![]() ![]() There are also a number of smaller spots in neighbourhoods - if you are staying in a private home accommodation, ask your hosts where their kids toboggan. The local kids toboggan on the hill in Centennial Park (there is a good playground there too), on Maligne Avenue. The trail is level and the loop about 3 km around it's a very pleasant area of open montane forest. ![]() You can cross-country ski (nordic skiing) a groomed trail around Whistler Campground (closed for the winter), just south of town on highway 93, the Icefields Parkway. Walk to the end of the island to see Pyramid Mountain close up. Park at the end of Pyramid Lake Road and walk over the bridge to the island. Pyramid Island is also a fun family outing. The views at Pyramid Lake are also wonderful. ![]() There may also be a skating rink cleared on Pyramid Lake, in front of the Coast Pyramid Lake Resort. Take a family portrait by the big fireplace or beside the huge Christmas tree. You can cross-country ski or walk around the perimeter of the lake (and push a stroller or pull a baby sled) - the views of surrounding mountain ranges are wonderful! JPL usually operates a hot chocolate shack there over the holidays and on some weekends, and you can warm up by the bonfire.If you want to go to the Lodge you can go in and enjoy your hot chocolate afterwards, in the Emerald Lounge in the lobby where the Christmas decorations are amazing. Kids who are beginner skaters often have as much fun playing on the snowbanks as on blades. It is very busy there on weekends and over the Christmas holidays, but never ever feels crowded. JPL clears and maintains an oval (about 1 km around) and several "rinks" on the lake. Here are some ideas for other things that families can do:īring or rent skates and go skating on Mildred Lake at Jasper Park Lodge. The most popular activity for families visiting Jasper in the winter-time is downhill skiing or snowboarding at the nearby Marmot Basin resort, but there are many other things to do as well. Hotels near The Den - Jasper's Wildlife Museum.Hotels near Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives.Avalanche terrain exists beyond the Red Chairs. Never travel on river ice.Ī short walk takes visitors to a footbridge to view this beautiful frozen waterfall.ĭescend along the river to a set of stunning frozen falls.įlat and rocky trail crossing moraine and glacial debris left behind by the Athabasca Glacier.Ī short climb with incredible views of the Athabasca and Dome glaciers. Be safe stay behind railings and on designated trails. Glaciers, viewpoints and frozen waterfalls can be explored along this road.Ī stroll to beautiful ice formations. Winding 232 glorious kilometers through the heart of Jasper and Banff national Parks, the Icefields Parkway has been called one of the most scenic drives in the world. Icefields Parkway and area Athabasca Glacier Cell phone coverage in the canyon is not reliable.There are limited ways to exit the canyon, making escape difficult.Below the ice, the river is cold, deep and fast-moving.Thin ice and/or breakable shelf ice may give way unexpectedly.They are familiar with hazards and know the safest route. Guides will outfit you with a helmet and ice cleats. If you are planning to venture onto the frozen bottom of the canyon, we highly recommend you travel with a certified guide. This gentle trail rolls over the top of an ancient rockslide. ![]() Caution: slippery trails, bring ice cleats.Ī beautiful loop with a scenic viewpoint looking down Maligne Several trail options along the top of the canyon. Take in the pristine winter views further up the valley at Medicine and Maligne Lakes. The frozen waterfalls and ice formations in Maligne Canyon make it a magical place to explore. One of the most stunning areas in Jasper National Park is the Maligne Valley. This mainly flat packed trail steadily climbs to beautiful Pyramid Lake. Steep in places, this forested trail has great lake views. Watch for steep/slippery sections.Īn interpretive loop trail around the perimeter of town. Steep at first, this trail provides tremendous views of the valley.įollow Trail 9a and loop back on 9b. This loop offers spectacular valley views. This flat loop around Lac Beauvert begins at Jasper Park Lodge. For the 2022-2023 season, the Friends of Jasper National Park will be flat-packing the following trails on a priority basis, when snow conditions and volunteer capacity allow: Trail 14, 7, 4, 4a, 4e, 4g, 7b, 7e, 13, 11, 2, 8, 8b, 8c, 8e, 3, 3f, 3g and 11a, for a total of more than 50 km.Īn easy loop offering beautiful winter walking opportunities. ![]()
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