Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park

Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park is about 10km from Banff townsite and is adjacent to the larger Lake Minnewanka.

Two Jack Lake is on the Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive loop and is a pleasant place to bring a …

Photo of the Day: Sunwapta Falls black and white

The Sunwapta Falls make a good quick stop on the Icefield Parkway on the way from Jasper National Park’s central townsite area to the Icefield Centre or on the way to Banff National Park.

A stop at Sunwapta Falls offers …

Lac Beauvert, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

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 …

7 Lovely Photos of Mt Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park

The best way to see Mt Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park is to hike on the nearby trails, be it the Cavell Meadows Trail or the Path of the Glacier Loop.

The resulting experience is splendid with many lovely …

THE Spectacular Rainbows of Jasper National Park

What do you do when it’s rainy out and you want to see something spectacular in Jasper National Park? Look for rainbows.

Seeing one in person will take your Jasper National Park experience to the next level.

Let’s look at …

Are you ready to paddle a canoe in the Canadian Rockies? Proper techniques explained.

Jasper National Park and Banff National Park have some of the most amazing lakes and rivers for canoeing in the world. There are so many places to canoe, it is hard to decide.

Whether you plan to rent a canoe …

Travel Green: Eat locally grown food on your Jasper National Park trip

Want an easy way to be a more green Jasper National Park traveler?

Simple.  Buy locally grown food on your way to Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

The region’s local farmers’ markets and many small farm stands offer green travelers …

Jasper in Winter: Maligne Canyon Ice Walk

Jasper in the winter is a magical place covered in snow and ice.  Few tourists are visiting and the bears are hibernating.  And the winter outdoor enthusiasts are engaged in Jasper adventures.

The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk is one such …

Jasper's Amethyst Lake Makes Magazine Cover

Congratulations to wildlife and nature photographer John E Marriott who had his photo of Jasper National Park make the cover of the June 2008 edition of EXPLORE, Canada’s outdoor magazine.

The photo depicts Canadian Rockies mountain reflections on Amethyst …

Speed It Up: Rafting for Beginners in Jasper National Park

Many travelers miss out on the chance to ride on the rivers in Jasper National Park thinking that rafting is an extreme sport. They have thoughts of extreme sport kayakers going over thundering waterfalls. This is a misconception about rafting …