Jasper & the Icefields Parkway
The Wild Side of the Rockies
Glaciers, dark skies, and wildlife along the world's most scenic drive.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Jasper & the Icefields Parkway.
Drive the jaw-dropping Icefields Parkway.
Walk on the Athabasca Glacier.
Stargaze in a vast Dark Sky Preserve.
Spot elk, bears, and bighorn sheep.
The wilder, quieter Canadian Rockies.
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Jasper is the Canadian Rockies untamed — reached by the spectacular Icefields Parkway past glaciers and turquoise lakes. Walk on an icefield, stargaze in one of the world's largest dark-sky preserves, and watch for wildlife everywhere.
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Jasper & the Icefields Parkway
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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