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JASPERJASPER – ALBERTA’S GEM IN
AUTUMN COLOURS
by Richard Pennick
The warmth of the
sun is even more enjoyable when the nights take on the crispness of Fall! The
brilliance of a autumn day could be no brighter than in the "Gem of the
Canadian Rockies", Jasper. The sun, the luminous colors and much more
awaits you in a mountain Autumn.
Or just browse the
shops on Connaught Drive, and stop by the Totem General Store - Milt Glasson’s
eclectic emporium which sells everything for the outdoors as well as indoors,
right down to the legendary Hudson’s Bay blanket! Let the autumn
colors be a spectacular backdrop to your mountain vacation. Visit Jasper this
autumn as part of one of the many Western Canadian tours available, or travel
on your own by rental car or RV and take advantage of a quieter pace, the
abundance of wildlife, and the ever present beauty. Air access to
the Canadian Rockies is through Edmonton (servicing Jasper) and Calgary
(servicing the Banff, Lake Louise). Canada-Alberta-National
Park Photos by Richard Pennick For more
information contact: Jasper Tourism
& Commerce PO Box 98 Jasper, Alberta,Canada T0E 1E0 Ph 404-852-3858 Fax 403-852-4932 Visit the
Friends of Jasper website at http://visit-jasper.com/FriendsOfJasper.html |
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Summer in Jasper
lures visitors from around the globe to its rugged peaks and lush green
valleys. When the globe trotters trot
home, Jasper remains with some special delights reserved for the autumn. Adorned with the ambers and golds of the
changing leaves the mountains take on a new character. The rich
hues accentuate the warmth of the day but the evening cool signals the wildlife
to leave the higher meadows behind and return to the valley floor. For the autumn visitor, wildlife viewing
opportunities are at their best Elk and big horn sheep by the dozens are
frequently sighted, along with the chipmunks, squirrels, and bears that make
the valley floor their home. 
Autumn in Jasper
still offers many of summer's favorite activities. Of course the scenic
"must sees" are still there. Goat Lookout will likely be crowded with
traffic of the four-legged variety. The Athabasca and the
turbulent Sunwapta Falls will be flowing image of the peaks on the lakes during
a still afternoon are yours to enjoy. Lakes to stroll beside this autumn
include Maligne, Patricia, Pyramid, Edith, Annette and Beauvert.
Enjoy the stunning vistas from 2285 m.- the top of the Jasper Tramway. A clear
day will let you see all the way to Mount Robson in British Columbia. The lift
operates until mid-October to whisk you high above the treeline. 
Many other activities are in full swing in fall, one of which is golf. The
Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course is a par 71, and will be open through October. Hiking, too, remains popular in the autumn. Guided
horseback trail rides and bicycle rentals are available if you care to take to
the trail by means other than your own two feet. For a
unique experience venture onto the Columbia Icefields on an
enclosed and heated Brewster Snocoach. A fully guided tour will
give you a close-up look at the Athabasca Glacier in complete comfort. This
tour is offered until mid October. 