07/13/2017 - 00:00
July 1 to August 31, 2017
Park interpreters love sharing their passion for park stories and want to help you and your family make memories and inspire your connections with nature and history. Through a variety of programming they entertain, educate and help you discover all that Jasper National Park has to offer. Read more
06/29/2017 - 00:00
The Mount Edith Cavell Day Use Area continues to receive much needed improvements this year. During summer 2017, construction is taking place on the parking lot and access road at the end of the Cavell Road. This will provide safer access, additional parking and an improved visitor experience to the area. Read more
06/15/2017 - 06:50
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous Peoples. Read more
06/02/2017 - 01:44
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05/18/2017 - 00:00
One of the amazing experiences of living in Jasper National Park is the opportunity to see wild animals living free in their natural world. Given the size of Jasper, the variety of activities and over two million visitors every year, it takes a conscious effort from each of us to make sure we do not harm the very thing that makes the park special: its wild nature. Read more
05/04/2017 - 00:00
Camping is an iconic Canadian experience and Parks Canada is proud that families from coast to coast to coast choose to create lasting memories in their national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas. Jasper National Park is geared up and looking forward to welcoming new and returning visitors in 2017. Read more
04/06/2017 - 00:00
This week’s National Park News was written by Natalia Wycislak, who was part of a group of university students from the University of Manitoba who recently visited the Mountain Parks. As part of the trip they did some important volunteer work in Jasper National Park. Parks Canada thanks Natalia and the entire University of Manitoba group for their help.
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03/30/2017 - 00:00
When the weather begins to warm, the thickness of natural ice around Jasper National Park can change from day to day. The Visitor Safety team has some tips to remember before heading out for that early spring adventure.
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03/09/2017 - 00:00
The Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the world, offering visitors vistas of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, glacier-fed rivers and lakes. It also provides an opportunity to glimpse some notable Rocky Mountain wildlife, such as mountain goats, bighorn sheep, wolves, black bears and eagles.
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02/23/2017 - 00:00
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience nature and learn more about our cultural and natural heritage.
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