As Albertans, we have to introduce our back garden of the Rocky Mountains, and this article starts with Jasper National Park. Western Canada is not a backpacker-friendly destination for a number of reasons, most often by car, usually from Edmonton or Calgary.
Jasper's fame is not as big as Banff's, its geographical location is not as good as Banff's, so it is not as high as Banff's commercialization, but it is also because there are fewer people, so the deep tour experience will be better. As to which scenic spot is more beautiful, it is up to you to decide. The following is a small white guide to attractions, not suitable for deep players.
It would be a pity to go to Banff National Park without going to Jasper. Banff is like a popular star, lively and lively, while Jasper is an anonymous layperson, far away from worldly worries.
Athabasca Falls
Located in Jasper National Park, Canada, Athabasca Falls is a waterfall that forms in the upper reaches of the Athabasca River and is known as the most thrilling waterfall in the Rocky Mountains. The meltwater of the Columbia Ice Sheet forms the roaring Athabasca River, a pure and clear glacier that runs from south to north on its way to the Arctic Ocean near Jasper, where the wide river gradually Narrows its way through the winding canyons of the rocky forest, and suddenly drops to a precipice of 20 to 30 meters, forming the roaring Athabasca Falls.
Must come to the Athabasca Falls in winter, the morning light conditions, the water is more crystal clear. iPhone live can also capture the brushed effect of water, choose a long exposure.
Jasper Town
It is the commercial center of Jasper National Park, which can solve the problem of eating and accommodation, of course, there are some specialty shops in it are also worth visiting. It is also home to VIA Canada's Jasper station.
asper town is located at the foot of the snow mountain, the small town is not many tourists, brunch we choose in Mad Grazzly, the restaurant is warm, the taste is also recommended. Walking around the town and taking pictures is quiet and pleasant.
Marin Canyon
Malin Canyon is a typical karst landscape, is Malin Lake outflow of the Malin River cut out of the limestone of a canyon, narrow place only a few meters wide. There are six Bridges, four Bridges are recommended. It is very similar to the Watkins Grand Canyon in the United States, the difference is that the Watkins Grand Canyon has less water, and the cochle-shaped pits formed by the rocks are more complete and beautiful. The Marin Canyon has a bigger drop and more momentum, the current is swift, and there are more than a dozen small waterfalls.
Marin Canyon is lined with cedar trees. Walking on the shore, the summer heat dissipated.
If not for the limited time, really want to walk along the river, can be considered as one of the more famous scenic spots in Jasper, parking Spaces are not easy to find when there are many people. The canyon has formed hiking trails, a total of 6 Bridges, if you do not consider staying and taking photos, about 1-1.5 hours can be completed, but if you take photos on the way to stay, the time is unlimited.
Wild animal
The last national park in Canada, we must have a blast, that is Jasper Park, the day we walk the Marin Lake line, the most unexpected harvest, the wildlife along the way ️ Early in the morning on the way to Princess Lake, we saw a female deer getting up early for food, quietly chewing bark there. The first time we saw a wild animal, we immediately gently fell back, for fear of affecting it.
The next place where the animals are concentrated is from the witch drug Lake, to the Marin Lake most. Basically, after a few minutes of driving, you can encounter people who stop to see animals, and on the way back, the most people I encountered were black bears ️ And it's the mom with the baby ️
Stop for a quick shot, this is much closer than the bear we met in Yellowstone eight years ago, and the mobile phone can shoot quite clearly, everyone must pay attention when driving through this road, don't be too fast, you will miss.
Boating in Jasper National Park
Jasper Jasper National Park Medicine Lake You can't not know! When the lake is completely frozen in winter, of course, it is impossible to row a boat, but the frozen lake begins to melt in spring! The Wapiti Camp in Japser Park follows Highway 16 into township road453A for about 20 kilometers to the west end of the lake.
There is a rest area parking, there are steps down to the lake, boat transport is very convenient! The lake is about 7 km long and is a relatively shallow lake that is part of the Marin Valley watershed. If you have your own boat, be sure to experience the fun of boating on this beautiful lake! Don't miss this great boating spot! In early spring, the lake begins to thaw, making people feel the vitality of nature. You can enjoy the crystal clear beauty of the lake here, as if you were in a painting, in summer, the blue-green lake is another kind of beauty! . If you like to get up close and personal with nature, Medicen Lake is definitely the place to go. Remember to bring your boat and enjoy the scenery!"
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