11/24/2016 - 00:00
Canada’s national parks are gateways to nature, adventure, and discovery, as visitors coming in from the east know very well as they are greeted by a spectacular sight as they enter the park. The looming limestone cliffs of Roche Miette tower above the historic Athabasca Valley and the home of an early coal mining community known as Pocahontas.
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11/10/2016 - 00:00
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Read more
10/27/2016 - 00:00
Halloween is just around the corner in Jasper National Park. As you know, one of the mammals most associated with this time of year are bats. Read more
10/13/2016 - 00:00
The month of October is dark sky month in Jasper National Park and what better way to celebrate than a festival. Read more
09/29/2016 - 00:00
Jasper National Park
Jasper - September 21, 2016 – The Fiddle River Bridge will switch to single-lane alternating traffic from September 21, 2016 until approximately October 15.
Lane width is 4.8 m; Read more
09/29/2016 - 00:00
On September 18, 2016, Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Team confirmed the identity of the wreck of HMS Terror, discovered off the shores of King William Island in Nunavut. Read more
09/15/2016 - 00:00
Parks Canada will be using prescribed fire in two areas of Jasper National Park to reduce the danger of wildfire while restoring some of our landscape and providing some mitigation from Mountain Pine Beetle. Read more
09/01/2016 - 00:00
The elk mating season has arrived with the usual sightings of large male elk bugling and chasing females near the Whistlers campground. Read more
08/18/2016 - 00:00
Parks Canada protects and presents Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and fosters public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations. Read more
08/04/2016 - 01:37
Parks Canada provides gateways to nature, adventure, and discovery for visitors to national parks. One of the amazing attractions of Jasper National Park is the chance to see wild animals living free in their natural world. Read more
