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How To Plan the Perfect Autumn Visit To Jasper National Park
10.10.2023 - 14:02 / matadornetwork.com / National Park
Imagine waking up to gorgeous lake views surrounded by misty mountains and trees lining the horizon as far as the eye can see. That’s the magic of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, where I recently spent a cozy retreat to welcome the fall season. Coming from the scorching heat of Phoenix, Arizona, my lungs craved the crisp morning air, while the desert girl in me relished and autumnal mountain hues — and I soaked it all in from the private balcony of an alpine lodge on the shores of Pyramid Lake.
Having access to cozy accommodations within park bounds is one of the best reasons to visit to Jasper when the weather is still welcoming but the temperature is starting to drop. Here’s what you need to know to plan the perfect autumn getaway to Jasper National Park, including what to do, where to eat, and where to stay.
Jasper National Park is open year-round, but those in the know generally agree that it’s particularly special in autumn when the crowds have died down, the wildlife has ramped up, the daylight is ideal for nature photography, and the night sky is flush with stars — Jasper National Park is the world’s second-largest dark sky preserve, after all. These are the autumn excursions you won’t want to miss.
Photo: Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit
Maligne Lake is one of Jasper National Park’s highlights, and the best way to see it between spring and fall is by boat. Surrounded by glacier-peaked mountains, the Maligne Lake Cruise takes you inside the lake to Spirit Island, a protected piece of sacred land for the Indigenous people of the area. The cruise is about an hour long (in total) with a 20-minute stop to walk along the pathways that overlook Spirit Island.
Photo: Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit
The deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon hosts six bridges, several waterfalls, and various levels of hikes over the canyon. It’s beautiful and accessible during the fall, but you can also walk directly on the canyon’s frozen floor on a guided ice walk in the winter. After hiking up an appetite, grab a bite to eat at the cozy, lodge-style Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen, either inside or on the deck for even more views.
Photo: kavram/Shutterstock
One of the most powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies, Athabasca Falls is classified as a Class 5 waterfall along the Athabasca River. With several short paved trails surrounding the falls, it’s a great place to stop and see the waterfalls up close and personal. There’s also a footbridge that crosses over the canyon for a more challenging trail.
Photo: sg-naturephoto.com/Shutterstock
Located in neighboring Banff National Park, stunning Peyto Lake is shaped like a wolf’s head with vibrant turquoise.
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