June 26 Town of Jasper

We did not want to take a long drive, but did not want to stay in the campground all day,  so we took a drive into the town of Jasper.   Parked the car and walked around the square and strolled in and out of the shops. Although there was a good crowd, the numbers were not excessive yet. We could still get into the shops without fighting for our personal space.

Jasper is a quaint little town with a mountain atmosphere. The buildings are older, but well maintained, and yet the wooden floors still creek as you walk through the shops.


Everywhere you look there are flowers and the bright colors are so pretty! The town itself is being maintained by the “Friends of the Town of Jasper” and their work is supported by the gift shop they run and donations. Quite an undertaking! Nita said she was involved with the “Friends of the Library” when we lived in Heber Springs, and that was a job in and of itself! She can’t imagine taking on a whole town. 

It was a cute little town with a lot of shops and restaurants.  We enjoyed just ambling around the different shops and had a very nice lunch.  Then it was back to the campground and another round of hand and foot.  Oh no! the guys won again.  We only played one game as we intend to get up early for our trip into Edmonton so we can get to the freightliner shop as early as possible.  We will meet up with Nita and Phil later in the day at the campground.