By DH Wall
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.
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By DH Wall
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…
By DH Wall
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.
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By DH Wall
With 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.
Read more on Go to West Edmonton Mall to get the shopping out of your system before visiting Jasper National Park…
By DH Wall
This is a cool 12 Step itinerary for a great snowboarding and skiing trip to Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park.
- Fly into Edmonton, Alberta, the nearest airport (a 4 hour drive away from Jasper).
Read more on Taking the VIA Rail Snow Train to snowboard/ski at Marmot Basin in Jasper…
By DH Wall
Spending a week in Jasper National Park to ski at Marmot Basin and hang out in the town? Take the bus.
Many skiers from far away fly into the nearest major airport in Edmonton, Alberta, and then drive the 4-5 hours to Jasper National Park. That’s a long drive.
Read more on Take the bus from Edmonton to Marmot Basin in the winter…
By DH Wall
As often happens during peak summer months, travelers are frustrated about the availability of hotels within Jasper National Park and other national parks.
I’ve been to Yellowstone National Park in the US and the situation is similar. In fact, finding accommodations within Yellowstone National Park can be even harder than Jasper National Park.
Read more on “I can’t find a hotel in Jasper National Park?” Top 5 Alternatives…
By DH Wall
Did you ever have that nightmare where your suitcase comes open in the airport? You know, the one where your packed underwear falls out of the suitcase and onto the floor while everyone standing around you laughs? Or maybe your suitcase flings open as its loaded onto the airplane, clothes spilling out onto the runway?
Read more on Keep Your Underwear in the Suitcase – Picking the Right Travel Luggage for Flying to Alberta, Canada…
By DH Wall
 Most visitors to Jasper National Park arrive via either Edmonton International Airport (YEG) or Calgary International Airport (YYC). This is a brief guide to the airports and how these 2 Alberta, Canada airports fit into Jasper National Park vacation itineraries.
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By DH Wall
Jasper National Park can be just of piece of a great Alberta, Canada vacation. According to the Alberta Government, there are 600 lakes, 245 rivers, more than 78,000 square kilometers of parkland, 275 golf courses, 6 ski resorts, 66 regional ski hills and 2330 hours of sunshine annually. That means there’s a lot of nature beyond Jasper National Park.
Read more on Alberta Travel Beyond Jasper…
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