It’s a tale of two towns. Both nestled in the picturesque Rocky Mountains. Both a hot tourist draw in winter and summer alike. 

But Jasper and Banff, situated along Alberta’s western border couldn’t feel more different. 

National Post reporter, and producer of this podcast, Tyler Dawson joins the show to discuss the factors that saw Banff take off to become a glitzy destination for globe-trotters, why Jasper feels a little more rugged, and why locals in the smaller centre may prefer it that way.

Jasper versus Banff: Why one mountain town soared and the other didn't

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