Jasper

Established in 1907, Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies and the Athabasca River valley makes a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The town of Jasper is the national park’s commercial centre; it is 362 kilometres and approximately 3 1/2 hours west of Edmonton and 290 kilometres north of Banff, Alberta.
 Jasper national Park is a World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of Canada’s largest and northerly national parks. Mountain sheep, bears, wolves, elk, mountain goats and many other beautiful creatures have called this place home, and many can even be seen while driving through the park. One of the main animal attractions is the mountain goats being attracted to a main silt deposit near the Icefields Parkway. 
Get stunning views of Jasper from the Jasper Tramway!  The Jasper Tramway takes you 2277 meters above sea level to the Upper Station, where you can shop at the gift shop, dine at the Treeline Restaurant, or just enjoy the view from the top of Whistler Mountain!  On your 7 minute trip up the mountain in one of the two cars carrying 30 passengers and one guide, enjoy the magnificent views of the 6 different mountain ranges, the glacial lakes, the Athabasca River, and the scenic townsite of Jasper.
 Visitors to Jasper enjoy a peaceful atmosphere; while chalets, Bed and Breakfasts and the famous Jasper Park Lodge offers a wide range of accommodation, with distinct alpine style, architecture and décor. The Icefields parkway, the road south from Jasper all the way to Lake Louise is renowned for its breathtaking vistas.  Stop at the Columbia Icefield and take an Ice Explorer across the 6 km long sheet of thick ice. Afterwards take a step out onto the ice yourself and have an experience of a lifetime.