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Driving down the Icefields Parkway - Province of Alberta
Driving down the Icefields Parkway
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JASPER NATIONAL PARK
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  • By LoriPori on November 1, 2004
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    • Jasper National Park - Province of Alberta
    Jasper National Park
    by LoriPori
    At over 10,800 square miles, JASPER NATIONAL PARK contains the largest Icefield south of the Arctic Circle (Columbia Icefield). Jasper, along with Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks and Mount Robson, Hamber and Assiniboine Provincial Parks in B.C. form the world-renowned Canadian Rockies. The park is famous for its landscapes and wildlife

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  • Address: Province of Alberta
  • Directions: Many access points along Highway 93, Icefields Parkway
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    ATHABASCA FALLS
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  • By mtncorg on May 1, 2005
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    • Athabasca River roaring over the Falls - Province of Alberta
    Athabasca River roaring
    over the Falls
    by mtncorg
    About midway down from the Athabasca River’s birth at the foot of the Columbia Icefield, just off the Icefields Parkway, is Athabasca Falls. The Athabasca is one of two of Alberta’s grand rivers that emanate in the icy wastes of the Columbia Icefield. Glacial milky waters pour over the cliffs in a couple of grand cataracts that are easily seen from trails just off the highway.

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    ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
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  • By mtncorg on May 1, 2005
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    • Athabasca Glacier from the Icefields Parkway - Province of Alberta
    Athabasca Glacier from the
    Icefields Parkway
    by mtncorg
    This is one of the highlights of most visitors to the Canadian Rockies. From Lake Louise to Jasper, the highway takes you past a magnificent array of alpine scenery. The highlight for many is the view out over the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier descending in crevassed fashion at Sunwapta Pass. The scenery is grand throughout the highways length though - it is so grand in spots that it almost becomes numbing. Waterfalls, rivers, glaciers, peaks all beckon from wayside trails.

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    PLAIN OF THE SIX GLACIERS part 2
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  • By mtncorg on May 1, 2005
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    • Terminal moraine below Mt Victoria - Province of Alberta
    Terminal moraine below Mt
    Victoria
    by mtncorg
    From the Copeland’s “Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies” guidebook, there is a great quote regarding this trail:

    “Experienced hikers, particularly locals, sneer at the idea of shouldering their way Into the throng of tourists who waddle along the shore of Lake Louise. If your priority is to quickly stuff your mental gallery with as many of nature’s masterpieces as possible,You must hike here. Just as you must hike the East Rim trail when in Utah’s Zion National Park, or see Cirque de Gavarnie when visiting France’s National Parc National des Pyrennes.”

    Sentiments that I could not agree with more.

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  • Website: www.banffnationalpark.com
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    Western legends
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  • Updated By kokoryko on January 22, 2006
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    • western legends - Province of Alberta
    western legends
    by kokoryko
    The Glenbow Museum ; displays local cultural and historical artifacts.
    A lot about the pioneers and the people who lived there . . . before ! they arrived.

    It is a must for people who do not want to "die as idiots" (litteral translation of a french expression), local customs, history, natural history (superb minerals collection, a geologist tells you!).
    Fine arts section a bit disappointing, but we are in the wild west. . . temporary exhibitions (was there for western legends, for the 100 years of Alberta)

  • Address: 130 9th AV SE, Calgary
  • Directions: Dowtown eastern area.
  • Website: www.glenbow.org
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    Jasper National Park - Goats and Glaciers
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  • Updated By vtveen on December 21, 2004
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    • to the left the mineral-rich soil - Province of Alberta
    to the left the mineral-rich
    soil
    by vtveen
    Another 'must see' activity along Icefields Parkway, about 1/2 hour from Jasper.
    Not as popular as many others, but it is a really nice spot.

    The bare white rocks should have special minerals, which the goats love and does attract them to this place.

    We were very lucky when a 'goat family' (mother, father and baby) was walking and climbing on the rock, just beneath us.

    Besides the wildlife you may see, there is a rather spectacular view from the viewpoint on the valley.

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  • Address: Jasper National Park
  • Directions: along Icefields Parkway
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    ANGEL GLACIER
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  • By mtncorg on May 1, 2005
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    • Angel Glacier floating above Cavell Lake - Province of Alberta
    Angel Glacier floating
    above Cavell Lake
    by mtncorg
    High above Cavell Lake is the soaring Angel Glacier with its outspread wings. If it weren’t for the crowds surrounding you, you could mistake the lace for Heaven.

    Angel Glacier and Cavell Meadows lie at the start of some of Jasper Park’s grandest backcountry tours - up to Amethyst Lakes, the Ramparts, Eremite Valley - all alpine treasures onto themselves. They are destinations for the backpacker. Realize you need to obtain backcountry permits in Jasper and these permits are not easy to get due to the region’s popularity with backpackers, horse parties, mosquitoes and bears - the latter two not needing permits. You need at least three days for this wander.

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    MALIGNE LAKE
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  • By mtncorg on May 1, 2005
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    • Morning awakening upon Maligne Lake - Province of Alberta
    Morning awakening upon Maligne
    Lake
    by mtncorg
    Maligne means ‘wicked’ in French, but this lake is wicked only in its beauty. Hidden away in the eastern mountain fasts of Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake is another one of those must-sees for many tourists to the Canadian Rockies. This is the sight that people think of when they think of Jasper National Park - the boats moving out over the otherworldly waters surrounded by jagged peaks in the heart of the Canadian Wild. Most will experience the lake from the road end or maybe one of the boats. Some of the best dayhikes within Jasper can start from here: Bald Hills is an easy 13 kilometer walk that will provide you with magnificent panoramas that will sear your soul. Opal Hills is another hike which takes you up a little faster with views almost as grand. If you want a trek, then from here starts one of the most outstanding backcountry hikes in Jasper Park - the 45 kilometer, 23- day Skyline Trail. For he final 8 kilometers of forested roadwalk, walk this one south-to-north - Maligne to Jasper. Like the trail to the Tonquin Valley, you need to reserve backcountry campsites months in advance through Jasper National Park. Unless you are familiar with snow and ice travel, you need to schedule this trip after late July and be ready for any weather.

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  • Website: www.jaspernationalpark.com
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    Jasper National Park - Athabasca Falls
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  • Updated By vtveen on May 21, 2005
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    • powerful falls - Province of Alberta
    powerful falls
    by vtveen
    The Athabasca Falls were our second stop, driving the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Banff. They are situated about 30 km south of Jasper, just where Highways 93 and 93a join. There is a big car park and during our visit it was almost full. Perhaps it is better to be as early as possible to avoid the crowds.

    Through walkways and platforms you can get a good impression of the power of these falls. Although they are just 23 m. high, there is coming down an impressive amount of water through a narrow canyon.
    Looking on my map I suppose the water is coming all the way from the Athabasca Glacier (Columbia Icefield).

    The falls are so powerful that you have the feeling it is raining, although the sun is shining. There is constant mist around the pathways and you have to protect your camera from getting wet.

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  • Address: Icefields Parkway, 30 km south of Jasper
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    JASPER NATIONAL PARK
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  • By LoriPori on October 31, 2004
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    • Lori & Hans--Athabasca Pass - Province of Alberta
    Lori & Hans--Athabasca Pass
    by LoriPori
    At over 10,800 square miles, JASPER NATIONAL PARK contains the largest icefield south of the Arctic Circle (Columbia Icefield). Jasper, along with Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks and Mount Robson, Hamber and Assiniboine Provincial Parks in B.C. form the world-renown Canadian Rockies. The Park is famous for its landscapes and wildlife.
    Archeological finds indicate that people were travelling these valleys 9000 years ago.Aboriginal people assisted early European explorers in their quest to cross the Rockies nearly 200 years ago and Metis families were homesteading along the Athabasca River when Jasper National Park was established in 1907.

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  • Address: Northeast of Vancouver--west of Edmonton
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