The ultimate Jasper spring bucket list
From scenic patios to alpine panoramas to adrenaline-pumping raft trips, springtime in Jasper is full of excitement and beauty. Celebrate the season with this list of must-do activities.
From scenic patios to alpine panoramas to adrenaline-pumping raft trips, springtime in Jasper is full of excitement and beauty. Celebrate the season with this list of must-do activities.
Jasper has great adventures all year long, but there’s a special joy in exploring the Rocky Mountains when the landscape begins to wake up and bloom. The birds are singing, the rivers are rushing and the snow is melting in the valleys. Celebrate the season with this list of must-do activities.
Hike the trails
Although some mountain peaks are impassible until the heart of summer, many trails melt enough in the spring that with proper preparations and clothing hikers can have a great adventure.
Raft the rivers
Most of Jasper’s rafting companies open in the early spring when the snow melts and gives new energy to the Athabasca and Sunwapta rivers. Whether you prefer a raucous ride or a mellow float, there’s a raft tour for you.
Spot wildlife
Watch for bears, baby animals and more in the spring (though remember to never approach wildlife). Book a wildlife sightseeing tour to have an experienced guide take you to the best spots at the best times.
Relax on a patio
Jasper's many patios are the perfect place to grab a drink, enjoy a delicious meal and just soak up the rays with some mountain views.
Try spring skiing
Enjoy warm temperatures and great snow all the way until May at Marmot Basin ski resort, thanks to their record-setting high base elevation.
Soar on the SkyTram
The Jasper SkyTram whisks you up Whistler’s Mountain to an elevation of 2,263 metres, showing you stunning vistas over mountain ranges stretching up to 80 kilometres away.