Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Jasper

"A post shared by Jasper, Canada (@tourismjasper) on Aug 5, 2016 at 9:29pm PDT. Marvel at the allure of billions of stars while surrounding yourself with mountain peaks and glaciers. While considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the summer months, it is also a spectacular spot to look up into the universe."

"Patricia and Pyramid Lakes are two gorgeous twins located just northwest of Jasper townsite. Patricia Lake is named after Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria. The lake even contains a WWII wreck and underwater memorial plaque that divers can visit."

"This one is right next to Pyramid Lake and is another good one to head for your summer needs. Come here to enjoy the backdrop of Pyramid mountain, or go for a swim!. With a national park license, you can even go fishing here!"

"Lake Edith and Lake Annette are two of Jasper’s warmest lake, so they’re perfect for an afternoon swim on a hot summer day. They are very easy to get to as well, just 10 minutes outside of the town of Jasper. While Banff National Park provides some of the most photogenic lakes in the country, Jasper takes the cake for being beautiful AND accessible for some good old summer swimming!"

"Two picturesque kettle lakes are remnants of the large glacial lake that covered the entire Athabasca Valley during the last ice age. They sit in the shadow of snow-capped mountains and rolling green pine forests and are must-visits for anyone thinking about going to Jasper National Park."

"Photo: Jonathan SinclairWith crystal-clear turquoise water surrounded by forest and mountain landscape, Horseshoe Lake is the perfect place for shooting on a hot summer day. If you're working on your action shots, bring a friend and scope out some of the popular cliff jumping spots to capture a jump in action. A lazy swimmer works just as well, too!"

"Photo: Jonathan SinclairWith crystal-clear turquoise water surrounded by forest and mountain landscape, Horseshoe Lake is the perfect place for shooting on a hot summer day. If you're working on your action shots, bring a friend and scope out some of the popular cliff jumping spots to capture a jump in action. A lazy swimmer works just as well, too!"

"The Crazy Elk Café, inside Lobstick Lodge, is a coffee shop that serves Starbucks beverages as well as salads, sandwiches and baked goods that make an easy meal for the grab-and-go crowd. The café is in the hotel lobby and is open only from 7am to 11am. Don’t miss the faux mounted deer head with golden antlers that doubles as a clever light fixture."

"Our original plan was to have lunch at the Lake House at Maligne Lake and then have dinner at the Maligne Wilderness Kitchen. However, our waffles from the Waffle Hut filled us up so much that we changed our plan and had lunch at the Maligne Wilderness Kitchen and then headed into Jasper for dinner instead. But, if you are hungry for more than a waffle while at Maligne Lake, the Lake House is owned and operated by the same company as the Waffle Hut and Maligne Wilderness Kitchen so I would expect the food to be quite good."