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Jasper National Park

607 Connaught Drive, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada

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“"wild" in every sense of the word”

Jasper is the gentle giant of the Rockies, offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. As one of Canada’s oldest and largest national parks, established in 1907, Jasper was once seen as an island of civilization in a vast wilderness. More recently, it has become a popular getaway from urban life, and a special place to reconnect with nature. With nearly 1000km of trails, thousands of campsites, wildlife beyond measure and the largest Dark Sky Preserve on the planet, there are endless ways to enjoy the magic of Jasper National Park. The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper is wild in every sense of the word. Its landscape covers an expansive region of rugged backcountry trails and mountainous terrain juxtaposed against fragile protected ecosystems as well as the world-renowned Columbia Icefield. It’s also chock-full of wildlife, home to some of North America’s healthiest populations of grizzly bears, moose, and elk along with thousands of species of plants and insects. The park comprises rough-and-tumble mountains, valleys, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows, and rivers along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in western Alberta. More than 615 miles of hiking trails offer day and overnight trips. A number of spectacular mountain drives also beckon. Established in 1907, Jasper protects what’s left of the wildlife that was once commonplace in the West. While other areas have seen a dramatic decline in wildlife, strong populations of plants and animals persevere here. The park’s elevation range, geology, geography, and climate serve as a safe habitat for a variety of species. Due in part to the incredible diversity of wildlife found here, Jasper is part of the UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site, one of 15 World Heritage sites in Canada. It is home to nearly 70 species of mammals whose health and survival depend on the park. That’s why it’s crucial that visitors make as few disturbances as possible. Some of the park's scenic attractions include Mount Edith Cavell, Pyramid Lake with Pyramid Mountain, Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, and the Tonquin Valley. Other attractions are the Marmot Basin ski area; the Snocoach tours of the Athabasca Glacier, an outlet glacier of the Columbia Icefield; Athabasca Falls; the Jasper Tramway, and numerous other outdoor related recreational activities (such as hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, rafting, kayaking and camping). The Miette Hot Springs are located close to the northeast entrance. The Miette Hot Springs are created by an extremely hot spring cooled by the mountain to temperatures suitable for humans. The Icefields Parkway is a highway 230 km (140 mi) in length from Lake Louise, Alberta in Banff National Park, to Jasper, Alberta. The highway parallels the continental divide, providing motor and cycle access to the mountains. The Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls are both accessible by the road.

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Jade Heilmann

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November 25, 2014
Rated 5.0

Jasper is a MUST stop in Canada. You can't say you've seen Canada until you've seen the Rockies, Jasper, and the IceField Parkway.

Check out our video of just one week between Jasper and Banff and all the wildlife we encountered. :)

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Joel Schat

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July 14, 2014
Rated 5.0

Jasper is an absolute treasure of a national park. The community and general feel of the people who live/travel here is always special to me! I have met some really good friends here! Anyways this is a place you definitely want to explore with friends if your into hiking as most of the mountain top hikes you can only do with a group as there is too much bear danger! That being said there is still a ton of stuff to see that isn't as intense of a hike to get to including hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers and a mountain top you can reach via gondola!
All in all a trip you would definitely not regret!

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hlackey

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September 07, 2016
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Would be beautiful to see! Went to Banff when I was younger would love to go back, unfortunately it seems anyone who has made a mistake in their life can not get into Canada!! While we let every Tom, Dick and Harry into our country. Oh Well Plenty of Beautiful Places to SEE AND SPEND MONEY AT HERE IN THE USA

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Jasper National Park

607 Connaught Drive
Alberta
T0E 1E0 Canada
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