Pyramid reflections

We respectfully acknowledge that Jasper National Park is located in Treaty 6 and 8 as well as the traditional lands of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Sewepmec, Stoney, and Métis Nations. We mention this to honour the people of these territories, and to thank them for their contribution to building our park, our province and our nation.

The town of Jasper is in the heart of Jasper National Park. The park’s shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal-clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forest — all surrounded by towering mountains — are some of the reasons the park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s one of 20 such sites in Canada. 

At 11,228 square kilometers (4,335 square miles), Jasper National Park is also Canada’s largest park in the Rocky Mountains and the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world.

Jasper offers breathtaking sites and memorable experiences. Adventurers can take advantage of incredible backcountry locations, alpine day hikes, adrenaline pumping mountain biking and great paddling. For a more relaxed pace, take in one of the many scenic drives, picnic amongst majestic peaks, and enjoy unique wildlife viewing. Winter highlights include snowshoeing, skiing on groomed trails, fat biking, skating and more!

“It’s the perfect place to reconnect with nature and marvel at the majesty of the universe.”

Jasper National Park is home to many large mammals, including grizzly bears and the rare woodland caribou – a species at risk and symbol of Canadian wilderness with Parks Canada investing millions of dollars in a Caribou breeding facility in hopes of boosting the population. Jasper has 69 species of wildlife including Grizzly and Black Bears, Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep and  Mountain Goats. 82 songbird species regularly breed in the park and an additional 44 species have been recorded. There are 5 native amphibian species, 14 native species of fish in Jasper, along with 4 non‑native species.

“You are not in the mountains, the mountains are in you!”