Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park is an integral part of the UNESCO Rocky Mountain World Heritage Site. The park is the largest and most northerly of the four Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and covers an area of 10,878 km square (4200 square miles). The park is located north of Banff National Park via the Icefields Parkway. Jasper National Park offers a superb backcountry trail system as well as the world famous Columbia Icefields, one of the only Icefields in the world accessible by road. The park is renowned for its wildlife viewing, and is home to some of North America's rarest animals, including healthy populations of grizzly bears, moose, caribou and wolves. More than 2 million people visit the park each year.

An extensive trail system leads through the park to its many natural wonders. The scenery is often rugged, including deeply gouged Maligne Canyon and picturesque Maligne Lake. Enjoy the sounds of Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls, take in the serene beauty of glacier- covered Mount Edith Cavell or have a relaxing soak in Miette Hot Springs. All of those attractions are accessible by road or ride the tramway to the top of the Whistlers. There is a trail for everyone here ranging from the 2.5 kilometer long stroll into the Valley of the Five Lakes to a 170 kilometer long North Boundary trail trek. The most popular day hikes in the park include the Sulphur Skyline, Cavell Meadows, Bald Hills and Wilcox Pass trails. These trails are easily accessible off of the parks paved roadways.

Camping Sites are in abundance throughout the park. Jasper National Park offers one of the best backpacking areas on the continent. Any access to the back country to destinations such as Jonas Pass, Poboktan Pass, Brazeau Lake, the Tonquin Valley and the Skyline Trail is strictly controlled by Parks Canada.

Jasper National Park

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