Remain in your vehicle and move on after a few minutes. Your respect for the animals' need to eat and rest undisturbed will help them survive the winter months. More about Wildlife in Jasper Skating Skating on a mountain lake is an exhilarating experience when conditions are right. Outdoor rinks are maintained all winter in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Natural ice conditions in Jasper are not monitored or signed.
Most trails are too snowy or icy to hike safely in winter.
However, strolls around the townsite and at area resorts are usually well maintained. Ask at the Jasper National Park information centre for recommendations. In some locations private interpretive guides offer ski and snowshoe trips, canyon hikes, dog sledding, van tours, sleigh rides, and other winter activities. Look for guides and businesses accredited by the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association. Maligne Canyon Maligne Canyon is a magical place in winter - viewed from above or explored from below.