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convenient location on Jasper’s Main Street and complimentary
continental breakfast makes the Mount Robson Inn a preferred place
to stay in Jasper. Enjoy the comforts of well-appointed rooms and suites, as
well as fridge, microwave and free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy the onsite outdoor hot
tubs, breakfast room, guest laundry and ski storage. Our friendly staff want
you to enjoy all of Jasper and are happy to help plan area activities.
www.mountrobsoninn.com
TOLL FREE:
855.5.JASPER (855.552.7737)
L
ocated in the village of Lake Louise and a 5 minute drive from the world
famous lake and Ski Resort, the Mountaineer Lodge offers great value with
complimentary breakfast and WiFi. Choose from a variety of rooms and suites
that include a microwave, mini fridge, hotel amenities, satellite TV and high speed
WiFi. Onsite enjoy the indoor hot tub, steam room, guest laundry area, ski waxing
room and ski storage. Start your day with a hearty continental breakfast and head
out to enjoy the surrounding mountains and wilderness of Banff National Park.
www.mountaineerlodge.com
TOLL FREE:
855.5.LOUISE (855.556.8473)
Drive of a Lifetime -
One of the World’s Most
Spectacular Driving Tours
TAKE YOUR TIME.
It is possible to travel this route in
3 hours but it is a crime to do so
because of the jaw-dropping
scenery.
PLAN A MEAL.
There are few places to stop so pack
a lunch or snacks before leaving. Lake Louise and Jasper
have great bakeries that offer boxed lunches and fresh
baked goodies. There are many fantastic picnic locations
to enjoy a meal amidst outstanding vistas.
FUEL UP.
Fuel up in Jasper or Lake Louise before
hitting the highway. If you forget there
is a small gas station at Saskatchewan
River Crossing.
UNPLUG.
There is no cell phone
reception along the Icefields
Parkway. Turn off your device
and enjoy the views.
FOR WINTER TRAVEL
(mid October to mid May),
Check the road reports as the
Parkway sometimes closes due
to avalanches. Winter tires, extra
blankets, and winter apparel are
recommended.
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Credit: Tourism Jasper
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Committed to your comfort
A place to connect with nature
This Guide is courtesy of:
BIO BREAKS.
There are a number of locations
en route for a bathroom break. The
only facilities with running water
are located at the Icefields Centre
and Saskatchewan River Crossing.
MOUNT ROBSON INN, JASPER &
MOUNTAINEER LODGE, LAKE LOUISE
SAVE
20
%
when you book consecutive
night stays at the
Mountaineer Lodge in Lake
Louise and the Mount Robson
Inn in Jasper. Valid until
September 30, 2015.
One Call. Two Hotels. Big Savings.
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SCENIC VIEW
PICNIC AREA
HIKING TRAIL
RESTAURANT
SKI AREA
GONDOLA
WINTER ACTIVITY
SUMMER ACTIVITY
GAS STATION
Lake Louise is for those seeking the purest of mountain experiences. It is a special
place to connect with nature and the Canadian Rockies landscapes. 40 minutes
west of Banff, Lake Louise offers majestic wilderness without big crowds,
as well as independent and locally owned restaurants, shops and boutiques.
In addition to famous Lake Louise, the areas mountain side tea houses are
a must visit in the summer. Winter time sees the popular Ice Carving
Festival in January and World Cup skiing at Lake Louise Ski Area.
MALIGNE CANYON
Walk along one of
the most spectacular
gorges in the Rockies.
In the winter, explore
the floor of the
frozen
canyon.
THE FAMOUS LAKE
Stand in awe at the
sparkling blue waters
of Lake Louise or
paddle the shoreline.
In the winter, it’s great
to ski or skate.
MALIGNE LAKE &
SPIRIT ISLAND
Hike, canoe or fish in
this breathtaking valley
or hop aboard a boat
cruise to the world
famous Spirit
Island.
TEA NEXT
TO A GLACIER
Hike or horseback
ride your way to the
tea houses of Lake
Agnes and the Plain
of Six Glaciers.
MT. EDITH CAVELL
Few summits in the
Rockies can match Mt.
Edith Cavell’s craggy
beauty. Enjoy a leisurely
stroll or hike onwards
to the Meadows.
BEST GRIZZLY
BEAR VIEWING
Ride the Lake Louise
gondola to one of the
best views around.
Take in a light stroll
atop or hike onward
to Mt. Whitehorn.
WHISK UP A
MOUNTAIN
For stunning vistas
over mountain ranges
stretching up to 80 km
away, take a ride up
the Jasper Sky Tram.
MORAINE LAKE
DAY AREA
The indigo blue waters
of Moraine Lake and
surrounding scenery
were once featured on
the back of Canada’s
$
20 bill.
As a mountain town, Jasper is relaxed and unpretentious with good food and drink, as well as endless
outdoor wilderness at your doorstep. It’s an outdoor sports lover’s playground, with hiking and golfing
in the summer and skiing and ice canyon walks in the winter. Jasper is the world’s largest dark
sky preserve making for stunning star gazing. Year round festivals and events celebrate the
diversity of Jasper National Park, its heritage and mountain culture.
ATHABASCA
FALLS
SUNWAPTA
FALLS
31 km ∙ 20 miles
56 km ∙ 35 miles
Jasper
Lake Louise:
Jasper:
PURE ALPINE AWE
THE GENTLE GIANT OF THE ROCKIES
Top Activities To Do in Jasper
Top Activities To Do in Lake Louise
FINISH AT
LAKE LOUISE
231 km ∙ 144 miles
LEgENd
STArT yOUr
jOUrNEy HErE
SASKATCHEWAN
RIVER CROSSING
Howse Pass viewpoint,
and The Crossing Resort.
154 km ∙ 96 miles
97 km ∙ 60 miles
WEEPING WALL
VIEWPOINT
126 km ∙ 78 miles
Credit: Tourism Jasper
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
PEYTO LAKE &
BOW SUMMIT
VIEWPOINT
Peyto is a short roadside
hike to this famous lake.
Bow Summit is a bit
further in (approx 2.5 hrs
round trip) opportunity to
experience alpine flowers/
meadows. Highest Point on
the Icefields Parkway.
191 km ∙ 119 miles
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
BOW LAKE
198 km ∙ 123 miles
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka
COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD
Columbia Icefield Centre,
and Athabasca Glacier.
104 km ∙ 65 miles
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism
PARKER RIDGE
TRAILHEAD
3 km round-trip.
Spectacular views of
the Saskatchewan Glacier
and Mt. Castleguard
114 km ∙ 71 miles
Credit: Stéfanie Gignac
Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Credit: Tourism Jasper
Credit: Tourism Jasper
Jasper is Mile Zero of Hwy 93.
You can travel Hwy 93 south to
Wickenburg, Arizona USA.
dId yOU KNOw?
Lake
Louise
GLACIER SKYWALK
Experience the glass-
floored observation
platform 280 m (918
ft) above the Sunwapta
Valley. $$
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