Canada is a country of immense natural beauty. From British Columbia, Vancouver to Toronto, the options are many. The mighty Niagara Falls and the Canadian Rockies come together to give you a picturesque landscape. Nestled in the Canadian Rockies is the small town of Jasper. With Jasper, Alberta as your base, you can explore the amazing topography of the north up until Calgary.

How to get there ? If you are traveling from the USA, take a bus from British Columbia to Jasper. Greyhound connects this small town with major cities in Canada and the USA. Once in Jasper, it is advisable that you rent a car and travel around. Best time to travel is June-August.

Where to Stay ? Jasper has many accommodation options from bed and breakfast to YMCA hostels. Pick one that suits your budget the most.

Places to see: When you are amidst the nature, site-seeing is less of ticking off a list of places to visit and more of taking in the nature and enjoying the sites around you. Drive from Jasper to the Columbian icefield and walk on top of the Athabasca Glacier. On route enjoy the blue ripples of some of the great lakes. Continue with your journey to Lake Louise, then Banff and finally to Calgary – it will be a trip to remember for a lifetime.

Things to do: If you are in to adventure, park your car on route and go for a mountain biking, skiing and even rafting. Jasper and the rest of Alberta have a lot of options to explore.

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