JASPER: YOUR BASE OF ADVENTURE
Some mountain towns base their appeal on trying to be trendy. Jasper retains its timeless appeal by being unpretentious — an intimate community that originated as a railway town that just happens to be in the middle of some of the most gorgeous protected wilderness in the world.
When you think of escaping your everyday life,How do you picture it?
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Soaking in rejuvenating natural hot springs?
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Wandering through gorges sculpted by eons of time and water?
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Soaring in a cable-car among snow-capped peaks?
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Dining on everything from Swiss cuisine to old-world mexican tapas?
Escaping to Jasper means all this and more — whatever mountain adventure you desire, you’re likely to find it in Jasper. All you have to do is start exploring. We’ll do the rest.
Weather & Climate
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Spring comes to the valley bottom in April and reaches the high country by June. It brings wildflowers and gushing rivers, which make it the ideal time for rafting.
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Summer days are temperate and long, with the sun setting late and rising early. July is the warmest month, with temperatures around 22.5°C.
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Fall comes in September and October, bringing beautiful autumn colours, clear skies and cooler temperatures. Fall weather conditions are fabulous for hiking, biking, star-gazing, and for those who are tolerant of cooler temperatures, camping.
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Winter brings cold, snowy weather that can quickly change to warmer Chinook winds and Alberta sunshine. Winter temperatures vary, but January is usually the coldest month with temperatures rarely rising higher than -8°C.