Recipe from Jasper: Backcountry Paneer Mahkni
When it comes to outdoor cooking, Estelle Blanchette doesn’t mess around. The rock climber and longtime local started Jasper Food Tours a few years ago and when she’s not winning awards for the company, there’s a decent chance she’s in her kitchen innovating some new way to eat great food in the wilderness. Some of those recipe innovations wind up in her Peak-Nic tour, which takes participants on a short hike to a panoramic lookout for a backcountry cooking lesson.
10 Top Valentine’s plans in Jasper National Park
In a year where you might be spending way more time with your significant other than usual, coming up with new ways to inject romance into the same old routine can feel tricky. So we’ve done the work for you. Pick and choose from the below activities for a unique, romantic getaway in the mountains.
An Ideal Four Day Jasper Itinerary
Jasper National Park is stunning all year round, but in my opinion, winter is really when it is most special. The summer crowds have departed, the mountains are snow-capped, and the lakes and waterfalls are now a beautiful blue ice spectacle. There is plenty to do in Jasper during this time as well, and there is truly nothing cozier than cuddling up next to the fire in one of the cabins around town. Here's exactly how we spent four marvelous winter days in Jasper, and how to make the most out of your time here!
Buy your National Park Pass on jasper.travel and skip the line into Jasper
Buy online, print at home, arrive in Jasper and skip the line to go straight into adventure.
To explore Jasper National Park (and all the rest of Canada’s national parks), visitors must have a National Park Pass. This entry fee goes toward supporting visitor services and facilities, ensuring a healthy and clean destination for everyone who wishes to explore these natural wonderlands.
Enjoy Jasper from afar with these scenic livestreams
To have a great Jasper experience, it’s generally a prerequisite that you be in Jasper. But in a time when that might not be an option for many people, there are still ways to enjoy your favourite mountain town and national park.
What to expect in Jasper this winter
Jasper's wide open spaces will be here when you’re ready. If a visit to Jasper is in your plans, please stay with members of your household, wear a mask and be respectful of the public health restrictions in place. Let’s help keep Jasper safe!
