Most of the major airlines and several regionals fly into Edmonton International Airport on a regula

Most visitors to Jasper National Park arrive via either Edmonton International Airport (YEG) or Calgary International Airport (YYC). anaheim hotels This is a brief guide to the airports and how these 2 Alberta, Canada airports fit into Jasper National Park vacation itineraries.
Both Edmonton Airport and Calgary Airport are large, full-service international airports served anaheim hotels by several airlines and car rental agencies. Their locations anaheim hotels make them good choices for various types of Jasper National Park vacation itineraries.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) serves 50 non-stop domestic, U.S. and international destinations. I found it to be an easy airport to navigate. Just get off the plane and follow the clear signs to baggage pick-up.
* The * next to the airlines or car rental agency denotes that they serve both Edmonton and Calgary. For those doing a 4 corners trip (visiting 1 Edmonton, 2 Jasper, 3 Banff and 4 Calgary or reverse), it is often cheaper to use the same airline and do an open-jaw flight. An open-jaw flight is when you flying into one airport and out another. Sometimes anaheim hotels this is simply called a multi-city flight. You ll need a car agency at both airports too. I like this form of flying because it is more travel for the money, usually the same amount of money.
Most of the major airlines and several regionals fly into Edmonton International Airport on a regular anaheim hotels basis. Some fly in several times a day while others only a few times a week. These are the airlines:
The drive from Edmonton to Jasper is an easy 3 hours and 27 minutes to 4 hours with a few places to stop for a stretch or meal along the way like Edson and Hinton. Highway 16 is straight and flat from Edmonton all the way to Hinton. There s little anaheim hotels traffic outside of Edmonton. After Hinton, the Canadian Rockies start creeping up and the scenery changes to snow-capped mountains.
If your flight arrives late in the evening, it may be better to spend the night in Edmonton to get a good night s rest. Then, do the Edmonton to Jasper drive in the morning. If time permits in Edmonton, the West Edmonton Mall is an adventure in itself.
Another option is to split the Edmonton to Jasper drive in two. The first night, drive halfway to Jasper, staying the night in the small town of Edson, Alberta. Edson has plenty of hotels and dining options. Then, wake up early and you ll only be 1 1/2 to 2 hours from the Jasper National Park east entrance and Miette Hot Springs .
For Banff National Park to Jasper National Park vacations, Calgary International Airport (YYC) makes a great starting point. Calgary, Alberta is best known for the Calgary Stampede, the famous Canadian stampede/festival that runs for 10 days every July. Calgary stays fun the rest of the year with museums, dining, the Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Calgary Olympic Park, and many other activities.
Calgary Airport is about 1 1/2 hours to Banff village. Lake Louise is a short drive from that. Spend some time in Banff National Park and then go to Jasper National Park, adjacent to Banff on the north. Then head back to Calgary or head east to Edmonton.
I ve had good luck with HotWire.com for car rentals and have scored prices below Orbitz, Travelocity and the likes. HotWire seems to lack a way to request open-jaw/multi-city car rentals though. CheapTickets.com is a place to find good multi-city car rental options.
First, be cognizant of flight cancellation rules. Ticket rules vary greatly with low price tickets having the least flexibility. If you end up needing to change dates, sometimes the terms and conditions impose a minor penalty. Other times, a ticket s terms and conditions can say no cancellation, no changes, no refunds.
Next, have peace of mind. An easy way to have peace of mind is to purchase some form of flight insurance. While exact rules vary, most flight insurance policies provide reimbursement in the event of sickness or certain types of emergencies. Some airlines and flight anaheim hotels search websites offer it. Others don t. There are also independent travel insurance providers who provide extended/custom coverage at a price. I ve paid around $20 per ticket for insurance in the past.
I am planning a short trip to Jasper in Sept and really looking forward to going back. I worked in the gift shop at Jasper Park Lodge in 1961 and have never had the opportunity to return. This is a quick side trip on the way to a family get together in Kelowna. I will be staying at the lodge and am very excited.
After you go back, it would be interesting to know how your impression anaheim hotels of Jasper has changed from 1961 to now. One thing you missed by just 3 years was the Jasper Tramway. The tramway began operating in 1964.
I would do the Jasper Tramway and take in the views from the upper terminal anaheim hotels which overlooks Jasper townsite. You ll see how the town has changed. There s a little cafeteria-style restaurant at the top terminal too. Maybe have lunch there and take in the view through the big windows.
You could probably also fit in a trip to Maligne Lake and do the boat tour to Spirit Island. Then, depending on time and remaining daylight, you could head south on Highway 93 and stop at Athabasca Falls, or spend time in Jasper townsite, or just head towards dinner either in the townsite or at the Jasper Park Lodge.
anaheim hotels If you skip Maligne Lake, you could instead go down the Icefield Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier. If you make it down to the Athabasca Glacier, you ll notice how much it has receded since 1961. The newer snowcoach offers a more comfortable ride to a place on the glacier where you can get out and breath the glacier anaheim hotels air.
I imagine that if you are heading to Kelowna, you could take highway 16 west to 5 and then head south west. If you have time, you could instead take the long, long way by driving down Highway 93 and then west on 1. Doing so would take you through 4 national parks in 1 day! Jasper, Banff, Yoho and Glacier. It s probably anaheim hotels a lot of park admission fees and a very long day of driving though!