Taxis and Shuttle Services
One of the problems you're likely to have in Jasper if you're without transport is getting to some of the more outlying sights, strolls and trailheads. One option is to rent a bike . Another is take advantage of a variety of small-scale shuttle services that run to various sights. These tend to come and go year by year, but there's always someone prepared to start up a service. Currently services include the Tramway Shuttle (tel 852-4056 or 852-8255), which runs nine times daily in summer from outside the Via Rail-bus depot (look out for the white "Sundog" van) to the Jasper Tramway (cable car) at a cost of $24, including Tramway ticket: more importantly, it also takes in the Jasper International (or Whistlers ) Youth Hostel for $4. The Trailhead Shuttle (tel 852-3898 or 852-8389) leaves from Freewheel Cycles, 618 Patricia St, and runs once or twice daily to a variety of trailheads, including the Valley of the Five Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Overlander (all $10) and Marmot Basin Road ($15). Finally, there's the long-established Maligne Lake Shuttle , run by Maligne Tours, 627 Patricia St (tel 852-3370; 6 departures daily late June to late Sept, 3 daily mid-May to late June and last week of Sept), which will run you all the way to Maligne Lake ($12 or $24 round trip) to coincide with the company's boat cruises on the lake , or drop off at Maligne Canyon ($8), Maligne Canyon Youth Hostel ($8) and other points on the Maligne Lake Rd such as the Skyline trailheads (north $8, south $12). For a taxi , call Heritage Cab (tel 852-5558), Michael Angelo (tel 852-7277) or Jasper Taxi (tel 852-3600).
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