Visit the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum– Located in the center of Jasper, the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum discusses how Jasper’s community began, and provides important historical context to the area that’s now largely known for its natural beauty and adventure activities. This itinerary travels in the region of 3,000km. This information is important as you have to prepay for your kilometers if you rent a campervan. If the sky is clear while you’re heading out from the restaurant, you can hop in the car and head to a nearby lake for some amazing stargazing opportunities. Outside of the town center, you can see a lot of stars and constellations in areas with little tree cover. If you have more than just 2 days to spend in Banff, here’s our complete guide to the park with a list of 23 amazing adventure activities to try:

It differs from year to year (for example, the 2018 and 2019 winter were incredibly cold, and the snow was in the mountains until the beginning of July). WINTER For a cozy dine-in experience, Evil Dave’s Bar & Grill is a local favorite. With eclectic decor and delicious, large dishes, it’s a really awesome choice for a post-road trip dinner in Jasper.Eat lunch at Chalet inside the Discovery Centre: Chalet resembles a cafeteria with burgers, pizza, soups, etc. The food was ok. I am only listing it because the area does not have many options. Pierce, K.L. (1979). History and dynamics of glaciation in the northern Yellowstone National Park area. Washington, DC: U.S. Geological Survey. pp.1 90. Professional Paper 729-F. Traditionally, the most popular places to spend the night are towns within national parks, such as Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper, or Canmore. Oregon Trail Interpretive Center". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016 . Retrieved April 15, 2012.

How much in advance? Well, if you plan your trip for the summer season, start creating your itinerary about nine to six months before departure because only this way can you figure out where to stay. This trail is around 9 km long if you count the return trip and involves some uphill climbing. The hike is suitable for people with a moderate fitness level and you’ll need sturdy footwear. Wapiti and Whistlers Campground are the campgrounds located near the city of Jasper. We stayed at Whistlers Campground. The area is unique to a type of bird who continuously whistles. Whistlers campground is going under renovations in 2019, but Wapiti is a good alternative. >Make reservations here.First, stop at Peyto Lake, which is about 40 minutes from Lake Louise. Peyto Lake is a stunning turquoise lake that you can admire from its highway upper viewpoint, and it’s definitely worth at least a short photo stop before continuing onward. Late Morning & Afternoon: Choose Your Own Adventure