Jasper National Park Guide

Jasper National Park was established in 1907 and is the largest of Canada’s Rocky Mountains parks, spanning 10,878 sq kilometres (4200 sq miles). The spectacular scenery is characterised by glaciers, rugged mountains, forests and meadows carpeted with alpine flowers. The park protects a range of fragile mountain ecosystems – elk, moose, bear, bighorn sheep and mule deer are regular sights – and is home to the threatened woodland caribou. Maligne Lake, 48km (30 miles) southeast of Jasper is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and its crystal clear waters are popular for boating and fishing.

Jasper National Park, Visitor Information Centre, PO Box 10, Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: (780) 852 6176 or (888) 773 8888.
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/banff

Air: Calgary International Airport, Edmonton International Airport. Rail: Train: Jasper Station. Road: Bus: Jasper Bus Station. Car: Hwy-16 (from Edmonton); Hwy-1 (from Calgary); Hwy-93 (from Lake Louise).

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