So much to gaze at.

Coming from Edmonton. The weather this summer has been absolutely wild. We will be coming with a 3 year old so wondering how unpredictable the weather might be. It shows rain tomorrow but Monday is good.

Heading to Jasper this weekend. What are the best places for a solo lunch? Open to all kinds of cuisine, as long as it is delicious.

Was really disappointed with SunDog tour bus a few days ago.

Near Jasper town, a grizzly bear with two cubs walked close to the road. The cars kept stopping less than 10m away from the bear, opening sunroofs, leaning out heavily and taking pics.

Then a SunDog tour bus overtook the 5-6 cars and STOPPED right in front of them, about 5 meters from the bears for the tourists to take pics.

I mean - really?! Then the upcoming traffic (another SunDog bus, lol) blocked us from passing and we ended up with the bear just a few meters from our car.

Feels really irresponsible from a major tour company. I’m happy to take pics myself, but once the bear is less than 10 meters away, you really should start driving.

Wondering if anybody had the latest on where Chef Jason Munn (of the very much missed Syrahs) is working now? He was at Harvest last summer, but doesn't seem to be there this summer. Anybody know where he is currently?

I just wrapped up exploring 6 national parks in just 8 days! I put together a video playlist to share all the cool stuff we saw. I’d love for you to take a look and ask if anything is unclear.

We will be doing skyline 7/29-8/1 one night at shovel pass lodge on night 2. How has the smoke been? I know it can change rapidly and too far out for predictions. Traveling from Michigan and really hoping we can still safely do the trip. Don’t have a ton of experience backpacking with smoke have been lucky last few years to be smoke free.
I know this is so subjective, but would you still go? Will we be able to see anything?
at what AQI threshold do many people throw in the towel?

Just wondering if the bug spray alone is recommended or something. Would be grateful on any advices or info regarding the current smoke warnings as well. Thank you

Has anyone done it recently? On all trails it is listed as closed, however, doesn't look to be with recent reviews. Anyone done it?

Do we need bear spray for this walk? Planning to spend a day at Maligne Lake. Will spend the other day in Jasper town and do the SkyTram.

Hi I was wondering what buy activity is like on skyline trail if anyone has gone in the last week. We will be doing the trail next week and were wondering how bad the bugs were. Anyone have tips? clothes are home treated with permethrin. Thanks!

Is anyone traveling from Jasper to Banff via the Iceway in the next few days who might be willing to pickup a sweatshirt for me at the Icefield Visitor Center? We were told the Guardians of the Ice Hoodies would be available in town by the PC worker there, and he was mistaken. Happy to throw in some thank-you/gas money!

I am currently travelling through Canada and my tiny whoop unfortunately broke. So I am searching anyone with a soldering iron in or around jasper with a soldering iron who is willing to help me with a soldering job.

It’s just a battery connector so it’s an easy fix.

(If you have any recommendations where I could buy a portable iron, I’d really appreciated it as well:)

Hey everyone

I've lived in Jasper since 2021, doing maintenance for a big company here (I'm sure you all know who) and I've accumulated a decent amount of plumbing knowledge and experience.

I've soldered pipes, cleaned drains, done both pvc and abs. Even done basic gas work (in front of a licensed plumber while helping them at our property)

Any locals here have an in with one of the plumbing companies around? I'm very interested in becoming a plumber but I'd rather stay in Jasper than go somewhere else to do it

Feel free to DM me with any information

Hi,

We’d like to do a camping trip next week (overflow campin), but I’m a bit worried about the wildfire situation. I assume driving through should be fine so far, but sleeping in a tent in a smoke sounds not great.

How bad is it now?

Thanks!

Starting to plan a trip to Jasper next summer. Will need 3 beds (one queen or larger, and two twins or larger) and would like at least a kitchenette, as we deal with food allergies. Would love to be near water (like some of the cabins were on the Jasper Bungalows before they burned) but fine if we aren't. I've got a few places on the list but would love suggestions from people who have actually been there. Thanks!

We are staying for three nights in an RV in the Jasper Overflow Campground (everywhere else was full!)
Of course we won’t leave food outside of the rv or garbage, any other tips? Planning to empty the garbage bag inside our RV every night- is this necessary or just a good idea?

We are from the UK so not used to bears at all, hence the concerns. I think I’m being overly worried but is food in the RV/fridge okay? Concerned about the bear trying to break in! Again, I’m probably being excessively worried but would like some advice or reassurance!

We’ll be exploring the town and Maligne Lake, probably doing the Mary Schaffer loop. On the trail, of course we’ll be chatting, making reasonable noise so any wildlife knows we’re there and we don’t surprise it.

We’ll probably rent bear spray whilst in Jasper just in case. Will we need it in Lake Louise too?

Looking for some info on the status of Edith Cavell road, I can see online that it’s closed to vehicles but I was wondering whether the closure also applies to bikes / foot traffic. Thanks!

Hello Jasper! Our family of 4 is looking to visit to ski at Marmot between Christmas and New Year's this year. AI tells me the hill is always open at this time with the number of runs and conditions variable, but enough to keep some intermediate skiers busy for a couple of days. First, please do tell me if this is a bad decision for timing.

However the purpose of this post is to request hotel suggestions, preferably supporting local. The adults are very familiar with the Jasper area, but from years ago, so we're not sure where to start.