In the centre of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, lies the town of Jasper. Known for its small town charm and rustic attractions; if you're interested in exploring its rural counterparts, then you should consider car hire in Jasper. Located in one of the most picturesque locations in the whole of Canada, Jasper is a town where you can really unwind, relax and get away from it all. Hiring a car in Jasper gives visitors the opportunity to explore the Jasper National Park, take in the incredible views and check out the vast array of wildlife that the park has within it, including wolves, grizzly bears and mountain goats.
Aside from the incredible surroundings of the Jasper National Park, Jasper has plenty to offer visitors all year round, with festivals during the summer and winter, as well as a variety of events and places to see. One of the best things to see and do is Spirit Island on Maligne Lake. Hiring a car in Jasper and driving over to Maligne Lake, means that you can take one of their incredible boat tours across the lake to Spirit Island. The lake is part of the national park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and renting a car in Jasper will ensure this stunning beauty is not missed.
Those staying in Jasper who wish to further explore the country of Canada are in a perfect position to do so. Aside from the Jasper National Park, there are easy links to other great cities nearby. Renting a car in Jasper means that you can travel over to cities such as Edmonton, which is known by locals as The Festival City. Most famously, the city hosts one of the largest fringe festivals in the world, The Edmonton International Fringe Festival, second only to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in size and scale. There are plenty of museums and galleries also located in Edmonton.