Dave shares his family adventurers on Mount Bryant, Jasper, Canada, which is named after his Great Grandfather. Mount Bryant (Jasper) 2621m (8600ft.) Located in the Upper Fiddle Creek Valley southeast of Poachers Creek. Nikanassin Range, Jasper Park, Alberta Major headwater Athabasca River. Latitude 53; 01; 00 Longitude 117; 34; 40, Topo map 83F/04 Named in 1960. Bryant, Frank (Frank Bryant was a warden in Jasper National Park, Chief Warden of Waterton National Park, and superintendent of Kootenay National Park.) Official name. … [Read more...]
A Mountain Retreat in Jasper- Alberta, Canada By Terri and Martin Hirsch
Jasper is nestled deep in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. It is Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jasper National Park celebrated its centennial in 2007 (1907-2007). We checked into the beautiful Sawridge Inn & Conference Center. As we entered the lobby we were amazed to see a three storey fireplace and a sky lit atrium. Our luxurious accommodations featured a king-size bedroom and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi. Jasper is small but has something for everyone – from dining, shopping, exploring, hiking, or simply touring. Restaurants were plentiful. At Papa George’s you could see the mountains while dining and enjoying a great meal. Our hotel restaurant, Walter’s Dining Room, had a wide selection of signature dishes and an extensive … [Read more...]