Why visit Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies?

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Since  before it was a national park, Jasper, Banff and the rest of the Canadian Rockies were a place away from everything.

It was a rare breed of people who could live here and fewer came to visit.

Today, it …

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 …

Maligne Lake

As the tour boat speeds across the turquoise waters the awesome majesty of the Canadian Rockies continues to unfold before me. I’m standing outside of the boat cabin on the rear deck, and the wind from the boat’s passage is …

Planning a Holiday to Jasper National Park

One of the best places to visit in Canada is Jasper National Park. Jasper is the largest of the national parks. It is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

The area offers spectacular scenic views, is home to many species …

Photo Op: Spirit Island on Maligne Lake

Spirit Island has been captivating Jasper National Park travelers for years. For anyone with a camera, this will be one of the best scenes your camera will ever have the pleasure of photographing.

To see the famous Spirit Island in …

Reader’s Digest names Maligne Lake as Best Boat Tour in Canada

Great minds think alike.

Back in August, 2006 I wrote “Maligne Lake – World’s best 90 minute boat ride?” here on Jasper Journal.

Just recently, Reader’s Digest named the Spirit Island cruise as Canada’s Best Boat Cruise …

Maligne Lake Itinerary Ideas

As one of the must-see destinations in Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake has enough activities to fill a day, from taking the cruise, to canoeing or kayaking, to lunch in the Lodge, to trout fishing. For travelers who like …

Maligne Lake – World’s best 90 minute boat ride?

Fed by water from glaciers, the murky-blue watered, iced-capped and mountain-lined Maligne Lake (pronounced “muh leen” by the locals) is the oldest attraction in Jasper National Park and has perhaps the world’s best 90 minute boat ride. A ride here …

Maligne Lake Tips and Practicalities

When driving to Maligne Lake, be sure to stop at Medicine Lake and take in the view. Medicine Lake is about 10 miles before Maligne Lake and there’s a small parking lot with a good vantage point.

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