An escape to the scenic and charming beauty of Jasper for nature lovers can be an experience of a lifetime. Located in the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta, this town is an adobe of wildlife and natural beauty. This town is situated on the confluence of two rivers, the Miette and the Maligne. Forming a part of UNESCO World Heritage site there are four adjoining national parks in the city of Jasper. The popularity of the places among the tourists has led to a number of hotels in Jasper coming up to house the travelers.
A few of the must-see tourist attractions in the city of jasper ar are enlisted as under:
Jasper National Park
The largest park of the Canadian Rockies, this park is home to a wide range wild animals and flowers. There are glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, waterfalls, lakes and mountains. This park was established in the year 1907 and named after Jasper Hawes, a trading post operator. The site was granted the status of World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1984, keeping in mind the diverse and scenic splendor of the area.
A large number of tourists every year are attracted by, alpine meadows, rugged mountain peaks, lakes and waterfalls, icefields and glaciers, deeply incised canyons and extensive karst cave systems. Initially known as Fitzhugh and the name was later changed to complement the park the town of jasper in Arkansas came up around the park. To rocky mountain pikas, grizzly and black bears, grey wolves, mountain lions, moose, elk, etc it is home.
Recreational activities like camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking and safaris can be enjoyed by tourists in this national park.
Whistlers and Wapiti
Backcounty camping and trekking in the national park is available in Whistlers and Wapiti, nestled in the wilderness and beauty of the mountains. Whistlers are the summer camping ground whereas Wapiti is the winter camp ground. The Whistler mountain is a popular ski resort and the name is an indication of the "whistling' calls of the marmots.
Banff National Park
This is known for its hot springs and is one of the oldest national parks in the world. Established in 1883 and Canada's first with an area of 6641 sq. kilometers It is the world's third national park. The park is a popular tourist destination with a rocky mountainous terrain that includes hot springs, ice fields, glaciers, alpine forests and dense coniferous forests. For couples may be new or old, who are visiting the place there are romantic cabins in jasper to stay at and spend their auspicious time.
Yoho National Park
In the province of Alberta this is the smallest of the four contiguous national parks. From the Cree word for wonder and awe the name of this park is derived. A number of lakes, mountains, canyons and waterfalls are boasted of in the topography of this park. Accommodation like cabins in jasper ar is easily available around the national park and other places of interest, which are easily accessible to the tourists.
Mt. Robson
The Mount Robson Provincial Park on the Yellow head highway in British Columbia is a preferred backcounty trekking spot for many travelers. This park is dominated by Mt. Robson, one of the tallest peaks in the country; the perpetual cloud cover gives it a panoramic view.
