower Walk. Reserve ahead,
1 780 852-5788
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Jasper Adventure Centre (winter)
Wildlife sightseeing by van. Maligne Valley/Watchable Wildlife with a walk along the rim of Maligne Canyon, and stops to see Medicine and Maligne Lakes (3 hrs, 9:30 am and 1:30 pm, $60, 2-14 $30, -2 free); Ride the Steel Rails historic railway trip along the Fraser River and past Mt Robson (5.5 hrs, 12:30 pm Wed, Fri and Sun, $115, sen $105, 12-18 $90, 2-11 $55); Peak Adventures Scramble up Mt. Morro (weather permitting, 6 hrs, 9 am, $110); full day Jasper to Banff Return along the Icefields Parkway. Other tours available.
Address: 306 Connaught Dr, 1-866-952-7737/ Jasper AB T0E 1E0
Send an Email (7) 1 780 852-5595
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