Exploring Jasper: History and Nature

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VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 3 nights hotel accommodation

Meals
- Dinner at Evil Dave's Restaurant

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Miette Hot Springs & Watchable Wildlife Tour
- Discover Jasper Tour
- Magical Mystical Maligne Canyon Walk

Documentation
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Exploring Miette Hot Springs

The evening on your first day here is certainly one you will remember. Take a tour of Miette Hot Springs and the surrounding area - a must-do while in Jasper. The numerous points of interest and possible wildlife including bear, bull elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer, coyotes, beaver, moose and birds. Be sure to have your camera ready on this 57 kilometer drive for some unforgettable photo opportunities. Once at your destination, enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the Miette Hot Spring. A chance is also available for you to enjoy a meal or dessert at the onsite restaurant.

DAY 2 - Discovering Jasper and Cruising on Maligne Lake

Today, you'll have a chance to see the stunning mountain vistas of Jasper National Park aboard a luxury Brewster motor coach. Your introduction to Jasper will encompass Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Board a 1.5 hour interpretive boat cruise heading towards the south end of Maligne Lake. Stopping at Spirit Island, you will have the opportunity to take photographs. Maligne Valley exhibits natural wonders including a disappearing lake and the most extensive system of karst topography in world (limestone with sinkholes, underground streams and caverns). These stories are tied together through the early natives, explorers and adventurers who opened up this area of the Canadian Rockies. The afternoon is yours to relax or continue exploring.

DAY 3 - Trekking Maligne Canyon

Join your guides on a walk along the edge of Maligne Canyon today, the deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park. Your guide will transport you from Jasper to the top of the canyon and guide you from the first to the sixth bridge, allowing for breath taking photographic opportunities. You will enjoy award winning interpretation about this limestone slot canyon, and the many mysteries that are contained within. The Maligne Canyon is a favorite haunt of the Big Horn Sheep and Mule Deer and is excellent habitat for Fairy Slipper and Rattlesnake Plantain Orchids. Upon reaching the sixth bridge, the confluence of the Maligne and Athabasca Rivers, a van will be waiting to return you to your Jasper accommodation. This evening, enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner at Evil Dave's Grill. Your meal will consist of an appetizer, a main course (beef, chicken and vegetable options) and a dessert.

DAY 4 - Departing Jasper

A morning checkout from the Chateau Jasper ends your getaway. The day is yours to continue on your homeward or onward journey.