Jasper Tourist Attractions

(Jasper, Alberta - AB, Canada)

Activities and tourist attractions in Jasper are varied and many are based around the area's appealing landscape. Popular tourist attractions in Jasper range from hiking trails to snowmobile tours, and picnic facilities overlooking enormous glaciers to views from a high tramway.

Full of natural attractions, popular recreational activities in Jasper include white-water rafting, canoeing, seasonal skiing, fishing and horse riding.

Jasper Tramway

Address: Whistlers Mountain Road, Jasper, Alberta (AB), T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 780 852 3093
The highest tramway in the whole of Canada, the Jasper Tramway will not disappoint and offers some exceptional views of the surrounding scenery around the Jasper National Park. Attractions here include a restaurant at the top of the tramway, a gift shop and in-depth guided tours.
Open hours: April to October, daily
Admission: charge, discounts for children, children under five years free

Jasper Activity Center

Address: 303 Pyramid Avenue, Jasper, Alberta (AB), T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 780 852 5176
Offering an enormous range of recreational activities, both indoor and out, the Jasper Activity Center comprises a large hall, the Jasper Arena and outdoor playing fields. With tennis courts, an impressive skate park, ice skating, curling, squash, weights and more, the center also hosts many notable events throughout the year.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 22:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Walking Tours

Address: 626 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Alberta (AB), T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 780 852 4994
Local mountain guides lead the way with regular walking tours through the beautiful scenery of the Jasper National Park, where indigenous wildlife can be observed. Operated throughout the year, guided walking tours last around half a day and appeal to a range of ages and walking abilities. Various packages are available, where different parts of the park are explored, including the Columbia Icefields and the Maligne Valley. Horse riding and fishing is also on offer in this area.
Open hours: hours vary, weather dependent
Admission: charge

Icefield Center

Address: Highway 93, Jasper, Alberta (AB), T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 780 852 6288
The Icefield Center lies on the outskirts of Jasper and in one of the area's most exceptional naturally occurring attractions. With glacial views, guided walking tours, a visitor's center, a restaurant and many observation areas, the Icefield Center also offers scenic picnic tables and a gift shop selling local souvenirs and postcards.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Jasper Snowmobile Tours

Address: 620 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Alberta (AB), T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 780 852 5650
Jasper Snowmobile Tours are available around the town and these fast and exciting machines provide one of the ultimate ways to access the nearby mountains. Led by experienced and knowledgeable local guides, Jasper Snowmobile Tours offer a variety of packages and last upwards of four hours.
Open hours: hours vary
Admission: charge

Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre

Address: 305 Bonhomme Street, Jasper, Alberta (AB), T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 780 852 3663
Standing in the center of Jasper, on the corner of the Pyramid Lake Road and Bonhomme Street, the Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre features a 25-meter / 82-foot swimming pool, a shallow pool, a hot tub and also a steam room. Close to the Jasper Activity Center, other attractions here include a diving board, swimming lessons, water-based activities, an outside patio area and a climbing wall.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 18:00 to 20:30, Friday - 17:00 to 20:30, Saturday - 16:30 to 20:30, Sunday - 15:00 to 19:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children, weekly passes available