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Jasper is a much quieter, peaceful and less traveled town compared to its popular neighbour to the south, yet it matches equally in natural splendor.

Jasper is not just a National Park - this quaint and charming town offers a little of everything to its visitors, and is uniquely inviting, appealing and refreshing. The so-called downtown area (two short streets) allows visitors to soak up the small town atmosphere and the distinct style of local hospitality that Jasper has to offer.  "Nightlife" consists of a fun, chilled-out evening, outside on the hostel patio, with the mountains and the setting sun in the background. Once the sun is down, enjoy the campfire as hostellers share their jokes and day's adventures well into the wee hours of the morning. You will be hard-pressed not to enjoy the slower pace of life here and guaranteed to enjoy the personality and flavour that shapes this small mountain town. The Jasper experience could be best explained as "authentic mountain town".  This isn't your typical ski-resort destination; it's more trucks, dogs and townies.

Escaping crowds, tourists, commercialism and a pumping nightlife, Jasper yields an attractive alternative for anyone seeking a small town retreat or wilderness escape.   One of four National Parks, you can see the amazing vistas that this National Park is renowned for as you drive the world famous Icefield Parkway from Banff towards Jasper.  The thunderous Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls mark the edge between Banff and Jasper National Parks and be sure to get the up close and personal experience with the Columbia Icefields.  

Located on the edge of the great outdoors, there are three HI Wilderness properties located within a 30 km radius of HI-Jasper: HI-Maligne Canyon, HI-Mount Edith Cavell and HI-Athabasca Falls. HI-Beauty Creek, located 87 km south of Jasper is an ideal spot for those looking to explore the Columbia Icefields or just take their time on the Icefield Parkway. Adding a night or two at one of these surrounding wilderness hostels makes it easier to experience the mountains nestled in the Jasper National Park without having to pack camping gear. These hostels hold HI-Rustic Hostelling International Quality Standards, and provide a warm bed under a roof with linen, pillows and blankets provided, and a self-catering kitchen. They are the true local's secret, where we disappear from the masses and restore our soul.

TIP:  Canadian VIA rail stops in the Jasper Townsite, making this a practical and obvious choice in your Canadian journey. Not traveling by train is missing out on one of Canada's best travel experiences!

Getting around from Jasper townsite:

Jasper Townsite to:
  Distance
  HI-Athabasca Falls
  32km
  HI-Beauty Creek
  87km (HI-Athabasca Falls to HI-Beauty Creek: 55km)
  Sunwapta Pass
  94km (500m elevation gain over 4km)
  HI-Rampart Creek
  143km (HI-Beauty Creek to HI-Rampart Creek: 56km)
  HI-Mosquito Creek
  207km (HI-Beauty Creek to HI-Mosquito Creek: 120km)
  HI-Lake Louise
  230km
  HI-Castle Mountain
  260km
  HI-Banff Alpine Centre
  292km

Check out who Locals recommend in the Jasper area at ExploreJasper.com

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