 Rain happens. If the forecast for tomorrow is for lots of rain, now is the time to make a reservation for afternoon tea at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The Jasper Park Lodge is one of the landmarks of Jasper National Park from the early days. And the afternoon tea is one of the most memorable meals you’ll have – a perfect way to keep the rain from dampening your spirits. Read more on Afternoon Tea: A Perfect Jasper National Park Rainy Day Activity…  Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a real treat. This was my first time doing afternoon tea. I’m now a fan. The gourmet tea, the wide variety of tastes and textures of the food, the one-of-a-kind setting – it all makes for a enjoyable and memorable experience. You won’t find troops of tourists here either, so I’d have to argue it is off-the-beaten-path too. At the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge the tradition of afternoon tea starts with tea, then a tray of small sandwich foods and then a dessert tray. All of it is prepared with the utmost attention to detail. 
Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Read more on Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Review…  It takes a keen eye and a little luck to spot the wildlife in Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies. The good news is that fellow travelers are looking too. And when they see something… There’s one thing you can count on every year on July 1st in Canada: Canada Day, where Canada celebrates its birthday with fun activities and fireworks. Jasper and Banff National Park each have Canada Day celebrations planned. They have 3 things in common: pancakes, parades and fireworks. Read more on Canada Day in Jasper National Park and Banff National Park… There’s nothing better than soaking in the hot springs after a day of hiking and sightseeing. Fortunately for visitors to Banff, Jasper and Kootenay National Park, there are 3 Canadian Rockies Hot Springs to chose from. 1. Banff Upper Hot Springs in Banff National Park 2. Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park 3. Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park Let’s learn a little bit about each of the Canadian Rockies National Park Hot Springs. Lac Beauvert is the lake bordering the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – the legendary and classic hotel in Jasper National Park. While the Jasper Park Lodge gets props for being around since the early 1900s, the lodge benefits from the beauty of Lac Beauvert and the surrounding Canadian Rockies. Lac Beauvert is a small lake at only 0.4km2. Even for Jasper visitors not staying at Jasper Park Lodge, a trip to the lodge for the scenery is worth it. The lodge also has several dining options and the lake has a nice path along its edge. So, a dinner and a walk could make for a relaxing way to spend on evening after a day of Jasper National Park activities.
Here are some tips to make the experience of driving in Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies a great experience that benefits the driving, the passengers, the wildlife and the environment. 1. Plan the right itinerary to prevent too much driving in one day First off, you do not have to tackle the entire Canadian Rockies in one vacation. It’ll be here when you want to return in the future. With that in mind, plan an itinerary that balances driving with sightseeing and relaxation. Maybe one day will have 3 hours of driving but the next only 30-60 minutes. This arrangement benefits both the driver and the passengers and should keep everyone happy. Be sure to explore the rest of Jasper National Park Journal for travel ideas. Read more on 9 Tips for Driving in Jasper National Park for you and the environment… Looking for that one-of-a-kind off-the-beaten path activity in Jasper National Park? While almost every activity in Jasper National Park seems to qualify (yes, I’m biased – I like Jasper National Park), here’s a hidden gem for those looking for a unique hiking experience: Read more on Guided Ice Walks on the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park… The Columbia Icefield Snowcoach ride, or, as Brewster’s brochure calls it, the “Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience”, is a 90-minute ride on the biggest super-bus you’ve ever seen to one of the most easy-to-get-to glaciers in the world. Read more on Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience – What exactly is it?… Melanie Haiken wrote a really nice article about doing the Maligne Canyon Ice Walk, one of the unique winter activities in Jasper National Park. The article, entitled “Add This to the ‘Before You Die’ List: The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk” provides a synopsis of the experience of walking on a frozen river within a canyon and amongst frozen waterfalls. But is it really worthy of a “Before you die” list? Read more on Maligne Canyon Ice Walk on your ‘Before you die’ list?… |
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