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5 Ways To Celebrate Family Day In Jasper National Park

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Looking for the perfect way to spend Family Day weekend? Jasper offers endless outdoor fun for all ages, with kid-friendly activities and thrilling adventures for everyone. From novice to extreme, there's something for even the smallest explorers.

Running from February 14-17th, the Family Day long weekend presents an opportunity to break out of the routine and make memories with the beloved members of your household. Here are 5 ways to take advantage and make the most of the long weekend:

Let the family adventures begin!

Hit the trails

Make bedtime resistance a thing of the past by wearing the kids out with cross-country skis and/or snowshoes. Rentals (or purchasing options) are available in Jasper, and there are tons of trail options perfect for all skill and endurance levels throughout the park.

If you prefer that downhill thrill and are willing to get up early to grab a spot in the parking lot (or have the flexibility to go mid-week) then Marmot Basin ski resort will not disappoint.

Skating Mike Seehagel/ Travel Alberta
Skating Lake Mildred

Glide the lakes

In the winter, Jasper's glacier-fed lakes become beautiful frozen canvases that are just waiting for you to skate on. Lace up at either Pyramid Lake for Lake Mildred groomed ice and nearby amenities, including rentals.

Note: rinks opening are weather dependent

Sleigh Ride at Pyramid Lake
Pony Express

Go For A Sleigh Ride

Matched teams of horses, tuned bells, sleighs with comfortable seats and warm throw blankets make for a classic winter experience. Join Jasper Park Riding Stables for wagon rides around Pyramid Lake throughout the weekend, weather permitting.

At night, the Jasper Pony Express will carry you away from your hotel to enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant or explore the town's shops. Available nightly Thursday to Sunday.

Ice Wall
Ice Wall

Explore new landscapes

Think you can't walk through ice caves and climb up frozen waterfalls with kids? Think again. The Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk and Rockaboo Adventures new Jasper Ice Wall, will prove you wrong. Just don't forget to bundle up!

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