Although I haven't been to the area since '87, I echo what Jerry and others say, the whole area Jasper/Banff/L. Louise is worth exploring....and slowing down. I've spend roughly 3 weeks in that area and the hwy to Jasper is still in my memory....snow covered peaks on both sides. I chose to be there (somewhat by default after the Expo in VAN) in Sept-Oct...after the kids went back to school....having the road and the place, in most cases, all to myself :>). It was so peaceful...it was almost like being in Alaska.

Les