Day 7 - Sun Peaks to Jasper

A very early start today, with the bus wheels rolling by 7.00 am.  Arose at 5.00 am.  Drove through some beautiful countryside which was very green and overlooked by very high snow-capped mountains.  Saw many deer grazing by the roadside, a black bear slipping back into the bushes, and a rare sight - a moose in the wilds of the national park walking across the road.

The plains are irrigated to produce beef and dairy cattle, sheep, potatoes, and a great deal of ginseng which is mostly exported to China.  

The main source of income for Canada is derived from lumber (particularly cedar and other softwoods).       Tourism is important to the economy.

The village at Jasper last night at dusk

This guy was very relaxed until our bus load of tourists came for morning tea and disturbed his peace

Mount Robson on the edge of Jasper National Park, the highest in this range.

Typical scene all around Jasper village.

Another scene in Jasper.

The mountains are fascinatingly grand and beautiful.

A pub in Jasper.

Look under the bombshell sign for the mystery shopper in Jasper!