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VIA Rail's Canadian stops in Jasper on its way between Toronto and Vancouver, and buses and shuttles run from Edmonton and Banff.\r\n\r\nA car is the easiest way to get around the park; tours run to Maligne Lake and the Icefield.\r\n\r\nThe Parkway has no phone signal for long stretches, and services are limited in winter.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"From Edmonton | About 4 hours\r\nFrom Banff | About 4 hours on the Parkway\r\nVIA Rail | The Canadian\r\nCar | Easiest in the park","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Jasper","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Jasper costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Jasper is expensive, and accommodation is limited after the 2024 fire, so book early. Dorm beds start at around \u20ac35 to \u20ac60 a night. Restaurant mains cost \u20ac16 to \u20ac28 before tax and tip.\r\n\r\nAlberta has no provincial sales tax, only 5 per cent federal tax. 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