Jasper National Park Overview
Jasper National Park was established in 1907 and is the largest of Canada's Rocky Mountains parks, spanning 10,878 sq kilometers (4200 sq miles). The spectacular scenery is characterized 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.
Contact Addresses
Jasper National Park, Visitor Information Center, PO Box 10, Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0, Canada
Tel: (780) 852 6176 or (888) 773 8888.
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/banff
Transportation
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).
Location
Canada
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