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Jasper SkyTram
If you ’ re eager to gain a new perspective of Jasper National Park , consider Jasper SkyTram – a MUST SEE ! The longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada easily offers the best views of Canada ’ s largest Rocky Mountain national park and is located a convenient eight kilometres from the Jasper town site .
Start your adventure with a booked flight time ; tramcars depart every nine minutes from the lower station . Once aboard , you ’ ll quickly gain over 1,000 metres in elevation and in just seven minutes , arrive at the upper station , which sits a spectacular 2,263 metres above sea level . Beyond the observation deck , be aweinspired by the panoramic outlook . Enjoy views across six mountain ranges , glacialfed turquoise lakes and opaque river waters which have carved their way through the Athabasca Valley over thousands of years . Take advantage of the one-kilometre trail to Whistlers Summit and be rewarded with an unobstructed 360-degree outlook across Jasper National Park from 2,470 metres above sea level . Have your camera on hand to capture the endless views and watch for wildlife existing in their natural habitat !
After a day of exploring , enjoy a unique alpine dining experience at the Summit Café . Featuring a 260-degree panoramic view , this casual , fully-licensed mountaintop restaurant is welcoming , relaxed and the perfect complement to your adventure atop the Jasper SkyTram .
From $ 40
Jasper Motorcycle Tours
Jasper to Banff / Lake Louise Sightseeing
Join this small , personalized tour along the worldfamous Icefields Parkway ! Sightseeing stops include Athabasca Falls , the Weeping Wall , Bow Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier . Take part in the Snow Coach Tour onto the Athabasca Glacier , and / or explore the Glacier Skywalk overlooking the Sunwapta Valley . This tour is guaranteed to be the highlight of your Rockies Adventure !
From $ 119
Experience the thrill of riding through the great Canadian Rockies in a sidecar of a legendary Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by professional riders . Anyone , of any age , even with a disability , can experience the " Thrill of Riding " in the world ' s most desired setting .
Carrying a maximum of two guests per motorcycle , your personal guide and driver will stop for photo opportunities , allowing for you to switch positions from the back of the bike to sidecar . Hotel or train station pick-up is available .
From $ 109
Wildlife Discovery Tour
Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour
Join SunDog Tours on this daily Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour . The knowledgeable guides are trained to seek out all of the park ’ s most iconic creatures . Big or small , there are lots of animals to see in Jasper ! Elk , deer , sheep , goats , coyotes , wolves , and moose are just a sample of Jasper ’ s wild mountain fauna . Learn how these animals contribute to the rich diversity of the national park .
From $ 65
Maligne Canyon Icewalk - Winter
The Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour is one of Jasper ’ s most popular and impressive winter adventures . Your SunDog tour guide will take you to the bottom of the Maligne Canyon – the deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park – where you will explore frozen waterfalls , ice caves , and incredible ice formations . Be sure to experience Jasper ' s Coolest Adventure !
From $ 65
SunDog Tours ' Wildlife Discovery Tour is the best way to see animals and spectacular scenery while visiting Jasper . Their knowledgeable guides are trained to seek out all of the park ’ s most iconic creatures and are well-versed in the history , geology , and ecology of the area and are happy to answer any questions you may have . Bear , elk , big horned sheep , mountain goats , coyotes , wolves , and moose are just a sample of Jasper ’ s many wild mountain animals . As you travel through the Athabasca Valley , your guide will show you some of the park ’ s most beautiful scenery , so have your camera ready to capture some amazing photos of the highlights of your visit ! This tour is the perfect way to spend an afternoon and your best opportunity to see the wildlife of Jasper National Park !
Maligne Lake Cruise
The Maligne Lake Cruise is an experience like no other . This interpretive tour has been declared the “ Best Boat Cruise in Canada ” by eight million Reader ’ s Digest subscribers . You ’ ll be inspired by the beauty of Maligne Lake ’ s vibrant blue waters and the stunning lofty peaks as you cruise to Spirit Island , one of the most photographed locations in the Rockies .
From $ 65
From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.
From $ 65 www . andersonvacations . ca