Established in 1907 on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Jasper National Park is part of the UNESCO ‘Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks’ World Heritage Site. The idea of a Canada-wide system of protected areas took root in the Rockies more than a century ago. Today, national parks protect significant landscapes that represent Canada's vastness and diversity. National historic sites commemorate Canada's evolution as a country, past and present. Together, they are a family of special places which symbolize the important link between stewardship of the land and respect for our human heritage. Awe-inspiring, full of scenic splendor and spanning 10, 878sq. km (4,200 sq. mi.), Jasper National Park is a living example of a protected mountain ecosystem that allows for visitors to enjoy pristine wilderness, wildlife, and some great outdoor recreation.

Facts & Stats

Park Highlights

• Jasper is the largest Rocky Mountain Park, covering 10,878 square kilometres
• Jasper is an integral part of the Four Mountain Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Jasper is home to the Athabasca River, a Canadian Heritage River
• Jasper is home to the hydrologic apex of North America (Columbia Icefields)
• Jasper is home to the highest mountain in Alberta (Columbia Mountain, 3747 m/ 12293 ft)
• Jasper is home to the Miette Hot Springs, the hottest in all the Canadian Rockies

Wildlife

• The Canadian Rockies supports 1300 species of plants, 20,000 types of insects and spiders, 40 types of fish, 16 species of amphibians and reptiles, 277 species of birds and 69 species of mammals
• Jasper has the last fully protected caribou range in the Rocky Mountains

Weather Record

• January: average high -7°C / 20 °F  average low -17°C/ 2 °F
• July: average high 23°C / 73 °F average low 8°C / 47 °F

Jasper is located

• 4 hours (366 km, 227 mi) West of Edmonton
• 5 hours (412 km, 255 mi) North West of Calgary
• 3 hours (233 km, 145 mi) North of Lake Louise
• 4 hours (287 km, 178 mi) North of Banff
• 10 hours (805 km, 499 mi) North East of Vancouver

Jasper Services

• Jasper has 25 year-round accommodations ranging from resort style and full service hotels to rustic cabins and youth hostels
• Jasper has 12 front-country campgrounds with 1750 sites available in the summer months and 225 available in the winter months
• Jasper is well known for its culinary excellence and variety. Jasper once claimed the most chefs per capita in Canada