Summer Activities Boating
The Boathouse at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is located on the shores of Lac Beauvert. Canoes, paddleboats and kayaks can be rented by half-hour or by the hour.
Canoes: Full Hour $40.00 CAD/Half Hour $30.00 CAD
Kayaks: Full Hour $40.00 CAD/Half Hour $30.00 CAD
Paddleboats: Full Hour $30.00 CAD/Half Hour $25.00 CAD
Maligne Boat Cruises
Maligne Lake is the second largest glacier lake in the world. The boat cruises take 90 minutes round trip. Cruise to Spirit Island, the most photographed island in the world. Located on Maligne Lake Road, which is 48 km (30 mi) from the hotel.
Guided Fishing
Guided fishing is available through several companies in Jasper. Half and full-day trips are available which include transportation and equipment. For more information, please call the Concierge Desk.
River Float Trips
Experience a unique perspective of Jasper National Park, on a safe and comfortable float trip down the Athabasca River. You will travel 16 kilometers in a specially designed 25 foot, 25-passenger raft. Sit back and enjoy the scenery, as your guide will do all the rowing. Shuttle service is provided and your bus driver will pick you up at the Main Lodge.
Whitewater Rafting
Put on a wetsuit and paddle an eight-person raft down the mighty Athabasca River with Whitewater Rafting (Jasper) Ltd. Experts guide you down the routes traveled by the early fur traders. Three rafting trips ranging in degree of difficulty and length of trip are available.
Interpretive Walking Programs
This guided Nature Walk features rolling hills, forest, meadows, marshes, streams and beautiful glacial lakes. Your licensed interpreter will lead the 4km walk as you explore the abundant flora along the route. A great opportunity to spot wildlife! The walking pace is leisurely and perfect for all ages. Please note the location of this walk is subject to weather and trail conditions.
Mount Edith Cavell Meadow
This six-kilometer hike encompasses some of the most stunning scenery to be seen anywhere. Your guide will lead you to several viewpoints overlooking the moraine fields, bright glacial lakes, and the huge 1,000-meter face of Mt. Edith Cavell. As you hike up the trail it will gradually open up into the lush alpine meadow carpeted with wildflowers. Some level of fitness is required.
Columbia Icefield Tours
The Icefields Parkway is considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. The Columbia Icefield is located on the boundary of Banff and Jasper National Parks. One of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, it covers an area of nearly 325 square kilometres. The continuous accumulation of snow feeds eight major glaciers including the Athabasca, Dome, and Stutfield Glaciers, all visible from the Icefields Parkway.
Open April to October. Full-day round-trips available from Jasper. See the Concierge Desk for more information.
Miette Hot Springs
You won’t soon forget the drive up the wild Fiddle valley to the hottest mineral springs in the Rockies. Flowing from the mountain at 54°C, the water is cooled to a comfortable temperature of 40°C as it enters the pools. Peaceful surroundings with two hot pools, a cool plunge pool, a cafe and souvinir shop. Open April to October.
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