The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
at The Icefield Parkway and Jasper (Alberta, Canada)
August 25, 2009 and July 31 - August 4, 2015

Jasper National Park is hailed by many as one of the most deserving of the World Heritage sites. Jasper is an inspiration to all who visit, a reminder of nature's beauty. Jasper National Park is one of the largest protected natural areas in North America with 4,200 square miles.


The two RV Gypsies entered Alberta, Canada via British Columbia. Canada in August 2009. Alberta is bounded to the west by British Columbia, to the south by Montana-USA, to the east by Saskatchewan and to the north by the Northwest Territories. The Capital of Alberta is Edmonton. The two RV Gypsies enjoyed fantastic scenery everywhere! And they saw plenty of wildlife.


Below - There was a daily fee to drive on the Icefield Parkway - money well spent because the Icefield Parkway has some of the most beautiful scenery the two RV Gypsies have ever seen - lakes, mountains, waterfalls and more around every corner, and the scenery just kept getting more awesome by the minute. The Icefield Parkway joins the Jasper and Banff National Parks in the most breathtaking beautiful drive throughout the entire Parkway. The Icefield Parkway is considered a scenic drive, not a transportation corridor. That is why everyone needs to buy a park pass to drive the parkway. Large trucks are banned and the speed limit is leisurely. The Icefield Parkway passes within viewing distance of seven ice fields (large upland glaciers) and 25 smaller glaciers and so much more.

All of the smaller photos are from 2009 and the larger photos are from 2015
Below: Entering the Icefield Parkway, to Jasper National Park and the fee station. Fees are paid each day.



Downtown Jasper
The town of Jasper is amid the serene mountain setting of Jasper National Park, which is north of Banff National Park and is the largest of Canada's mountain national parks.

Below: 2015 photos


The two RV Gypsies were able to park their RV at Whistlers Campground in Jasper National Park of Canada in 2009. Yes, the two RV Gypsies had to pay for camping plus the Icefield Parkway road fee previously paid and mentioned above. All food and food supplies, including coolers, must be stored in vehicles because this is Bear Country. Maximum length of stay is 14 days. No TV, or AT&T cell phone service. There were 781 sites but limited sites with hook-ups, so the site the two RV Gypsies got was dry-camping. There was an outdoor theater show every night at 8 p.m. which was usually about the area or wildlife.

The peaceful view, standing in front of the two RV Gypsies' RV looking up and down the campground roadway.

The RV and toad of the two RV Gypsies in their new yard at Whistlers Campground in 2009..

Below: The peaceful woods beside and behind the two RV Gypsies RV in 2009.

Below: However, upon arriving at Whistlers in 2015, the two RV Gypsies were told that the campground was full even though they have 781 sites, but they could pay here and go to Snaring River Overflow, which is dry camping. The two RV Gypsies do not like dry camping, but did not have a choice.

Below: The roads to Snaring River Overflow in 2015 with beautiful scenery and no traffic on this date. Note: Be sure to read directions correctly and do NOT let the signs fool you. Do NOT turn left into the campground that is in that area (especially if you have a big coach), but DO go over the bridge and turn right into the big empty field that is Snaring River Overflow. (At least that is how the roads went on the date that the two RV Gypsies were here. Everything is always subject to change)

Below: The two RV Gypsies parked their big RV in the big open field . No hook-ups. No Wi-Fi. No TV. But they did have peace and beautiful scenery. They were the first RV to park here on this date. However, lots more RVs came in during the next few days.

Below: The beautiful view through the dining room window of the two RV Gypsies RV at Snaring River Overflow. What a great yard to have.

Below: The two RV Gypsies took a drive into the town of Jasper both in August of 2009 and on July 31, 2015. The town of Jasper is amid the serene mountain setting of Jasper National Park, which is north of Banff National Park and is the largest of Canada's mountain national parks.



Driving just outside of Jasper in 2009, the two RV Gypsies saw a man helping a woman up the hill. He had his hand on her butt to help her up the steep climb. That's the life of an RV Gypsy, they never know what they will see, but Karen Duquette always has a camera ready.


Below: More butts - but of a different kind in 2015. The two RV Gypsies got a glimpse of the butt of some wildlife as the wildlife scampered up a hill.

What's next? The two RV Gypsies experienced so much in this area - continue on for Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls, Honeymoon Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Talbot Lake, Jasper Tramway, lots of great mountains and scenery, lots of elk, big horn sheep, mountain goats, a coyote, and then the two RV Gypsies continued driving the Icefield Parkway into Banff with more amazing scenery plus a black bear, goats, deer, Mt. Kitchener, and the Columbia Icefield. Then in 2015 it was on to Banff, tunnel mountain, hoodoos, Lake Louise, Bow Glacier, coyotes, Banff Hot Springs and so much more.......... AMAZING

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The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers at The Icefield Parkway and Jasper (Alberta, Canada) August 25, 2009 and July 31 - August 4, 2015

All of the smaller photos are from 2009 and the larger photos are from 2015

Below: Entering the Icefield Parkway, to Jasper National Park and the fee station. Fees are paid each day.

Below: 2015 photos

Below: However, upon arriving at Whistlers in 2015, the two RV Gypsies were told that the campground was full even though they have 781 sites, but they could pay here and go to Snaring River Overflow, which is dry camping. The two RV Gypsies do not like dry camping, but did not have a choice.

Below: The two RV Gypsies parked their big RV in the big open field . No hook-ups. No Wi-Fi. No TV. But they did have peace and beautiful scenery. They were the first RV to park here on this date. However, lots more RVs came in during the next few days.

Below: The beautiful view through the dining room window of the two RV Gypsies RV at Snaring River Overflow. What a great yard to have.

Below: The two RV Gypsies took a drive into the town of Jasper both in August of 2009 and on July 31, 2015. The town of Jasper is amid the serene mountain setting of Jasper National Park, which is north of Banff National Park and is the largest of Canada's mountain national parks.

Below: More butts - but of a different kind in 2015. The two RV Gypsies got a glimpse of the butt of some wildlife as the wildlife scampered up a hill.

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If you have seen all of the Alberta sites, continue on to the main Canada menu (all years) in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, The Yukon Territory, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, PEI, Nova Scotia, Campobello Island, and New Brunswick.

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The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
at The Icefield Parkway and Jasper (Alberta, Canada)
August 25, 2009 and July 31 - August 4, 2015

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