Whistlers Campground Jasper
607 Connaught Drive Jasper, Jasper National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, T0E1E0, Canada
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“It worked for us”
Many of the more 'natural' parks are not particularly motorhome friendly and although we had difficulty turning into our spot due to nearby trees, the site was a large and pleasantly located once we were situated.
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Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at this CampgroundWhistlers Campground Jasper
The Animals I've known!
Rob
We are now in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada after driving 3,500klm from Alaska. Fir trees and more bloody fir trees, with the occasional piece of superb scenery thrown in. The boreal forests of the north are massive but only has four species of trees in it.
Have attached some shots of the local flora and fauna for your edification and enlightenment.
South from Alaska
The road trip west from Skagway to the Alaskan Hwy takes you over the mountains of the Klondike trail. Only 3,000mtrs high but very nice.
The wildlife here comes with extremely sharp teeth so we found it prudent to invest in a gas powered portable marine horn and a can of pepper spray for bears (or drug runners in Mexico), it will also be …
Canyons, Lakes and Bears
We set the alarm early this morning to beat the crowds. We both slept better after buying the self inflating mats. We left the campsite and headed south towards the ice fields highway to Maligne Canyon.
We decided to do the 12km hike down the canyon and then back thought the Forrest. The sound of the roaring canyon could be heard well …
Day 2: Heading to Jasper
Route: Shuswap Lake, BC to Jasper, Alberta
Kilometres: 530
We woke up to pouring rain at Shuswap Lake, bid farewell to our guide Samson, and hit the road – backtracking a bit to Kamloops (to get a Tim Horton's brekkie of course!) and then north to the Rockies. Keeping ourselves entertained by listening to the Pearl Jam concert in …
Day 3: Exploring Jasper National Park
Kilometres:120
Having all good intentions for a couple hikes in a few different places in the park, and perhaps even a paddle, our plans somewhat altered when we were woken a few times in the morning by heavy rain... not a good sign for a day full of outdoor adventures! Alas, with the rain easing up mid-morning, we thought to start with a …


