Top 9 Attractions in Jasper National Park

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Read more about each of these attractions so that you can draw up a short-list of things to see and do, according to your specific interests and how many days you have at your disposal.
Distances between attractions can be quite significant so remember to factor in travel time when planning your itinerary. The town of Jasper is located in the heart of the National Park and provides a good base for exploring many of the northern park attractions.
1. Maligne Lake and Spirit Island
You can easily reach Maligne Lake in your own car or you can join a bus or motor-cycle tour from Jasper town. Once you arrive at the lake you can explore the perimeter on foot, go on a cruise or rent non-motorized boats to get you out on the tranquil water.
The lake is free to visit but rentals can be pricey. Maligne Lake and beautiful Spirit Island offer sensational photo opportunities and are rumored to be the most photographed locations in the park.
2. The Icefields Parkway

3. Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Glacier and the Glacier Skywalk
Columbia Icefield
Athabasca Glacier
Glacier Skywalk
4. Jasper Skytram
5. Maligne Canyon
6. Lake Annette and Lake Edith


7. Athabasca Falls

8. Marmot Basin Ski Resort
9. Sunwapta Falls
