As of Thursday, March 1st, backcountry trails in the Maligne Valley, Sunwapta, and North Boundary have opened for winter use.
Parks Canada would like to thank Jasper National Park’s winter recreationalists for respecting these seasonal closures that help support caribou conservation. Read more
Sure we all know the winter season can be a little long, but it doesn't have to be. Embrace it and "Learn to Love Winter" with us this Alberta Family Day Weekend. Our Park Interpreters will be offering free guided snowshoeing for the whole family throughout the weekend. *All programs are free and offered at the Whirlpool Winter Hub, south of the Jasper townsite. Read more
Jasper National Park offers a wide range of easy short ski touring, alpine ski touring and ski mountaineering day trips to long multi-day glacial traverses. These areas are often in wild and uncontrolled avalanche and glacier terrain. Read more
We've reached the unofficial midway point of winter in the Mountains. It's a great time to get out and enjoy Jasper National Park. Join Parks Canada’s senior interpreter, Brian Catto at the Whirlpool Winter Hub. He’ll be offering a variety of programs during Jasper in January, now through January 28, 2018 and Family Day Weekend (February, 16 – 19, 2018). Read more
Looking for a place to warm up, have a picnic or even brave the cold and camp out under the stars on a blanket of snow? Whirlpool Winter Hub is your basecamp for winter adventure! Located 22 km’s from the Jasper townsite along Highway 93A, bring your skis, winter boots and snowshoes and get the quintessential Canadian winter experience.
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