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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Miette Hotsprings and Mount Edith Cavell in jasper

Miette Hotsprings: If the chill of the mountains gets to you, thaw your bones at the Miette Hot Springs. These steaming natural hot springs are located about an hour east of Jasper along the Yellowhead Highway and Miette Hotsprings Road. The warmest springs within the Canadian Rockies, there are two pools at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), and a third that is a cooler plunge pool at 20 degrees Celsius. Group rates and pool rentals are available. For staying in jasper in Canada select only cheap hotels in jasper Canada.
Mount Edith Cavell: The distinctive peak of the 11,033-foot Mount Edith Cavell is a familiar sight from many viewpoints around the park and Jasper. To get an up close and personal view of the impressive mountain, however, take a scenic drive on the old Icefields Parkway to its towering northeast face. Here you'll see the Angel Glacier, which lies in the saddle of the mountain's lower slopes, and, if you're lucky, plenty of local wildlife. Picnic facilities are available, so pack a lunch beforehand--the dining backdrops don't get much better--then take in one of the excellent area hikes to see beautiful glacial terrain and alpine meadows.

Maligne Canyon and Marmot Basin Ski Area in zasper, canada

Maligne Canyon: This is one of Jasper's most spectacular landmarks. Eroded by the fast-flowing Maligne River for millions of years, it is only three feet across in some places, but over 200 feet deep. There is a self-guided interpretive trail with several bridges, which follows the canyon as it courses towards the Athabasca River. It becomes a fantasyland of ice in the winter when small streams freeze into huge twisted icicles. Make sure you stay within the guard rails. The rocks near the edge are slippery, so be cautious while you're enjoying the splendid scenery. For staying in jasper in Canada select only cheap hotels in jasper Canada.
Marmot Basin Ski Area: With over 1,000 acres of terrain and 2,600 vertical feet, Marmot Basin is one of Alberta's premier ski areas. Located in a sheltered mountain bowl just south of Jasper, it boasts a variety of slopes, from green beginner runs to boulder-strewn extreme chutes. A chalet, lodge and lounge make for comfortable après-ski amenities, perfect for relaxing in after vigorous workouts in the deep powder snow.