The warmest months in the mountains are extraordinary, but they can be fleeting. Soak up the last true month of summer with this to-do list of fun.
A note: to skip the line to get into the national park, purchase your Parks Pass in advance!
1 Glacier walk
At first blush, exploring a glacier might not seem like a good summer activity. But in fact it's the only time, at least where the Athabasca Glacier is concerned. Rockaboo Mountain Adventures leads small groups onto this famous glacier (the only way to walk on it is to go with a guide) and it's guaranteed to be an experience you'll never forget.
2 Float Tour
With Jasper at its hottest temperatures, there are few activities more appealing that going for a relaxed float down a river. With Jasper Raft Tours, people of all ages can go on this gentle and fun tour (even dogs can go on special tours!). If you seek a bit more adrenaline, Jasper has other rafting outfitters who can meet your need for speed.
3 Ecology of Fire Tour
Wildlife in Jasper National Park abounds, regardless of the season. Allow experts from SunDog Tour Co.to guide you on an excursions to view the Parks most iconic species.
4 Wildflower spotting
The wildflowers that decorate Jasper National Park are beacons of colour and variety that pop against our rocky peaks. They’re also a yearly reminder of the resilience of nature; the mountain climate can be harsh and each time you see swaths of White Mountain Avens blooming on slopes where snowdrifts still linger, you can’t help but sit in awe. Here's a guide to seeing wildflowers around the park.
5 Hidden gem hikes
For all the jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, world-renowned hikes there are in Jasper – and believe us, there are a lot – there’s a network of less-trafficked beauties just waiting to be discovered. Have the trail to yourself and venture beyond the ordinary with these 10 hidden gems.
6 Wildfire Peak-Nic Tour
On Wildfire Peak-Nic, you will be hiking 4 KM through severely impacted site of the Complex Wildfire to one of Jasper’s prominent peaks. As your guide leads you through new growth forest emerging from the ash, you will learn to identify various species of plants, wildflowers and mushrooms, learn about history, geology, forestry, wildfires and observe wildlife from a safe distance. Once at the peak, you will take in 360-degree views of the different yet stunning vistas for miles and learn about the roles and benefits of a wildfire over a hot lunch with your guide.
