Majestic Canadian Rockies Part 2

In part 2  we will explore Jasper, Alberta. Jasper became a national park in 1907 and is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.

The town of Jasper was originally name Rocky Mountain House but was renamed in 1817 for Jasper Hawes, who took over the trading post in the same year.*

Just before reaching the town of Jasper, along highway 16, is Jasper Lake.

Jasper Lake

Above the town of Jasper is the towering Pyramid Mountain.

Pyramid Mountain taken from Sixth Bridge

There are two great hiking trails at Pyramid Mountain. However, I haven’t yet explored them. I hope to hike them this summer and post the photos I get along the way.

Where will my photos take me next?

B 😀

* Taken from “The Story Behind Alberta Names” by Harry M. Sanders

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