Jasper National Park Winter Guide 2015-2016

2015 - 2016
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Également offert en français
Winter Guide
WHAT’S INSIDE
•Top 10 Things to Do
•Suggested Itineraries
•Winter Activities
•Maps
•Winter Camping
•Safety Information
Welcome
Top 10 Things to Do
SNOWSHOE PAGE 4
We have expanded our trails for more opportunities to explore and venture further into our
picturesque winter playground. Catering to all levels and abilities, snowshoeing is an activity
for the whole family! Rentals and guided trips are also available.
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FREEWHEEL CYCLE
618 Patricia St. 780-852-3898
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GRAVITY GEAR
618 Patricia St. 780-852-3155
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JASPER PARK LODGE
1 Old Lodge Rd. 780-852-3301
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PURE OUTDOOR
632 Connaught Dr. 780-852-4717
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PYRAMID LAKE RESORT
5km up Pyramid Lake Rd.
1-888-852-7737
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TOTEM SKI SHOP
408 Connaught Dr. 780-852-3078
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VICIOUS CYCLE
630 Connaught Dr. 780-852-1111
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Jasper trail conditions report:
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Maps and Guide Books:
780-852-4341 • www.friendsofjasper.com
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Jasper weather: 780-852-3185
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BIKE PAGE 8
What’s the skinny on fat biking? Well it’s a fast growing winter sport that allows beginner
to advanced cyclists to bike on snow covered terrain. If you do not have a fat bike, there
are many shops in town that rent.
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BACKCOUNTRY PAGE 12
On skis or snowshoes, hardy travellers can visit remote areas of the park. Not sure about
winter camping? Local companies and the ACC offer backcountry lodges. Winter backcountry travel requires training, knowledge and self-reliance.
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EMERGENCY
Dial 911
Creek
Cell phones are not always reliable.
780-852-3100 (satellite)
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HISTORY PAGE 4
Aboriginal travellers, fur-traders, explorers and early tourists have left their mark on
Jasper National Park. Find out more about these early inhabitants by visiting the Jasper
Yellowhead Museum and Archives or by visiting one of Jasper’s national historic sites.
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SKATE PAGE 8
What’s more Canadian than pond skating? Pyramid and Mildred lakes offer free-skating
ovals with rinks, perfect for a game of shinny. If you are looking to try somewhere new,
check out our new manmade ice rink at Marmot Meadows Winter Hub.
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Explore more with Jasper’s extensive trail network where you can hike many of the valley
bottom trails year-round. If conditions are slippery, you can buy or rent ice cleats at many
local shops.
Road conditions: 780-852-3311
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WINTER WALKING PAGE 15
MALIGNE CANYON PAGE 8
Whether you’re a winter walker or climber, Maligne Canyon offers beauty and adventure
like no other. Frozen waterfalls and surreal ice formations make it a magical place to explore.
Local tour companies offer guided walks, or take it up a notch and try ice climbing with
a certified mountain guide.
FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK
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Local street
500 Connaught Drive
WINTER HOURS: Nov. 1 - Mar. 21
Wed. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
After Mar. 22, open daily.
PARKS CANADA
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Highway
SKI PAGES 10 AND 12
Enjoy an exhilarating descent down a Marmot Basin alpine ski run or a tranquil tour on one
of our many groomed cross-country ski trails. New this year, beside Whistlers Campground,
is the Marmot Meadows Winter Hub with an intermediate trail that ventures into the forest.
JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE
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Tobogganing
We put the wild in wildlife. With very little traffic, top-notch highway maintenance crews and
incredible scenery, wildlife sightseeing in the park is a must! Our road condition information
is updated daily. Winter tires are mandatory on the Icefields Parkway.
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DIRECTORY
Balsam
Swimming
WELCOME TO
WINTER IN JASPER
WILDLIFE PAGE 15
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You have entered into a real winter
wonderland. Jasper offers a wide
range of exciting winter activities
to suit the whole family. From
snowshoeing to fat biking, you can
always find an adventure that is
sure to please. Welcome to the
magic of winter in Jasper!
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Legend
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SOURCE FOR SPORTS
406 Patricia St. 780-852-3654
Information
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JASPER TOWNSITE
Splitboards
X-country skis
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Alpine Touring
Snowshoes
EDGE CONTROL
626 Connaught Dr. 780-852-4945
Skates
Snowboards
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Winter Gear Rentals
Fat Bikes
Downhill Skis
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RELAX
Whether wild or tame, creatures instinctively slow down when the temperature falls. Take
advantage of this quiet time in Jasper by slowing yourself down. Relax and enjoy the
many restaurants, pubs, shops and spas our quaint mountain town has to offer.
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Winter Activities
Suggested Itineraries
(See map on pg. 9)
HALF DAY
GO FOR A SKATE!
Pick up the skates and head to one of our
picturesque frozen lakes. There are three great
skating rinks that are cleared for you to enjoy.
Experience iconic Pyramid Lake (#24), head
out to Jasper Park Lodge for a skate and a hot
chocolate on Mildred Lake (#25) or visit our
newest rink at Marmot Meadows (#26).
EXPLORE THE MALIGNE VALLEY
VISIT THE MALIGNE CANYON
A true Jasper gem, the idyllic Maligne Valley
offers up a range of great activities for the
whole family. Check out the frozen waterfalls
and surreal ice formations at the Maligne
Canyon. Local tour companies offer guided
ice walks, or take it up a notch and try ice
climbing with a certified mountain guide.
ENJOY A LAKESIDE SNOWSHOE
Grab your snowshoes and head up to either
Medicine (#5-6) or Maligne Lake (#7-9) to
explore the peaceful wintery landscape. Enjoy
some great beginner snowshoe trails, or if the
lake is safely frozen, explore the shoreline and
take in the surrounding wide open views.
HEAD DOWN THE PARKWAY
SKI TO LEACH LAKE
Take your cross-country skis up to the Leach
Lake Trail (#30). Enjoy the stunning views of
Mount Kerkeslin as you ski along gentle rolling
terrain.
GLACIER-SIDE SNOWSHOE
Strap on the snowshoes, layer up and get
up close and personal with the magnificent
Athabasca Glacier on the Toe of the Glacier
Trail (#13). Be sure to check road conditions
prior to heading out (see page 19).
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FULL DAY
NEW! MARMOT MEADOWS WINTER HUB
SNOWSHOEING
Marmot Meadows is a new winter hub with
activities for the whole family. A great place
to spend the day, featuring a new 4 km
intermediate groomed cross-country ski trail
through the forest, an easy loop through
the meadow, a skating rink and a warming
shelter. On weekends park interpreters offer
programs and activities around the campfire,
at the traditional tipi and on snowshoes.
A great way to get the whole family out! Inspiring the
exploration of untracked territory, snowshoeing is one of
winter’s most accessible activities. With such a variety of
winter areas, Jasper is the perfect place to explore and
create your own personal adventures.
EXPLORE THE PYRAMID BENCH AREA
Bring the family along and venture up the
Pyramid Road. There are several trailheads
along the way to Pyramid Lake that offer
access to an extensive trail system perfect
for snowshoeing and winter walking. Follow
the snowshoe trail markers and take off from
Pyramid Lake to try the Pyramid Overlook
Trail (#1) or check out the Edge of the Bench
Trail (#3) and take in the stunning views.
RIVERSIDE HIKE OR FAT BIKE
Head out on the Red Squirrel (#17) to Big
Horn Alley (#23) by foot or fat bike and use
the Easy Trail System to get across the river
at Old Fort Point. Enjoy stunning Athabasca
River views, don’t forget the camera! Sections
of trails are flat-packed and ideal for fat
biking and walking.
Trail & Users
Description
PYRAMID BENCH
1
Pyramid Overlook
5.5 km return
A loop trail with tremendous views.
2
Virl Dorothy Christine Lakes
8.6 km return
A beautiful forested trail with great lake views.
3
Edge of the Bench
4.2 km return
Enjoy spectacular townsite views.
MOBERLY HOMESTEADS
4
Moberly Meadows
Variable
Blaze your own trail in a wide open meadow and
explore historic buildings.
MALIGNE LAKE AREA
5
Medicine Lake
3 km return
Follow the lakeshore for beautiful open views.
6
Beaver Lake
4 km return
A charming forested trail with lake views.
7
Little Moose Lake Loop
2.6 km loop
This trail will take you through scenic forest, over
an old landslide and to Moose Lake.
8
Big Moose Lake Loop
6 km loop
9
Mary Schaeffer Loop
3.2 km loop
A beautiful loop to a scenic viewpoint looking
down Maligne Lake.
NEW! WHIRLPOOL WINTER HUB
In addition to over 25 km of groomed crosscountry ski trails, this new hub (#29) has a
warming shelter and winter camping. Camping
is available on a first come, first serve selfregistration basis. There are sites for tents
as well as RVs. What’s better than waking
up, cooking your breakfast and then hitting
the cross-country trail directly from your
tent or RV? It’s the ultimate winter camping
experience! Note: there is no power or water
on site.
Distance
Travel through forest then down to the lake.
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
10
Athabasca Falls River Trail
5 km return
Travel along the upper section of the Athabasca River
offering great views of Mount Kerkeslin.
11
Lower Sunwapta Falls
2.6 km return
Walk along the river to a set of stunning falls.
12
Big Bend
14 km return
A forested trail with phenomenal views of Dragon
Peak and surrounding mountains.
13
Toe of the Glacier Trail
4 km return
Magnificent views of the massive Athabasca Glacier.
14
Wilcox Viewpoint
4 km return
A short climb to an incredible view of the Athabasca
and Dome glaciers.
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Horseshoe
Lake
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Samson
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Buck
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Valley of the Five
Lakes
• Do not walk or snowshoe on groomed ski tracks
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Maligne Canyon
• Skiers going downhill have the right-of-way
34
Pipeline
• Keep to the right when meeting oncoming skiers
Cavell Road (Open Feb. 16, 2016)
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Summit Lakes
38
Trapper Creek
• Please respect dog restrictions and closures
• When resting or visiting, move off the trail
• When passing say “track please” and pass on left side
• Leave no trace: pack out all of your garbage
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Wilcox Viewpoint
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Dalhousie
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CAUTION!
Roads can be very slippery or closed during bad
weather. Check the road report before heading out. Please note
Ca cell phone reception along the Maligne and Snaring roads
there is no
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or the IcefieldsRivParkway.
Maligne Lake
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Geraldine
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Lake
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Medicine
Surprise
Lake
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Helmet
Wabasso Lake
ROADS CLOSED
IN WINTER
Amethyst
Lake
Medicine Lake
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234 370
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Marmot Basin
Ski Area
ROAD CLOSED
IN WINTER
Jasper Townsite to… MI KM
BANFF
CALGARY
EDMONTON
HINTON
LAKE LOUISE
MOUNT ROBSON
PRINCE GEORGE
PRINCE RUPERT
VANCOUVER
…VIA ROGERS PASS
…VIA COQUIHALLA HWY
…VIA TRANS CANADA HWY
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DISTANCES
Tonquin area: access prohibited
Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 inclusive
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Malig
Big Bend
JASPER
16 Miette Riv
er
Travel down the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93), one of the world’s most
scenic drives. Take in the surreal ice formations at Athabasca Falls
(30 km) and Sunwapta Falls (45 km), transformed by winter into frozen
ice sculptures. Continue on to Athabasca Glacier, where you can strap
on snowshoes and break trail below some of the highest peaks in the
Canadian Rockies. Keep your eyes open for wildlife!
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Pass
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11
Lower Sunwapta
Falls
16
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Yellow
Lake
Malig
Lac
Beauvert
ATHABASCA GLACIER - 103 KM
Jacques
Lake
Maligne Canyon
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Yellowhead
Roche Bonhomme
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Pyramid
Lake
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Athabasca Falls
River Trail
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Mary Schaffer Loop
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Riv
Around every corner of this 48-km road you’ll find picturesque
scenery. At km 30, stop at Medicine Lake to take in the stunning
mountain vistas. Then continue to the end of the road to discover the
breathtaking Maligne Lake. Watch for wildlife along the way!
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Big Moose loop
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Beaver Lake
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Little Moose Lake
Loop
Medicine Lake
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4
5
6
Moberly Meadows
to Valemount
and Kamloops
MALIGNE LAKE ROAD - 48 KM
Pyramid
Bridgland
Riv
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Moberly
Homestead
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Mystery
Lake
Miette
Hotsprings
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River
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Virl, Dorothy, &
Christine Lake
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6
Overlander
Falls
5
Whirlpool Winter Hub
Decoigne
13
Viewpoint
Pyramid Fire Road
E
10
to Prince George
and Prince Rupert
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Snaring
MT. ROBSON
PROVINCIAL PARK
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ROAD CLOSED
IN WINTER
Talbot
Lake
Jasper
Lake
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Campground
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Washroom
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Roche
Miette
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IN WINTER
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Kinney Lake
Road Closed
Marmot Meadows
Berg
Lake
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Fi
Lake
Accessed from the Snaring Road off Hwy 16 East. About 6 km after the
campground, you will find the old homestead of Ewan Moberly (1910).
Follow the trail past two historic cabins, a gravesite and interpretive
panels about the area.
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Perdrix
Pocahontas
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Icefield
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MOBERLY HOMESTEADS - 19 KM
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A short drive leaving from the back of town. Stop at Patricia Lake to
take in some interpretation and views. Enjoy a short walk at Pyramid
Island for incredible views of Pyramid Mountain. Keep your eyes open
for wildlife!
Brûlé
Lake
Cr
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Riv
Upright
Whitehorn
Snake Indian Falls
North Boundary area: access prohibited
Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 inclusive
PYRAMID ROAD - 7 KM
to Hinton
and
Edmonton
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Calumet
Peak
Camping
Emperor Falls
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Topaz
Lake
Swoda
Hostel
DRIVING ITINERARIES
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Twintree
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to Grande Cache and
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Winter Driving Map
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Glacier
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Columbia
Icefield
Centre
(Closed for the winter)
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Snowdome Athabasca
Icefie
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Maligne-Brazeau area: access prohibited
Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 inclusive
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Athabasca Pass
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BANFF
NATIONAL
PARK
to Lake
Louise
and Banff
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Kilometers
Miles
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Snowshoeing
Winter
Activities
Trail Map
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Overlan
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Miette Hot Springs
Hinton and
Edmonton
Palisades
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Lookout 7.7km
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Loose surface road (closed to vehicles)
Railway / Chemin de fer
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1a
Parking
Parking with trailhead
Information centre
3.6
Telephone
2.2
Hostel
Hospital
Lookout
oad
Kitchen shelter
Restaurant
Disabled access
12a
Horse stable
Jasper Discovery Trail
Distance marker
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Wildlife only - area closed
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3.3
Wapiti
Campground
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(MAP C)
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1
Kilometres
Whistlers
9a
(2464 m)
First
Lake
9
2.0
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of
2.7
36 Cavell Road
(OPEN FEB.15)
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0.7
2.6
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1.8
Cross-country Ski Trail
7
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approx. 0.25 km loop Our new man-made rink at Marmot Meadows.
Tra
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0.3
1.4
0.4
Fat Biking Trail
7a
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1
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2.0
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Difficult Trail
1.0
Old Fort
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Grooming subject to construction closures
and hazard tree removal.
CHECK TRAIL REPORT FOR UPDATES.
Head out to Jasper Park Lodge and skate on
stunning Mildred Lake.
approx. 0.25 km loop Skate on iconic Pyramid Lake.
Moderate Trail
3
12a
Whistlers
Whistlers
Campground
Campground
Great for beginners, a loop with varied terrain along
the Athabasca River.
Pyramid Lake
Easy Trail
34 Pipeline
Great terrain for experienced riders.
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2
9
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Marmot
Meadows
approx. 1 km loop
Legend
7
(1170m)
Trai l
10.6 km loop
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0.8
2.4
8.2 km loop
A wide trail overlooking the Cottonwood Slough.
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Closed to all
human use
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Winter Walking Trail
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Mildred Lake
0.4
0.8
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ICE SKATING
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Wildlife area:
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Red Squirrel to Big Horn Alley
Ice
7
Snowshoe Trail
14a
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23
Trail 8 to 8c
1.1
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14
18
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7b
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22
Patricia Lake Loop
12
16
FAT BIKING
21
11
23
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18
7b
0.6
A loop trail with a series of beautiful frozen lakes.
2.4
P2
17
ad
2.3
0.8
4.1 km loop
3
Marjorie
Lake
(1060 m)
16
4a
Ro
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0.5
Maligne Canyon
A forested trail with views of the Athabsaca River.
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Beauvert Lake
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Valley of the Five Lakes
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A loop with varied terrain along the Athabasca River.
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Lake
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7
P17
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11
11
0.6
Wapiti Campground
R i ley
0.4
1.3
10.6 km loop
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Annette
Lake
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7
Ma
7
Beach
4
1.2
18
A loop trail around a lake with spectacular views.
Min
0.2
Cabin
Lake
Ca
Red Squirrel to Big Horn Alley
3.4 km loop
8b
Mina
Lakes
4
4a
2
Dis
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17
Beauvert Lake Loop
3
1.6
o
16
Jasper Discovery Trail
An interpretive loop trail with beautiful town views.
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P11
7
Beach
0.6
0.8
8
8.3 km loop
17
11
11
15
2.0
23
Athabasca R
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Cottonwood
Slough
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7
13
0.8
6
Py
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1.4
6b
Patrici a Lake L o o p
0.3
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Plan your trip using our maps and
check out our suggested itineraries
on page 2 for trip ideas. For more info
visit the Jasper Information Centre
(contact details on inside cover).
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Jasper offers up a great mix of cross-country
ski trails with something for everyone. Relax
with the whole family on a casual ski around
one of our easy campground trails or get
your heart pumping up one of our steeply8
ascending fire roads.
Local st
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Winter Activities
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Winter Activities
Winter Safety
WINTER SAFETY
Unpredictable mountain winter weather can change road and avalanche conditions in an instant.
These simple precautions will help ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time in the park.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO INTO
THE BACKCOUNTRY:
Does your group have the skills, knowledge and training
to travel in avalanche terrain?
DOWNHILL AND
LIGHT TOURING
Jasper offers up spectacular skiing
opportunities, whether you’re into hammering
down smooth corduroy runs at the ski hill or
enjoying the quiet solitude of backcountry
touring. For the keen adventurer, try spending
a wintery night at one of our unique winter
camping destinations.
DOWNHILL
MARMOT BASIN
With short line-ups, wide open groomed runs, high alpine bowls and dry powdery snow, Marmot Basin
offers world class skiing and snowboarding in the heart of Jasper. Sitting at an elevation of 1,698 m
with a vertical drop of 914 m, Marmot Basin offers a varied range of terrain for all abilities. Boasting
6 chairlifts (including three high-speed quad chairs), a terrain park, three day lodges and a daycare,
there’s something for the whole family. skimarmot.com
LIGHT TOURING
Light touring skis are one of the best ways to explore Jasper’s backcountry. From short to full day trips,
take in breathtaking views as you wind your way along valley bottoms and over gentle rolling terrain. If
you’re looking for a longer adventure, bring along some camping gear and try spending a wintery night
out at Big Bend.
Trail and Users
Distance
Description
LIGHT TOURING
37
Summit Lakes
9.6 km return
Old road with gentle rolling terrain.
Enjoy breathtaking lake views.
38
Trapper Creek
13.4 km return
Ski to the campground (5.9 km one way) or head
south and return along the lake.
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12
Big Bend
14 km return
Forested trail that leads to stunning views.
Option to winter camp.
Do you have enough warm clothes, food and water?
Can you self-rescue? Do you have a plan?
Do you know the emergency number?
Have you checked the current avalanche bulletin and weather forecast?
What to Bring:
* Trail guide and map
* Water bottle, thermos and high
energy food
* Sunscreen and sunglasses
* First aid kit
* Headlamp or flashlight
* Extra clothes
* Waterproof matches or lighter
* Ski wax, cork and scraper
* Camera and binoculars
Did you tell someone where you are going?
Do you have any other route options?
PLANNING
•Visit the Jasper Information Centre.
•Study trail information before starting.
•Choose a trail suitable for your group.
•Check weather forecast and trail conditions.
•Do not travel alone.
•Tell somebody where you are going, when you’ll be back
and who to call if you don’t return.
•Be prepared for sudden weather changes.
•Trails are not patrolled–use them at your own risk.
INFORMATION
Alpine touring and mountain safety visit: parksmountainsafety.ca.
Daily avalanche bulletin: pc.gc.ca/avalanche or Parks Canada Visitor Safety: 780 852 6155
EMERGENCY: Call 911
Woodland Caribou
A true winter specialist, woodland caribou’s large “snowshoe” hooves, warm fur
and ability to survive on a diet of lichen help them avoid predators by staying high
in the mountains through winter.
Woodland caribou are a Species at Risk and Parks Canada is taking action to
protect them. You can help too!
IN WINTER:
• Areas of important caribou habitat are closed from November 1st until late February to prevent packed trails from helping predators reach these areas. Respect the seasonal caribou closures; choose other areas for winter recreation during this time.
• If you see caribou, please keep your distance to minimize disturbance.
• On highway 93 from Sunwapta Station area through to Beauty Creek Hostel, a reduced speed zone is in effect in from February 1st – May 1st. Drive with care and watch for wildlife on Jasper’s roads.
Jasper’s vast mountain landscape – more than 11,000 square kilometres – supports both diverse winter
recreational opportunities and significant protection of caribou habitat. To learn more visit: pc.gc.ca/caribou.
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Winter Camping
Interpretation and Events
Disabled Access
Drinking Water
Cooking Shelter
Firepit
Showers
Pit Toilets
Flush Toilets
Sani Dump
CAMPGROUNDS
AND SERVICES
(MAP PG. 6)
Electrical
NEW! MARMOT MEADOWS WINTER HUB
OPEN DATES
FEES
# OF SITES
JASPER
1
Wapiti Winter
Oct. 12 - May 6
$32.30*
$27.40
40 with elec.*
40 tent
2
Whirlpool Campground
Dec. 15 - April 1
$15.70
10 tent-6 RV
3
Wilcox Winter
Oct. 12 - May 15
$9.80/
per person
N/A
BANFF
Tunnel Mt. Village II
Open year round
$32.30
188
Lake Louise Trailer
Open year round
$32.30
189
Late Nov. until
end of avalanche
season
FREE with
park pass
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Rogers Pass Discovery
Centre Parking Lot
A traditional tipi welcomes you to the meadows and provides the setting
for Aboriginal programs and cultural teachings. There will be a variety of
programs, including a Wildlife Camera Safari where you will do a bit of
hiking or snowshoeing to check out one of the park’s wildlife trail cameras
and also guided Dark Sky snowshoe hikes in the evenings.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE OFFERED EVERY WEEKEND
JANUARY 2 – MARCH 27, 2016. Generally from 11 am – 3 pm and in
the evening at 7 pm. A detailed schedule is available on our website,
or stop by the Visitor Information Centre for more information.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
15 vehicles
no tents
Camping season dates are approximate. Please confirm at information centres prior to heading out. Arrive early. Daily
fire permits cost $8.80 extra. Non-reservable sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping permitted in
designated campgrounds only. Note: All winter campgrounds are self-registration.
DEC 27, 2015 - JAN 3, 2016
11 am – 3 pm daily:
We will be on site every day with fireside stories and activities.
7 pm nightly:
Join us for a Dark Sky Program and warm drinks around a crackling
campfire.
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING
NOTE : The New Year’s Eve Dark Sky Program will be at Marmot
Meadows this year.
HIDDEN COVE
JASPER IN JANUARY
8 km return • Trailhead: End of Maligne Lake Road
Located 4 km down Maligne Lake, Hidden Cove can be reached by fat bike, snowshoes and skis. A
great family campground with four tent pads, a fire pit, picnic tables, a grey water pit, a cook shelter
and food storage lockers. Safe ice travel between mid-January and early April.
BIG BEND
14 km return • Trailhead: Sunwapta Falls, 54.4 km south on Highway 93
Rolling along the upper Athabasca Valley, this trail follows a wide fire road. The campground is accessible by
skis, snowshoes or fat bike. This trail takes you to a campsite with incredible views of Dragon Peak
and the Athabasca River. There are four tent pads, picnic tables, a fire pit and food storage cables.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE
A backcountry permit is required to camp in Jasper’s backcountry. For more information or to obtain
a permit contact the Jasper Information Centre 780-852-6177.
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Join us at the Marmot Meadows Winter Hub at Whistlers Campground for
fun, learning and adventure. You can ski or skate on your own then join an
interpreter around the fire for stories and try your hand at new skills – like
making a fire with flint and steel or cooking bannock on a stick.
Jan 14 – 17: We will be featuring outdoor adventures and activities –
watch for us on Pyramid Lake at Winterstruck.
Jan 21 – 24: Try your hand at cooking over the campfire at Marmot
Meadows. Bannock, s’mores and lots more – yum!
Jan 28 – 31: Join us for a series of arts and crafts workshops at Marmot
Meadows in the tipi and warming shelter.
FEBRUARY AND MARCH
Check out the programs offered every weekend that help you learn to
love winter and extended programming for Family Day weekend and
Easter.
NOTE: Check online at pc.gc.ca/jasper-interpretation for a detailed
program schedule.
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Wilcox Pass
Parker Ridge
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Crowfoot Glacier
Helen Lake
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130
129
72
77
84
85
87
94
96
103
104
Mushroom and Diadem Peaks
HI-Beauty Creek Hostel
Beauty Creek
Stutfield Glacier
Tangle Falls. Watch for sheep!
Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint
109
102
111
112
116
117
124
131
HI-Hilda Creek Hostel
Parker Ridge
Nigel Pass
Bridal Veil Falls
Weeping Wall
Bow Lake
Crowfoot Glacier
Helen Lake, Dolomite Pass
10
9
Bow Summit / Peyto Lake
Hector Lake
HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel (year round)
8
Chephren Lake
Mistaya Canyon
Saskatchewan Crossing Viewpoint
Junction: David Thompson Highway (#11)
20
30
20
40
RCMP
30
50
Lake Louise
19
6
214
227
0
BANFF 56 km
RCMP
233
3
21
212
230
27
36
37
40
43
60
74
79
80
81
91
96
120
117
121
206
197
196
193
190
173
159
154
153
152
142
Rampart Creek Hostel (year round)
Glacier Lake
137
Sunset Pass and Sunset Lookout
7
125
108
122
127
6
179
Sunwapta Falls
54
4
Goats and Glaciers
183
199
34
50
201
32
HI-Athabasca Falls Hostel
192
203
30
Athabasca Falls
3
41
208
25
Athabasca Pass
196
219
14
Wabasso Lake
37
224
9
Valley of the Five Lakes
106
2
227
6
Junction with Highway 93A
Access to:
Marmot Basin,
Cavell Road (Open Feb.16),
Wabasso, Whirlpool
Wilcox Pass
Wilcox
SUNWAPTA PASS (Banff and Jasper boundary)
5
1
231
2
229
233
0
4
Wapiti Winter
Marmot Meadows
HI-Jasper International Hostel
Jasper Sky Tram (April to Oct)
RCMP JASPER TOWNSITE
Junction: Trans-Canada Highway and Icefields Parkway
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Visitor Centre
Hostel
Picnic Site
Campground
McCONNELL
Trailhead
Viewpoint
Attraction
Glacier/Icefield
Mountain Peak
DRUMMONDMinor Highway
Major Highway
LEGEND
TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (175 km)
CYCLONE
3002 m
PTARMIGAN
3394 m
HECTOR
ek
MOLAR
Mosqui t
2782 m
DOLOMITE
Lake
Katherine
2993 m
CIRQUE
e
VICTORIA
DALEY
2067 m
3174 m
3084 m
NOYES
OBSERVATION
3080 m
WEED
r
No
Waterfowl Lakes
3155 m
TOTEM
3333 m
MURCHISON
North
Saskatchewan
River Crossing
3261 m
Cr
Hector
Lake
HI-Mosquito
Creek
Ra
mpart
Pinto
Lake
HI-Rampart
Creek
3135 m
COLEMAN
Weeping Wall
WILSON
BOW PASS
93
3270 m
CIRRUS
WILSON
ICEFIELD
o
WAPUTIK
ICEFIELD
3272 m
2868 m
BOW
3050 m
CROWFOOT
Bow Lake 9
Crowfoot Glacier 10
Peyto
Lake
i lve
S
BALFOUR
7
2030 m
6 Wilcox
SUNWAPTA PASS
horn
CALDRON
3197 m
Mistaya
Lake
ty
3525 m
BRAZEAU
POBOKTAN
JASPER
3200 m
MALIGNE
MONKHEAD
3211 m
3260 m
CHARLTON
SAMSON
3076 m
Maligne
Lake
Beaver
Lake
Jacques
Lake
Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint
5
R
3317 m
Cr
PATTERSON
2996 m
ARIES
Chephren Lake
Cirque Lake
3266 m
CHEPHREN
3095 m
EPAULETTE
3127 m
SARBACH
er
Glacier
Lake
3265 m
ERASMUS
A rctomys Cre e k
3329 m
AMERY
3344 m
SASKATCHEWAN
Pob
okta
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Cre
ek
3300 m
UNWIN
SUNWAPTA
s
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WAPTA
ICEFIELD
Tangle
Parker’s Ridge
HI-Hilda
Creek
93
Osprey Lake
Buck Lake
N
Medicine
Lake
r
Peyto Lake 8
3612 m
FORBES
Alexandra
River
BANFF
NATIONAL
PARK
COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD
ATHABASCA
3459 m
SNOWDOME
KITCHENER
3505 m
3453 m
3622 m
2624 m
CURATOR
2693 m
JASPER
NATIONAL
PARK
MUSHROOM
WOOLEY
STUTFIELD
3561 m / 3686 m
3750 m
GEC
3130 m
3622 m
3121 m
NELSON
3150 m
4
M
16
TEKARRA
Wabasso
Lake
2715 m
2
HARDISTY
2955 m
GONG
Gong Lake
ALBERTA
THE TWINS
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Ch iver
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3102 m
CHRISTIE
ha
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Wapiti
aR
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Valley of
Five Lakes
KERKESLIN
A
93
Sunwapta Falls
3160 m
BRUSSELS
FRYATT
COLUMBIA
G
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La
3
Athabasca Falls
ine
ld
era
Whirlpool
River
Wabasso
1
Whirlpool
Moab
Lake
EDITH CAVELL
3367 m
a R i ver
2880 m
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AQUILA
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Po
2469 m
WHISTLERS
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At
16
Pyramid
Lake
2762 m
PYRAMID
JASPER
Marmot Meadows
R i ve r
40
163
ca
35
168
Ath aba
s
30
173
Riv
25
178
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Cr e
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C re
Be a u
Cree k
Howse
20
HI-Athabasca Falls
183
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R i ver
15
188
J
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Ri
Mi s taya
10
193
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Junction with 93A
Valley of the Five Lakes
198
IDGE
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5
203
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ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
ELEVATION PROFILE
208
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213
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1400 m
218
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1600 m
223
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1800 m
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2000 m
228
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KM FROM JASPER
KM FROM JASPER
233
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THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
Winter Driving Guide
BANFF
CALGARY
KM FROM JASPER
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Winter Wildlife
Winter Driving Safety
Photo: R. Gruys
WINTER WILDLIFE
Characteristics
Medium-sized dog.
Thick, bushy tail.
Greyish-brown in
colour.
Learn how to identify a few tracks and find out
whose habitat you’re sharing. It is a challenge
for wildlife to survive in the winter, but you can
help make it easier by giving them lots of space.
WINTER SAFETY
Where to find
To experience the beauty of winter
in Jasper, winter-worthy vehicles,
warm clothing, patience and a little
preparation will help ensure a safe
and exhilarating journey.
Valley bottoms, well
adapted to humans.
Coyote
White rump, males:
thick curved horns,
females: narrow horns,
short light brown fur.
Elk
Squirrel
MORE INFORMATION
Photo: M.
Characteristics
Wolf
Bradley
Cougar
SAFE VIEWING TIPS
Winter wildlife viewing provides exciting and
educational opportunities for the whole family.
Here are a few tips to make sure your viewing
experience is safe for your family and the wildlife.
Where to find
Near steep rocky
terrain.
Bighorn
Sheep
If you stop...
•Pull over where it is safe to do so.
•Use your hazard lights to alert other drivers.
Photo: M. Bradle
y
Characteristics
Brown body, darker
neck and large tan
rump patch. Backwards
slanting antlers.
•Observe and photograph wildlife from the safety of your car.
•Remain a respectful distance from wildlife.
•NEVER feed wildlife, a fed animal is
a dead animal.
Where to find
Valley bottoms and
open areas. Commonly
found in town.
Elk
Built like a large German
Shepherd, with longer
legs. Colour can vary
from white to black.
Throughout the park
but particularly in valley
bottoms.
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If you find yourself out on the trail and happen to
surprise an animal, here are some tips to help you
stay safe.
Bradley
•Immediately pick up small children and pets.
•Do not turn your back. Back away slowly while maintaining eye contact.
•Do not run; it may trigger an attack.
•Do not play dead.
Where to find
•Make yourself appear as large as possible; wave an object above your head.
Wolf
CHECK THE ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE WEATHER
FORECAST BEFORE YOU LEAVE TOWN:
ROAD CONDITIONS: Call 511 • alberta511.ca drivebc.ca
WEATHER FORECAST
Jasper 780-852-3185 • Banff 403-762-2088
weather.gc.ca • Visit an information centre
TRAIL REPORTS
pc.gc.ca/jaspertrails
pc.gc.ca/banfftrails
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
If you encounter a cougar, coyote or wolf...
Photo: M.
Characteristics
JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE: 780-852-6176
LAKE LOUISE VISITOR CENTRE: 403-522-3833
BANFF VISITOR CENTRE: 403-762-1550
pc.gc.ca/jasper
pc.gc.ca/banff
YOUR PARKS PASS
The Icefields Parkway was built by Parks Canada as a
scenic drive to showcase the powerful natural landscape of
Jasper and Banff national parks. A valid national parks
pass is required to drive the Icefields Parkway. Revenues
from pass sales support maintenance, plowing, sanding
and avalanche control. If you’re a frequent visitor to
Canada’s national parks and historic sites, consider
purchasing a Discovery Pass for unlimited access to
many of Canada’s extraordinary treasures. Details and
fees are listed at: pc.gc.ca/jasperfees.
DRIVE SAFELY: PLAN AHEAD
• Plan to start early and complete your drive (with time for exploration and stops along the way) during daylight hours. Snow clearing and maintenance begins at 7 am and ends at 3:30 pm. Plus, you’ll want lots of daylight to take in all the epic views!
• Ensure your car has snow tires—look for the snowflake symbol. Snow tires are mandatory from November 1 to April 1.
• Fill your gas tank and bring extra windshield washer fluid. There are no services along the Icefields Parkway in winter.
• Have a safety kit in your vehicle that includes: a cell phone (service available on each end of the Parkway but not en route), water, energy bars, candles, extra clothing and blankets.
• Tell someone your route, when you are leaving and when you plan on arriving.
• Ensure you are comfortable with winter driving conditions. Drivers should travel based on comfort level and experience.
• The parkway is not salted so it can often be covered in compact snow. During long periods of stable weather, even sanded compact snow can result in challenging driving conditions.
• Road reports are based on the worst condition that a driver may encounter over the road’s entire 230 kilometre length. As in any mountain environment, weather can change very quickly, often changing the road conditions.
•Don’t forget your winter-worthy play gear (warm waterproof clothing, boots, snowshoes, skis, etc.). You will want to stop and explore the magic of winter along the way!
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FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911
(Police, Fire and Ambulance)
Cell phone coverage is not reliable
in all areas of the mountain parks.