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Jasper National Park’s lovely Highway 16, 93A, Icefields Parkway, Jasper townsite and other roads. Banff National Park. Lake Louise. Mt Robson Provincial Park. Kootenay National Park. Yoho National Park. Calgary. Edmonton. Hinton. Read more on A reminder to drive safe while in the Canadian Rockies… Whether a hot summer day or it’s freezing outside, the West Edmonton Mall’s indoor waterpark is an unexpected treat that’s plenty of fun for the whole family. For those planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies with a stop in Edmonton, the West Edmonton Mall waterpark is a perfect way to unwind after a long plane ride or drive. A visit the amazing 15-acre indoor waterpark at West Edmonton Mall offers hours of fun any time of the year.
West Edmonton Mall is a common stop for those who fly into Edmonton on the way to Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies and it makes a good sidetrip. And within West Edmonton Mall is something unexpected: an indoor amusement park called GalaxyLand. Read more on GalaxyLand Amusement Park in West Edmonton Mall – Jasper National Park Sidetrips… Visiting Edmonton and thinking about a day trip? Jasper National Park is a long 3+ hour drive but doable (and worth it!). Coming into Jasper National Park on Highway 16 through the eastern entrance, you’ll have time for several fun activities. Read more on Day trip from Edmonton to Jasper National Park… Go to West Edmonton Mall to get the shopping out of your system before visiting Jasper National ParkWith many Jasper National Park visitors landing in Edmonton International Airport, talking about West Edmonton Mall makes a lot of sense. After a long flight, walking around West Edmonton Mall for a few hours is a good way to unwind. The Jasper Train Station, officially known as the Jasper Heritage Railway Station, is a travel hub for many visitors to Jasper. Train travelers arrive and depart on trains with names like the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail’s the Canadian, Skeena and Snow Train lines. The park and town of Jasper has clearly grown up around the train station – leaving the train station with a great location. But many travelers ask what they should do upon arriving at the Jasper train station. In an article on the San Francisco Chronicle (here), travel guru Arthur Frommer writes about visiting Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, praising Banff sites for being the “undisputed champions of soaring limestone scenery”. This “Greetings from Alberta” postcard purchased new in 1987 offers insights into the significant themes of Alberta, Canada. Meant to be a fun postcard for Alberta travelers to send back to the folks at home, the postcard visually depicts the animals of Alberta, outdoor activities, major attractions and meaningful symbols. It tries to define the Province of Alberta. Read more on Greetings from Alberta: Visual Definition of a Canadian Province…
But when I’m in Jasper National Park, I’m “there”. The need to hurry is gone. I’m driving slow, enjoying at the mountain scenery, and keeping an eye out for wildlife. Read more on 115 People Caught Speeding on Icefield Parkway This Past Weekend… |
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