Maligne Canyon Wilderness Hostel - Jasper National Park

A rustic and affordable hostel uniquely situated at the entrance to Maligne Canyon, a prime area for wildlife. Guests frequently see elk, deer, and bighorn sheep right outside, and the surrounding trails offer opportunities to spot bears and coyotes. It's an ideal base for budget-conscious travelers seeking direct access to Jasper's wilderness.

Location
Jasper National Park, Canadian Rockies, Canada, North America
Coordinates
52.929000, -118.006000
Website
https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/alberta/hi-jasper-maligne-canyon
Activities
budget_camp
Tank Filling
budget

Best Time to Visit Maligne Canyon Wilderness Hostel

The best months to visit Maligne Canyon Wilderness Hostel are March, April, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -15.01°C, rainfall 51.6mm, sunshine 4.6 hrs, humidity 80%
  • February: Poor, temperature -14.94°C, rainfall 56.9mm, sunshine 5.8 hrs, humidity 75.3%
  • March: Good, temperature -11.89°C, rainfall 47.3mm, sunshine 8.5 hrs, humidity 71.1%
  • April: Good, temperature -7.68°C, rainfall 44.3mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 66.1%
  • May: Good, temperature -0.75°C, rainfall 59.9mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 66.9%
  • June: Good, temperature 3.35°C, rainfall 94.6mm, sunshine 12.1 hrs, humidity 69.5%
  • July: Good, temperature 9.06°C, rainfall 99.2mm, sunshine 13.8 hrs, humidity 63.4%
  • August: Good, temperature 7.97°C, rainfall 98.9mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 66.5%
  • September: Good, temperature 3.51°C, rainfall 66.3mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 71.3%
  • October: Poor, temperature -4.57°C, rainfall 69.8mm, sunshine 6.9 hrs, humidity 79%
  • November: Poor, temperature -11.93°C, rainfall 71.2mm, sunshine 4.6 hrs, humidity 79.9%
  • December: Poor, temperature -15.23°C, rainfall 56.9mm, sunshine 3.7 hrs, humidity 79.9%

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