Hike over a mountain pass and marvel at spectacular scenery, travel on horseback in the path of early explorers or take a break from skiing to stop and look at animal tracks in the snow. Year-round, Jasper National Park offers opportunities to discover its incredible landscape and rich human history.
The most popular park activities are described here along with important safety information. To get the most out of your visit, consider attending a Parks Canada interpretive program or hiring a licensed guide.
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It covers the eastern slopes of Rocky Mountain (peaks with a height of up to 3,747 m, narrow and steep-sided valleys, mountain lakes, glaciers).
Oblewa County in the west Atlantic Ocean, and in the north of the River Shannon - the longest river in Ireland.
Discover Jasper® - Mountains are Jasper's calling card. Deep in the Alberta Rockies, peaks crown the horizon in every direction. The vast majority are pristine and will remain that way, preserved under the aegis of Canada's national parks system. Mountain sheep, bears, wolves, elk and mountain goats have a secure home here, and can often be seen when simply driving down the road. To improve the chance of spotting a Grizzly bear, adventure seekers can opt for a hiking tour or explore the surrounding wilderness on horseback. But even from inside the car, the mountain views are spectacular. In particular, the road south of Jasper to Lake Louise is renowned for its breathtaking vistas. About halfway down, motorists often stop at the Columbia Icefield to view a still mighty but receding glacier, part of the Icefields Parkway and Eastern Slopes region. In the town of Jasper itself, visitors enjoy a peaceful small-town atmosphere, while chalets, B&Bs and famous Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge offer a wide range of accommodation often in building reflecting a distinct alpine architecture. For information about visitor destinations near Jasper, visit Edmonton, Hinton, Lake Louise and Valemount, BC. |
Jasper County was formed in 1831 out of Clay and Crawford Counties. It was named for Sgt. William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina. In the defense of Fort Moultrie in 1776, when the staff of the American flag was shot away, Sgt. Jasper erected a temporary staff, and waved the flag at the British until a new staff was erected.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 970 square miles (2,511 km²), of which, 937 square miles (2,428 km²) of it is land and 32 square miles (83 km²) of it (3.32%) is water.
