Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Jasper National Park. 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
Jasper National Park is situated in Alberta, 370 km (192 mi) west of Edmonton, 404 km (256 mi) northwest of Calgary and 805 km (500 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Stretching 232 km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper, the Icefields Parkway (93 North) travels through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
2023 Annual Report - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Jasper National Park stats 2023. More than 2.48 million visitors; The park trail crew put in 20,000+ hours maintaining, constructing and grooming trails; 520,700 frontcountry campers and 15,100 backcountry campers; 80 bear attractant fruit trees removed; 400 bear incidents responded to by Parks Canada in the townsite
Activities and experiences - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Adventurers can take advantage of incredible backcountry locations, alpine day hikes, adrenaline pumping mountain biking and great paddling. For a more relaxed pace, take in one of the many scenic drives, picnic amongst majestic peaks, and enjoy unique wildlife viewing.
Know before you go: Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Jasper is just as great in the spring or fall, and most of your favourite summer attractions will still be open! Situated under the world's second largest dark sky preserve, look up 365 days a year and enjoy billions of stars dancing overhead.
Wildfire status — Jasper Wildfire Complex - Jasper National Park
The town of Jasper and Jasper National Park have been evacuated due to two active wildfires. The evacuation of the townsite and frontcountry is complete. Evacuations in the backcountry are ongoing and complete in high priority areas.
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.
Tent and RV camping - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot in the forest or a sunny family atmosphere close to town, Jasper has a campsite with your name on it. Firewood is included in the cost of camping at all campgrounds and bear proof lockers are offered for safe food storage.
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.
Day hiking in Jasper National Park - Jasper National Park - Parks …
Explore top trails in Jasper National Park. From easy family friendly walks, to challenging bucket list hikes, there is a trail for everyone.