Originally Posted by
dhuey
I'm under the impression that the town of Jasper isn't anything special, and that it's more the surroundings. Are there nearby attractions in Jasper that make it worth staying there for two nights? Thanks once again.
Since your wife is doing a triathlon I assume you guys are fit and interested in outdoor activities. There is tons of hiking around the Jasper townsite and along the Icefields Parkway towards Lake Louise. Everything from difficult, full-day hikes (e.g. the scramble to the summit of Pyramid Mountain which starts about 10 minutes behind Jasper) to leisurely strolls around Maligne Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in the country.