Please note that our call center will close at 5:00 p.m. MST on December 24th and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. MST on December 26th. Additionally, the call center will close early at 6:00 p.m. MST on December 31st and will resume regular hours from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. MST on January 1st, 2025. We appreciate your understanding.
Jasper is Open: We're thrilled to welcome guests back to Jasper National Park. Please note that we are in the process of updating this page for accuracy. For the latest information, visit our Jasper Re-Opening Update page.
Jasper is a photographer's paradise, and once you're here, you may never want to leave.
Offering a wide range of activities and things to do, Jasper is famous for its abundant wildlife and numerous, picturesque hiking trails. History buffs will also find plenty of attractions to pique their interest in this charming railway town.
Tucked partway down the eastern shore of spectacular Maligne Lake, Spirit Island is that perfect little spot we all dream of. Visit it on the Maligne Lake Cruise. Come later in the day for that gentle light that makes for great a photo op.
Here in the Canadian Rockies’ most northerly park and amid some of its most rugged landscapes, there is a range of hikes from easy, marked trails all the way through to longer, back-country hikes. Jasper National Park really is a hiker’s paradise.
Drive out onto the Athabasca Glacier with an experienced guide, and get up close and personal with this ancient and dramatic landmark.
Explore the glaciology, hydrology, biology and more of the remarkable Columbia Icefield on an interpretive cliff-edge walkway. Then, step out on this stunning glass-floored observatory, a full 280 metres over the Sunwapta Valley.
Jasper is rich in wildlife including caribou, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, wolves and even cougars. The 25-kilometre hike to the Sunwapta Falls, for instance, leads through major bear and moose habitats.
This guided trip in an aerial tramway takes you up Whistlers Mountain to an upper station, 2,277 metres above sea level. Boardwalks, complete with interpretive plaques, provide a safe place to enjoy the views, or you can head out on one of the many hiking trails to the summit.
The Jasper Park Information Centre is one of many historic sites in Jasper, which also include the old train station, post office and fire hall.
A treasure house of artifacts and stories about Jasper’s rich history.
Marmot Basin, close to the town of Jasper, is a world-class ski resort with a range of terrain for all abilities.
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