Jasper: Transportation and Other Tips

Jasper Recommendations

By Stephen Nelson
Staff Editor

Rockies.com

JASPER, Alberta (Rockies.com) – Jasper National Park offers some of the world’s most beautiful scenery.

The Tangle Falls are a beautiful place to picnic in Jasper National Park.

Summer activities in Jasper run from the beginning of May till the middle of October, depending on the weather in the Canadian Rockies, El Nino and global warming.

How to get there

Jasper half-day train rides run year-round, three times a week. Railway journeys to the British Colombia interior is with VIA Rail Skeena.

Return journey to Jasper with a guided tour is by van through Jasper Adventure Centre.

Brewster runs daily buses (in summer) to Jasper from Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.

Greyhound has regular bus service to Jasper from both Vancouver and Edmonton.

Sundog Tours runs daily shuttle service to Jasper from Edmonton and Edmonton airport.

Getting Around Town

Mr. Taxi

Photo supplies, Rocky Mountain guide and history books

Jasper Camera & Gift
412 Connaught Dr.

Where to Eat

Papa George’s (Casual Fine Dining)
404 Connaught Dr.

Palisades Restaurant(Greek/Italian Casual Fine Dining)
401 Patricia St.

Lou Lou’s (Breakfast, Pizza)
407 Patricia St.

Soft Rock Cafe (Breakfast, Pizza, Lunch)
632 Connaught Dr.

Smitty’s Family Restaurant
109 Miette Ave.

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