Every September, Jasper National Park empties out the pocketful of gold it’s been hiding all year. As the leaves turn and temperatures slip down, we can’t help but feel grateful to live in a place where every season brings a new kind of joy. Fall is a wonderful time to visit, for a multitude of reasons. Here’s 13 of them.

Hiking to the alpine takes a lot of effort. The Jasper SkyTram makes it much easier to gain a jaw-dropping bird’s-eye-view of the national park from above the treeline. But there’s more to do up there than simply stand in awe; here’s a taste of what’s on offer.

The fundraiser features top Western Canadian artists and aims to support the Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives.

An active kid is a happy kid, and Jasper’s got no shortage of kid-friendly activities. Create memories that will last a lifetime and rejoice in the fuss-free bedtimes that full days outdoors can bring. Fair warning: once here, your family may never want to leave.

S’mores around the fire. Falling asleep under the stars. Waking to the sound of birdsong. Yes, there’s nothing like camping. But once the cowboy coffee’s been drunk and the breakfast dishes are washed, how should you make the most of your nature getaway? Here's some suggestions!

Celebrity chefs are descending on Jasper this week for the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s annual Christmas in November. Among them: Vikram Vij and Corbin Tomaszeski. The former is a French-trained Indian chef and TV personality, and the latter an Alberta farm-raised chef and veteran of multiple Food Network shows.