Alberta History

To get more out of your mountain experience, visit the Jasper Adventure Centre to rent skis (cross country or downhill), snowshoes, or sign up for guided tours and icewalks of the Maligne Canyon.  The later in the season you go, the more fantastic the ice walls in the canyon.  Always get an experienced guide for the ice walk, as they are trained to test the safety of the ice, and guide you on the safest route.  They can also teach you quite a bit about local flora/fauna, history, etc.

The hot springs is definitely a geat place to go, but check out the hotel for a nice history lesson too.

in town you can shop, shop,shop as there are many international and locale shops on the main drag.hotels everywhere,reservations advised but check around if all else fails head to canmore (17miles, outside the park)lots of hotels,motels and condos for rent here. most canadian banks represented as well as money exchanges.lots of eateries from McD's to five star. try coyotes, great S.W. bistro grill great food fast lively enviroment.visit cave and basin for history of the discouvery the area. Trail rides,gondolas, hiking ... all in close proximity. end your day with a soak in the upper hot springs