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Must See

JASPER MOOSE
Moose are the largest member of the deer
family and are easy to identify because of
their long, gangly legs, palmed antlers,
and rather large nose. They’re all around
the park, even in town, but Maligne Lake
is one of the best spots to view them. Note
that moose can be aggressive, particularly
the males during the mating season from
mid-September through November, so
take care to observe from a safe distance.

Jasper Mountain. Popular as a day-trip destination
Jasper town was established in 1911 as a from the town, the lakes are noted for their
settlement for Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad excellent windsurfing and sailing conditions.
workers, who were laying track along the Equipment rental is available from two
Athabasca River Valley. As with Banff, the lakeside lodges.
coming of the railroad and the development of
park resorts went hand-in-hand, and the town
expanded. Today, Jasper has a wide range of
comfortable lodgings and great eateries.
Patricia and Pyramid Lakes
North of Jasper town, the attractive Patricia
and Pyramid lakes nestle beneath the jagged
peaks of the 9,065-ft (2,763-m) high Pyramid

Canoeist paddling across Lake Patricia
in the fall, and a busy street in the center
of Jasper town (inset)
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