After a relaxing few days in Jasper, it was time to head back south to Banff. The great thing about staying overnight in Jasper is that you can catch all the sights you missed on the way up the Columbia Icefield Parkway. There are so many amazing sites on the Columbia Icefield Parkway that you can’t absorb it all in just one day!
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So many people go to Banff, but don’t venture north to Jasper National Park. For this reason, Jasper offers a respite from all the crowds, a laid-back vibe, and more chances to see wildlife. We chose to spend three nights here.
That said, some visitors find Jasper too rustic. The town is about half the size of Banff, so there are fewer restaurants and hotels. Additionally, wildfires in 2024 burned about a third of the town, and some sites, such as Mt. Edith Cavell and Maligne Canyon, remain closed.
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The Columbia Icefield is a scientific wonder. Consisting of at least six glaciers stretching from Mount Columbia to Mount Athabasca, it is the largest remaining icefield in the Canadian Rockies.…
I wanted to explore Emerald Lake, located in Yoho National Park. Just 25 miles from Lake Louise, Emerald Lake exudes a calmer, less touristy vibe than the more popular sites…