Highlights
Epic outdoor adventures
Ski mountains in the winter, hike meadows in the summer and discover a million other ways to explore Jasper’s vast outdoors.
Mountain town charm
Stroll through quaint streets, see local and Indigenous art in galleries, browse boutiques and hang out in comfy brew pubs.
Dark Sky Preserve
See the stars sparkle brighter than ever before. Jasper is the world’s second-largest Dark Sky Preserve due to its minimal light pollution.
Southern Rockies highlights
Picturesque viewpoints
Scenery in the Southern Rockies is unlike anywhere else. Capture mountain-filled photos without strangers competing for the best angle, picnic lakeside among the peaks, hop the iron-rich boulders of Red Rock Canyon or simply relax and take in 360-degrees of tranquility.
Road of wonders
The Crowsnest Highway runs through this region, boasting views of rolling green hills and mountain summits. Take a road trip along the smooth and curvy road to visit waterfalls, historic sites and rubble from Canada’s biggest rockslide.
Wildlife and stargazing
Bison, bears, swans and many other animals meander or fly across the plains and ridges of the region. Waterton Lakes National Park is a Dark Sky Park, protecting nocturnal animals and providing phenomenal stargazing.