While other countries protect ancient ruins and medieval castles, Canada offers up Banff and Jasper, legendary natural wonders replete with crenelated peaks, majestic meadows and scenery-shaping glaciers that together make up an important part of North America's historical jigsaw.
Keep a respectful distance and soak it all in these are the experiences that will remain with you long after the Rockies have faded from view. If you’re really lucky, you might glimpse a wild black or grizzly bear moseying down the avalanche slopes, perhaps with a couple of fuzzy cubs in tow. Shaggy mountain goats, curly-horned mountain sheep, hooting marmots and majestic moose are just some of the inhabitants you’re likely to encounter. There’s nothing like glimpsing animals in their natural habitat, and the Canadian Rockies have some of the best wildlife watching in the world.
For more active types, there’s no end of ways to get your adrenaline racing – from exploring the endless network of backcountry trails to kayaking the restless white-water rapids of the Kicking Horse River. Embracing the great outdoors is an essential part of experiencing these parks, and there are activities to suit all ages and abilities – even if that just means a gentle riverside stroll or a soak in one of the region’s natural hot springs. Whether it’s hiking along a snow-dusted ridgeline or canoeing across a placid glacial lake, Banff and Jasper boast some of North America's finest outdoor adventures. These landscapes may not be quite as untouched as those seen by pioneers such as David Thompson, Tom Wilson and Mary Schäffer, but there’s still a whiff of wildness on the breeze in Banff and Jasper, which remain among the world's best places to see Mother Nature's raw machinery in action. It’s a maxim that could still happily apply today. ‘No scene has ever given me an equal impression of inspiring solitude and rugged grandeur.’ So said the explorer Walter Wilcox when he first gazed upon the Valley of the Ten Peaks, near Lake Louise, in 1899. The average high temperature during the day in spring and summer ranges from 10° to 18° Celsius, though temperatures at night can drop below zero.Sit atop a mountain, hike through the forest, feel the spray of a waterfall: Banff and Jasper offer outdoor experiences at their simplest and best. The weather in Jasper National Park is pleasant, but unpredictable. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring the campsite is maintained in a satisfactory condition. They may also be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. The "Bare" Campsite program is in place for your safety, and to help keep the wildlife in our national parks alive and wild.Ĭampers who fail to comply with the "Bare" Campsite Program or other regulations listed above may have their camping permit revoked, without a refund. Cutting through a neighbouring campsite will disturb other campers and may cause damage to the fragile vegetation.Ī special effort is being made by park staff and campers to ensure that no wildlife attractants are ever left unattended at any sites in these campgrounds. Accessing facilities - Please use roadways and pathways to access campground facilities (cook shelters, bathrooms, etc.) and your own campsite.Trees may obstruct your view and pedestrians, especially children, may suddenly dart out onto the road. Driving - Respect the posted speed limits and remain alert while driving in the campground.Children may become lost in the campground or may unknowingly trespass on a neighbouring campsite. Children - To ensure the safety of your children, please supervise them at all times.Recycling - Bottles and cans (refundable containers) can be recycled in each campground.Pouring wastewater on the ground can cause damage to the environment or become a wildlife attractant. Greywater - Always dispose of greywater/wastewater in a campground toilet, or at a dump station.Laundry facilities are available in the Town of Jasper. Washing laundry - Please use your own tub and dump water down the outdoor sink or toilets.Washing dishes – Please use a personal basin for washing dishes (not the bathrooms, where space is limited) and dump grey water down outdoor sinks.You can be a good neighbour and have a great camping experience by respecting the following guidelines:
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