You may not have heard of this Jasper, but there are good reasons to become familiar with this Canadian destination. For starters, Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with gorgeous vistas and magnificent wildlife. Next, it’s a perfect location for winter activities.

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For skiing and snowboarding, Marmot Basin ski resort offers 3,000 feet of vertical terrain, with outstanding views of the Canadian Rockies and 91 trails of varying intensity accommodating all skill levels. Improvements for this season include the addition of the Knob Quad Chair and brand-new expert territory dubbed “The Cirque.”

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Participate in an unforgettable seasonal experience with a canyon ice-walking and ice-climbing adventure in Maligne Canyon. You can ascend a frozen waterfall or explore ice caves while in the company of an experienced local guide from Sun Dog Tours. Prefer to do your exploring within easy reach of shopping and coffeeshops? Take a one-hour fat tire bike tour through the town’s snow-covered landscape with Journey Bike Guides.

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If adrenaline-inducing activities are more your thing, book a heli-snowshoeing tour through Jasper’s mountain ridges and peaks with professional guides from Jasper Heli Tours. Slow down and catch your breath that night while counting stars in the park’s 6,835 square acres of Dark Sky Preserve, enjoy skating on Mildred Lake or learn the finer points of dogsledding during an outing with the pros at Cold Fire Creek Dog Sledding.