Jasper National Park
Rocky Mountains : Alberta, Canada
( Jasper National Park activities and adventures include golfing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, boating, birdwatching, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, cycling, rafting, camping, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing and more! )
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park was first established in 1907 and is one of the most popular parks in Canada. Prior to becoming a park the region was home to Jasper House which was built on the shores of Brule Lake in 1820 and acted as a fur trading post for servicing the Rocky Mountain wilderness region.
Today, the region is a national park measuring over 10,800 square kilometres. There are many opportunities to explore and view glaciers, icefields, wildflower meadows, snow capped mountain peaks, hot springs, wildlife, waterfalls, historic sites, hiking trails, canyons, alpine lakes and rivers.
Jasper, National Park along with the the Yoho, Kootenay and Banff National Park including the Mount Robson. Hamber and Assiniboine Provincial Parks combine to create the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site.
The townsite of Jasper, Alberta, Canada in the Jasper National Park is the only resort village located within the park boundaries. The town is home to many services important to travelers when exploring and visiting in the park including accommodations, tours, guides, gas stations, grocery stores, equipment rentals, gift stores, museums, internet, banks, restaurants, coffee shops. post office, parks office and more.
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy #93) and the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy #16) are the two main transportation routes when traveling in the park. However... to stop and enjoy quality time in the region requires a park pass which is available from the park rangers positioned at any of the toll booths when entering the park or from the park office in Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Jasper National Park is a year round activity, adventure, recreation and vacation destination for many who visit Alberta, Canada. There are over 1200+ kilometres of recreation trails and hundreds of lakes, rivers, creeks and streams located within Jasper National Park.
Some of the summer activities enjoyed in the park include fishing, swimming, hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, cycling, sightseeing, picnicking, rock climbing, flightseeing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, boating, horseback riding and golfing,
Some of the winter activities enjoyed in the Jasper National Park include downhill skiing and snowboarding on the local ski hill, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice skating, heli skiing, dog sledding and ice climbing.
There are many tour groups and guiding companies operating in the Jasper region providing summer and winter adventures.
How to Get to the Jasper National Park
From Alberta: The south entrance to the park is via Highway #93 (Icefields Parkway). First travel to the mountain resort village of Lake Louise in the Banff National Park and then travel north on Hwy #93 to the Jasper Park which leads to the community of Jasper.
The east entrance to Jasper National Park is through the community of Hinton, Alberta located on the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy #16). From Hinton travel west into the park and then to the community of Jasper, Alberta.
From British Columbia: From Prince George, British Columbia travel Highway #16 (Yellowhead Highway) east through Mount Robson Provincial Park before entering the Jasper National Park and then connecting with the community of Jasper.
Neighbouring Communities
to Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Hinton, Alberta Banff, Alberta |
Edmonton, AB |
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Alberta, Canada - Jasper National Park Activity Guide & Directory
