Edmonton & Jasper National Park

Discover the journey less travelled when you embark on an adventure in Canada’s North. It all begins in Edmonton – the capital of Alberta and the gateway to the Rockies. Start your adventure sipping on award-winning beers, riding a roller coaster at a 10-day long music and rides festival, and participating in rich, cultural experiences that connect you to others and the land.

After tasting every delicious cocktail in downtown Edmonton, venture onward to relax at Jasper National Park, located 3.5 hours away by a scenic drive. Here you will find towering mountains, crystal clear lakes, and thundering waterfalls. The town of Jasper is welcoming visitors back to nature after the 2024 wildfires. While you catch your breath looking the captivating beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and sip on hot cocoa in the quaint mountain town, you will also be making a positive impact on the community during their journey to recovery. Take a night photography tour, race down white water rapids, hike natural paths beneath pine-scented trees, and enjoy the rush of awe as you stare up at the towering, impressive terrain that surrounds all around you.

Summertime in Edmonton is nothing short of legendary. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like and soak up the energy of the world’s largest northernmost metropolis. Visit thirst-quenching patios, iconic attractions, festivals, and boundless outdoor experiences. Bust out your shades, slap on some sunscreen, and get ready for a summer vacation like no other.

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From Edmonton, it’s a scenic and straight four-hour drive along the historic Yellowhead Highway to Jasper National Park. Don’t feel like being behind the wheel? SunDog Tours offers a shuttle that includes many stops at downtown hotels. For current road conditions, review the AMA Road Reports and/or Parks Canada Road Condition Report.

Venture beyond to Jasper for the ultimate adventure. Located in the biggest national park in the Canadian Rockies, this unique mountain town wins hearts with its panoramic views, authentic mountain culture, impressive trail networks, and the largest accessible dark sky preserve in the world. Jasper's welcoming small-town charm will make you feel like a local.

Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is more than an airport, it’s a destination to shop, stay and play! Premium Outlet Collection EIA offers over 100 brand name outlet stores in an enclosed building and is adjacent to Costco Wholesale. If shopping isn’t your thing, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Castrol Raceway or RedTail Landing Golf Club are here for your entertainment. Red Cup Distillery and Alternate Route Coffee Co. are onsite for your beverage of choice. Or, take to the skies with Edmonton Regional Helicopter Tours with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Two fantastic Marriott hotels (Fairfield by Marriott EIA and Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel) are on site to start or end your adventures!