Driving from Jasper, Canada to Calgary, Canada?
I'm currently planning a trip in Canada. We'll be flying into Vancouver from Los Angeles, then taking the VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper. The plan was to rent a car at Jasper then drive to Calgary. We'll be stopping along the way to see the sites, and from Calgary we'll fly out.
It seems much more common to go the other way from Calgary to Jasper. I'm curious as to how the drive is.
Also, does anyone know if there are any rental services that would allow us to rent a car in Jasper and return it in Calgary? I'm not sure how relevant this would be, but just FYI we're both foreigners and I'm aware that some rental companies have different policies for foreigner car rentals.
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The Icefields Parkway is well worth taking (it has its own website) but even in July it can be closed due to snow. I remember that snow chains were required (or maybe just provided) with the rental when I travelled there 20 summers ago, and in fact it snowed lightly in June during the drive. Thus: not recommended in February.
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Where should I stop between Calgary and Jasper?
Be sure to stop at two of the most popular waterfalls. Only about one hour away from Jasper, fed by the Athabasca Glacier, are Sunwapta Falls. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Canada and the upper falls can be viewed from the viewpoint. Next towards Jasper is Athabasca Falls.Is Jasper worth the drive from Banff?
Not only is the 3-hour Banff to Jasper drive worth your time, but it has also been named time and time again as Canada's most spectacular road. Visitors who road trip on the Icefields Parkway are treated to incredible views, close-up animal sightings, and a stop at the renowned Athabasca glacier.Is it better to drive from Banff to Jasper or Jasper to Banff?
Doing both is best, if you can. That way, if there is poor weather on your first trip, you have a second chance of seeing the scenery on the return trip. And most people agree that the views are different, but equally spectacular, both northbound and southbound.How do I get from Jasper to Calgary without a car?
If you don't have access to a vehicle, SunDog Tours operates a shuttle between Jasper and Edmonton, as well as Jasper and Calgary.Road Trip from Calgary to Jasper National Park Of Alberta Canada
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