Have a memorable time venturing beyond with the family in Jasper National Park. There’s endless ways to spend quality family time, from ice-skating to ski-touring, and hiking to snowkiting – there’s an adventure for all levels.
Have a memorable time venturing beyond with the family in Jasper National Park. There’s endless ways to spend quality family time, from ice-skating to ski-touring, and hiking to snowkiting – there’s an adventure for all levels.
Have a memorable time venturing beyond with the family in Jasper National Park. There’s endless ways to spend quality family time, from ice-skating to ski-touring, and hiking to snowkiting – there’s an adventure for all levels.
O'Shea's claims it has the best breakfast in town... we can't argue!
This go-to breakfast spot is located in what locals refer to as ‘Atha-B’s’. The historic building has been around since 1929, and continues to serve up adventurers favourites, from eggs benny to the simple, but delicious, eggs and bacon.
Strap on your skis and enjoy some of the most gorgeous views Jasper has to offer.
Spend the morning cross-country skiing along the Athabasca River, making fresh tracks in the snow as you glide yourself across the frozen river bank. Don’t forget to stop and take in the epic mountain views that surround you. As there’s no designated trail to follow here, be cautious along the river and pay careful attention to the thickness of the ice.
Cross-country skis, poles, boots and bindings.
Old Fort Point isn't an extreme hike, but it's got a big payoff: unbelievable mountain and townsite views.
Since you’re already in the area, why not summit Old Fort Point to get a bird’s eye view of the town of Jasper and the surrounding mountain ranges? There are two options for reaching the top. You can either take Trail 1 from the parking lot that takes the long way around (roughly 4 kilometres) coming up to the summit from behind, or take the stairs from the parking lot to hike up the front side for a steeper, but much faster climb.
Keep in mind that in the winter, snowshoes may be required for the longer loop, and the front side climb may not be an option due to it being too icy. Also – be sure to keep your eye out for the big horn sheep that frequent the area!
Appropriate footwear, water, and a camera.
Hidden Cove really is hidden! You'll need a fatbike, skis or snowshoes to get here.
Located 4 kilometres down Maligne Lake, Hidden Cove can be reached by fat bike, snowshoes and skis. Mike and his family set out for a day of ski-touring adventure, suitable for all levels, on this 8 kilometre round trip. Note that safe ice travel is between mid January and early April.
Backcountry skis or snowboard, poles, climbing skins, boots, goggles, avalanche probe and transceiver, snow thermometer, snow shovel, ski repair kit
One word: cheese. Need we say more?
Hit up this small town pizza joint for some classic two-hander pizza. This is Mike’s go-to spot to take his family for a bite to eat. Crawl into a window-seat booth and enjoy some time to relax. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the basics here, such as Mike’s favourite, pepperoni.
It's a favourite Canadian pastime for a reason!
Grab your ice skates and head just north of town to Patricia Lake. Glide along the frozen water and breathe in that fresh, calm mountain air around you. Look up at Pyramid Mountain towering off in the distance.
Snowkiting takes a little upfront investment, but it's well-worth the cost.
Snowkiting is an outdoor winter sport that uses kite power to glide you across the snow or ice while strapped to either downhill skis or a snowboard. Using the kite to steer you’re able to manoeuvre around large open spaces and even get some air!
Harness, snow kite, helmet, goggles, downhill skis or snowboard, and winter apparel.
Breakfast at O'Shea's
Cross-Country Skiing
Hike Old Fort Point
Ski-Touring
Pizza Dinner
Morning Ice Skate
Snowkiting