Jasper National Park
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Contact Information:
Jasper National Park
Box 10
Jasper, AB
Canada T0E 1E0
780-852-6176 - Park headquarters
780-852-6177 - Back-country Trail Reservations
Size: 10,878 sq. km.
Location: Jasper National Park is on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of west-central Alberta, 370 km west of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Hwy 16, and 404 km northwest of Calgary via Trans-Canada Hwy 1 and the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93). The town of Jasper is located in the middle of the park. All major travel routes within the park are maintained throughout the year, although temporary closures may come into effect in the event of adverse weather conditions. Some of the park's secondary roads and facilities are open on a seasonal basis only.
Description: Jasper is the largest and most northerly of the four Canadian Rocky Mountain national parks that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located at the northern end of the spectacular Icefields Parkway, a 230-km scenic route that passes close to the Columbia Icefield and connects Jasper with Lake Louise in Banff National Park. Along the way, visitors can take a snocoach tour on the Athabasca Glacier, one of six large glaciers that cover more than 325 sq. km of mountain park. Park's rugged topography includes a number of mountains that rise to elevations above 3,000 meters, including Mt. Columbia, Alberta's highest peak at 3,782 meters. Among the five national historic sites located within the park's boundaries are the Jasper House (1813) and the Henry House (1811).
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Jasper National Park
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Places to Stay: While most campgrounds at Jasper are available on a first-come, first-served basis, Jasper does use the National Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service. To reserve a campsite at selected campgrounds, visit the 24-hour Internet service or dial toll free at 1-877-737-3783. Jasper also has hotels, hostels and home accommodations. For further information, contact Jasper Tourism & Commerce (780-852-3858) or the Jasper Home Accommodations Association (P.O. Box 758, Jasper, Alberta Canada T0E 1E0; e-mail: info@stayinjasper.com).
Operating
Hours:
Jasper National Park is open year round. The peak season in the park is during July and
August, and visitors planning on coming to the park during these months should book their accommodation well in advance.
History: Established in 1907.
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