"Bwana_Brown's Jasper National Park Page" Jasper National Park by Bwana_Brown

Jasper National Park Travel Guide: 421 reviews and 1,035 photos

Big Horn Sheep & Rocky Mts. - Jasper National Park

My wife and I had a "quick" trip to Alberta as part of a Western Canada excursion to attend the graduation of one of our sons-in-law from his Royal Canadian Mounted Police training in Saskatchewan. Consequently, we did a lot of driving from Calgary to Edmonton and back to squeeze in as much as we could in about 4 days. Being this close to the Rockies, we naturally had to take the long route between the two cities via Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House and Jasper! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - both the scenery and the hospitality were fantastic! In April, the tourist activity was near zero and we had the whole province to ourselves. The weather also cooperated, to the extent that it was too far gone into drought conditions as the year wore on. Photo of Big Horn Sheep beside the highway in Jasper National Park.

Last visit to Jasper National Park: Apr 2001
Intro Updated Jun 11, 2003
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Reviews (6)

Elk Browsing Outside Jasper - Jasper National Park

Watch Out for Wild Animals! Warnings and Dangers (1)

When travelling, especially through the National Parks, be wary of wild game on or beside the highways. Photo of Elk as... more travel advice

John & his Peterbilt - Jasper National Park

Riding a Big Rig Off The Beaten Path (1)

While in Drayton Valley, my host gave me a ride in his big-rig to see what life was like on the road! On this particular... more travel advice

While the BBQ Cooks ! - Jasper National Park

Brazeau Lake BBQ Nightlife (1)

Campgrounds at Brazeau Lake in the hinterlands near Drayton Valley, a little to the west of Edmonton. We were taken on a... more travel advice

Highway through Jasper NP - Jasper National Park

Columbia Ice Field Things to Do (1)

Tour the Rocky Mountains! Our original plan was to drive straight up from Calgary to Edmonton but, once we passed Red... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Calgary Gateway & Rental Car

Favorites (1)
The West Edmonton Mall

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GentleSpirit Oct 9, 2012 at 5:19 AM

brought back some lovely memories of hiking in jasper natl park. regards from maryland
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willy_wonka Mar 31, 2008 at 1:24 AM

it looks so beautiful out there!
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matcrazy1 Nov 1, 2006 at 12:54 PM

Wonderful place to visit! I have always had an affiniy for the big trucks, too. After watching "Vanishing point" and other movies on big trucks in my kiddy years I wanted to become their driver haha.
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scottishvisitor Aug 9, 2005 at 5:46 AM

Bet you'reglad you made the side trip here - lovely place
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andal13 Jan 4, 2005 at 4:55 AM

Beautiful mountains... a very refreshing view, that brings a little cool air to this hot morning in Montevideo!!!
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kazander Oct 5, 2004 at 5:45 AM

Beautiful place! I have yet to see the Rockies, US or Canadian. It's on my must do list:)
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windsorgirl Jun 26, 2004 at 6:21 PM

Jasper is one of my favourite places in the world! And I agree, the Icefields Parkway is a worthwhile detour.
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Simonneeddy May 8, 2004 at 6:12 PM

Another great page. I have been there a couple times as well also , Banff, Jasper etc.
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zrim Nov 19, 2003 at 1:32 PM

That was a long drive--but well worth it. No place prettier than the Canadian Rockies.
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kenmerk Jun 18, 2003 at 7:47 PM

Great mountain/wildlife pix, Glenn... I love going to these type places out of season...