This post may contain affiliate links or mention our own products, please check out our disclosure policy.

4 Must-See Sights of Jasper National Park In Alberta, Canada

This post was updated on March 15th, 2024

For various reasons, Jasper National Park isn’t as busy with visitors as its neighboring national park Banff.

But its laid-back town vibes and untouched wilderness are as enticing as Banff National Park. And its lack of traffic and people may be all the more reasons to book a trip to Jasper National Park.

Make sure you stop and see at least these four sights when you visit.

Sign up for the newsletter today!

Please enter a valid email address.

An error occurred. Please try again later.

× logo

Thank you for subscribing to the Do It Yourself RV newsletter, keep your eye on your inbox for updates.

1. Patricia and Pyramid Lakes

dsc_0067
Live Small | Ride Free

Located in the Athabasca Valley and only 10 minutes from the town of Jasper, Patricia and Pyramid Lakes are perfect getaway spots.

There are miles of trails in the woods above the lakes to hike and mountain bike, while the lake itself is great for fishing, paddling or just lounging on the beach.

Don’t forget to hike out to Pyramid Island where benches, picnic tables and an open wooden shelter await you. The Overlook Loop is a good 3.3-mile round trip hike that offers the best views of the area from high above town.

2. Maligne Canyon

Alberta Wow
Alberta Wow

Waterfalls and potholes are just two of the many wonders at Maligne Canyon. Maligne River originates from Maligne Lake and flows underground from Medicine Lake until it reaches Maligne Canyon.

The canyon has been worn down by the river and has a maximum depth of 160 feet, but it’s only 6.5 feet wide in certain places. There are four bridges across the canyon with two additional bridges lower in the gorge.

There are many hiking options along the Maligne Canyon Trail. For a unique experience, visit Maligne Canyon in the winter to ice climb or hike the frozen canyon floor (a guide is recommended when visiting in the winter time).

3. Valley of Five Lakes

Live Small | Ride Free
Live Small | Ride Free

South of Jasper are five small lakes that vary in depth which causes different hues of blue-green in each individual lake.

The Valley of Five Lakes trail is a popular way to experience the crystal clear lakes. The trailhead is located off the Icefields Parkway and is a 2.7-mile loop hike.

Another great way to explore the trails and lakes is on a mountain bike; visit here for information about the challenging, but super fun mountain bike route.

4. Mt. Edith Cavell Area

Source
Source

Mt. Edith Cavell is one the most prominent peaks in Jasper National Park. Towering over 11,000 feet, don’t miss its rugged beauty and the spectacular views of Cavell Glacier and Angel Glacier that the Mt. Edith Cavell area offers.

Sometimes icebergs can be seen floating in the lake at the base of the mountain. The 4-mile round trip Cavell Meadows trail meanders through fields of wildflowers in the summer and upper-subalpine forests.

But be prepared, once you visit you’ll be drawn to hike many more trails in the area.