Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Visit the world's second largest dark sky preserve in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies! Known for its abundant wildlife and extensive trail network; visitors from all over the world travel here to experience this very special place.
Plan your visit - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Spanning over 11,000 square kilometres, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, visitors from all over Canada and round the world travel here …
Know before you go: Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
From avoiding the crowds to the best times to visit, learn Parks Canada's travel tips for a better visit to Jasper National Park.
Activities and experiences - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Jasper offers breathtaking sites and memorable experiences. Adventurers can take advantage of incredible backcountry locations, alpine day hikes, adrenaline pumping mountain biking and great paddling.
Activities - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Joining Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks and three adjacent provincial parks, Jasper is part of the magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also home to the world’s second largest dark sky preserve where on any clear night you can look up and see billions of stars dancing overhead.
Wildfire status - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Parks Canada fire crews are currently responding to a wildfire in Jasper National Park, approximately 2 km west of Moose Lake Loop at Maligne Lake. The wildfire is about 0.2 hectares in size. Parks Canada is using two helicopters with water buckets to contain the wildfire.
Tent and RV camping - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
This newly renovated yet iconic rocky mountain campground boasts a central location and a well-connected trail network, making it a great base for exploring Jasper National Park. Whistlers is the largest campground in the park and can accommodate most sizes of motorhomes and trailers.
Wildlife watching - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Wildlife sightings are common across Jasper’s varied landscape and can be spotted year-round. Bears; such as grizzly bears (with their notably large humps) or black bears (with their tan muzzles), are most commonly seen in the valley bottoms in the spring and early summer.
How to reach us - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
For the Alberta side of the park, check http://511.alberta.ca or dial 511 (in Alberta only). British Columbia side of the park, check www.drivebc.ca or dial 1-800-550-4997. Campground reservations 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) Jasper National Park Media Relations Phone: 780-852-6190 Email: pnjmedia-jnpmedia@pc.gc.ca. Jasper Wildfire Complex ...
Summer in Jasper National Park - Jasper National Park - Parks …
Located in the heart of the park, the laid-back mountain town of Jasper offers easy access to majestic peaks, endless outdoor adventure, pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife.