Day trips

Day trips from Jasper

The trips worth the ticket from Jasper — with honest travel times.

Photos for Jasper are still on their way. Every listing below is real.

Maligne Lake (~50 km)

Getting there: Car/tour (~1h).

Spirit Island: the boat cruise is the essential Jasper day.

Getting there: Car (full day).

The great drive south: Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake.

Getting there: Car (~1h).

The Rockies' highest peak: the Berg Lake trailhead views.

Getting there: Car (~1h).

The gateway town: the Beaver Boardwalk, cheaper stays.

What's the single best day trip from Jasper?

The first one above — it's the trip the town is known for.

Can I do these without a car?

The entries say how: trains and tours cover most; a couple need wheels.

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