Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Winter in Jasper National Park. From our snow-covered mountain peaks to our lightly dusted forests, the landscape is a winter wonderland awaiting adventure.
Plan your visit - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Spanning over 11,000 square kilometres, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, visitors from all over Canada and round the world travel here …
Know before you go: Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Jasper is just as great in the spring or fall, and most of your favourite summer attractions will still be open! Situated under the world's second largest dark sky preserve, look up 365 days a year and enjoy billions of stars dancing overhead.
Activities and experiences - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
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.
Jasper Wildfire 2024 - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
The town of Jasper and Jasper National Park have been evacuated due to two active wildfires. The evacuation of the townsite and frontcountry is complete. Evacuations in the backcountry are ongoing and complete in high priority areas.
Wildlife watching - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Wildlife sightings are common across Jasper’s varied landscape and can be spotted year-round. Bears; such as grizzly bears (with their notably large humps) or black bears (with their tan muzzles), are most commonly seen in the valley bottoms in the spring and early summer.
Tent and RV camping - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
This newly renovated yet iconic rocky mountain campground boasts a central location and a well-connected trail network, making it a great base for exploring Jasper National Park. Whistlers is the largest campground in the park and can accommodate most sizes of motorhomes and trailers.
Activities - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Joining Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks and three adjacent provincial parks, Jasper is part of the magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also home to the world’s second largest dark sky preserve where on any clear night you can look up and see billions of stars dancing overhead.
Wildfire status - Jasper National Park - Parks Canada
Parks Canada fire crews are currently responding to an out-of-control wildfire in Jasper National Park. The wildfire is located approximately 6 km north of Highway 16 (by the west park gate) and approximately 22 km west of the Jasper townsite. The fire is approximately 2 to 3 ha in size.
Summer in Jasper National Park - Jasper National Park - Parks …
Located in the heart of the park, the laid-back mountain town of Jasper offers easy access to majestic peaks, endless outdoor adventure, pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife.