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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-06-25, Page 14P,II e t. - Iti - i'iu% 1 hursda� June :lb, 1:44 MOTHER JASPER, ALBERTA. where to go, what to see, where to stay, what to do. Golf Course On Lake Shore One Cour .\f r::e world operas ed 1' 'asper i'....; Lodge. Lo- cated .:1\`:1, ti:. `!ioreli!I\ a': greelt-H+.. Lac l e,t:.vert ..:lei StirCJ_ IId\ d ." the t we'r:ill n:or.ntains of the :\stil'.+.ea le‘, mac.,lat\l•ti :ria:atained and .• open toe 1 \ rvone at rel :lar green fee'. in "eptet:'her the sCi•E:e ;,. the an- nual Tote:. role tournament. Playground of The West Jasper National Par:< is the largest o: all tbe mountain pa r:\s :n the spe\.taCular West. Cur rriendl'. ne:giti`,r, I;anft F. rts, adjoin. Jasper's southern hol:ndaries. To the west, over the: e'ontineat.:1 1'n ide and only '5 ni:le s from Jasper town - is British Columbia's Robson, highest peak in the i:a;nadian Rocitle•s. ile.re in jasper i; one o: the treat l:oliday venl:es of the world. Tremendous glaciers, SNOWMOBILE and MALIGNE TOURS A THRILLING EXPERIENCE One of the most unusual tours offered anywhere in the world—travel over a live glacier into a land of ice. MALIGNE TOURS and LODGE Box 280 Jasper, Alberta, Canada Jasper House Bungalows Completely sheltered and secluded by majestic moun- tain peaks, yet only a very few minutes from the town of Jasper. TWO MILES FROM JASPER ON THE BANKS OF THE ATHABASKA RIVER. 30 UNITS, INCLUDING 20 WITH HOUSEKEEPING FACILITIES. The only thing to disturb your rest will be the murmur of the Athabaska River! FOR MORE INFORMATION — WRITE 130X 817 JASPER, ALTA. Designed To Help You Have More Vacation Fun. gleaming relics of the ice age, cascading rivers, multi -color- ed lakes, glittering snowpeaks and fascinating canyon forma- tions rank the Rockies and Jas- per at the top of vacation "places to go". Jasper alone has 4200 square miles of towering mountain ranges and wide, lake -spangled valleys, It is both a wilderness region and a modern resort, and boasts a history which provides entrancing chapters of western Canada's early story when venturesome fur traders, mis- sionaries and explorers pushed throagh its passes to the Paci- `ie' coast. Today's fortunate travellers to Jasper reap the benefit. There remain the 1::sh forests, the wandering, herds of big game, the mighty rivers, the 'lowered alplands, together witii all the amenities of modern living, good trans- portation, con;:ortable accom- modation. and facilities for a creation and respite from workaday routine. In summer the visitor roJa<- per may sightsee from his car by motoring o\er black -topped main highways and beckoning sideroads. Or he may ride or hike along captivating forest trails; swim in hot springs pools, climb among high, serrated peaks; golf on one of North America's finest courses; and try his luck at angling along Jasper's streams and among the many lakes, In Winter it's mainly skiing, curling and skating. The selection of ac- commodation is varied and complete, everything from wilderness camping to the lux- uries of finest motels and ho- tels in the Rockies. Trail Riding And Hunting Trail trips in the inspiring hack country of the Rockies be- came more popular with visi- tors every year, More and more vacationists with eyes open for something different in holidays are discovering the thrill and content of days in the saddle, and of peaceful tamps among the pines when night falls. Some rides are delightful day trips which take the riders to the summit of nearby Whistlers Mountain or along the well - kept trails of the valley. Oth- ers can be week -t nd rides to nearby, yet isolated lakes like those in the lovely Valley of The Five. And every year finds many wise outdoorsmen and their families devoting en- tire holiday time to a saddle trip deep into the remote won- derland of the Rockies. Jasper has several local saddle barns for day rides, and also licensed pack outfitters who specialize the trips farther afield. While the hunting of big game is not permitted within the borders of any National Park, Jasper is headquarters and jumping-off point for hunting trips into the vast areas beyond the park preserves. Boats for Rent Canoes and boats may be rented for use on several of the beautiful mountain lakes in the Jasper Valley. If you trail your own craft you are that much more fortunate. Jasper is also the starting point for long canoe trips down the northbound Athabasca River, waters of which eventually join those of the Mackenzie River and flow into the Arctic Ocean. Scenic Drives a Delight Jasper's two main Park high- ways provide unexcelled mo- toring pleasure through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Probably no motor trip anywhere contains so much variety in mountain viewpoints as the Jasper -Banff highway which follows the historic Ath- abasca and Sunwapta Rivers from Jasper to Columbia Ice - field for its first 65 miles. It joins the Trans -Canada High- way north of Lake Louise, less than 75 miles from Jasper Park boundary, then continues anoth- er 35 miles to Banff, skirting the glacial -fed Bow River. The other trunk highway, from Jas- per to the East Gate route to- ward Edmonton, makes a par- ticularly fine evening drive when the lakes are still, reflec- tions are superb, and many an animals likely to be seen. At Pocahontas, a good branch road leads off to Miette Hot Springs. Other popular drives in the vi- cinity of Jasper fan out to Mount Edith Cavell and Atha- baska Falls; Lac Beauvert, the Fish Hatchery, and Maligne Canyon; Pyramid Lake; over the Yellowhead Pass to Mount Robson, the highest of Canadi- an Rockies peaks; and to the Whistlers ski chalet. While all these drives may be enjoyed from your own car, local transportation companies have the latest in sight-seeing buses and `tour cars which oper- ate on schedule every day of the summer season. Most short- er trips like the local general drive, the Miette Hot Springs, and the one to snowclad Mount Edith Cavell and Glacier of the Angel, may be taken either morning or afternoon. The drive to Columbia Icefield re- quires a full day and permits time for the unique snowmobile ride over the age- old ice of Athabasca Glacier, an experi- ence which often becomes the highlight of the visitor's holi- day. YOUR OWN Private Chalet IN THE Canadian Rockies ON THE BEAUTIFUL ATHABASKA RIVER EXCELLENT DINING FACILITIES —Famous for Home Cooked Meals BECKER'S BUNGALOWSJASPEox 579ERTA Jasper Offers Winter Holiday Jasper Park is now occupy- ing an enviable position among winter resorts of western Cana- da. The long and varied slopes of the Whistlers development couple with excellent lifts and the Chalet to attract hundreds of visiting skiers each winter. Thrilling powder snow ski- ing in the high country of Mormot Basin, Maligne Lake a and the Tonquin Valley brings spring skiers to Jasper long after the snow has disappeared from the lower rims, There is summer skiing, too, in the Columbia Icefield area where year-round snow blankets the upper glacial slopes. .Jasper's winter activity is not limited to skiing. The resort also plays host to many visiting curlers each winter. Outside rinks compete in events of the annual bonspiel, a week of "roarin" fun on sheets of arti- ficial ice. Skiing and curling events always coincide with a gay ice and skating carnival, staged in the new Jasper Aren' , for a special mid -winter spoi is week. - Camping Conscious of the trend to- ward family camping, the Na- tional Parks administration has established well-equipped camp -grounds throughout the Canadian Rockies. Jasper has several of these, the largest of which is the Cottonwood Camp near the rownsite where trailers and tent campers are accommodated and where the there is electricity, running water, showers, and central kitchens. Outlying camp- grounds are smaller and are of- ten preferred by those who wish I lands and beside the friendly to "get away" into the forest- waters of a mountain stream. Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce, P. O. BOX 98, JASPER, ALTA., CANADA GENTLEMEN: Please send me more information about Western Canada's Favorite Year -Round Play- ground. NAME ADDRESS L INIMMINIMIONIMMO 25 delightful units in a quiet beautiful location. At- tractively furnished, many with open wood fireplaces as well as gas heat. The historic Athabasca River flows at front; behind is Pyramid Mountain, a famous land- mark of exploration clays. P.O. BOX 610 JASPER, ALBERTA CANADA PHONE 852-3285 Deluxe accommodation in a scenic, quiet setting at the townsite in Jasper. All 32 units are fully modern, and some have kitchens and housekeeping facilities. a DIAMOND MOTEL BOX 757 - JASPER, ALBERTA 42 MOTEL SUITES, each suite contains two single beds and one double bed, bath and shower. Housekeeping units available. Only 3 blocks from town centre. Excellent restaurant on premises. Mt. Robson Motels Ltd. BOX 88 PHONE UL 2-3327 JASPER, ALTA.