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Jasper National Park
Box 10
Jasper, AB
Canada
T0E 1E0
Phone:
(780) 852-6176
Fax:
(780) 852-6152

Back-country Trail Reservations
(780) 852-6177

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Jasper National Park of Canada

Activities


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.

We are working hard to develop the content for this section. In the meantime, if you wish to receive information on this subject, do not hesitate to contact us at the address found on the left-hand menu of the main page. We will gladly answer your request.

Park Activities
Commercial Activities
Guided Adventures
Prohibited Activities
Safety and Hazards

Go Up Park Activities

Summer
Backpacking
Mountain Biking
Boating
Camping
Climbing / Mountaineering
Driving
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Interpretive Programs & Events
Picnicking
Photography
Rainy Day Activities
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Bird Watching
The Athabasca Glacier and The Columbia Icefield

Winter
Avalanche Terrain Ratings
Cross-Country Skiing
Driving
Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
Ice Skating
Skiing
Snowshoeing
Winter Walks
Wildlife Viewing
Ski Touring
The winter campground is at Wapiti.
2006 Campground Fees and Opening Dates

If the activity you are interested in is not listed above, check under Commercial Activities or Prohibited Activities. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, contact park staff:

Information Centres


Go Up Commerical Activities

Contact Jasper Tourism and Commerce for information on the following activities and equipment rentals.

Boat Tours, Bowling, Dining, Dog Sledding, Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding, Gondolas, Golfing, Guided Sightseeing Trips, Hiking Tours, Horseback Riding, Ice Walks, Museums & Art Galleries, Performances, Pools, Rafting Tours, Sleigh Rides, Snocoach Tours, Spas, Special Events and Waterslides.

Jasper Tourism and Commerce


Go Up Guided Adventures

Explore the parks with a local guide. Whether your interpretive guide works for Parks Canada or for a private company licensed to operate within the mountain national parks, we share a common commitment to providing you with excellent customer service, knowledgeable guides and stimulating, safe adventures.

Hire a Local Guide

Numerous guiding companies are licensed by Parks Canada to offer their services within Jasper National Park, for example: interpretive day hiking or snowshoeing guides, backpacking and mountaineering guides, horse-back and boat-trip guides, and fishing guides.

Before booking your guided activity, you should ensure that the company you are considering is legally licensed to operate within the national park. Please report any illegal or inappropriate guiding activities to Parks Canada by calling 403.762.1470.

If you are considering a guided hiking, snowshoeing or mountaineering experience, look for guides who are accredited by either or both the following professional organizations, for the highest standards of local knowledge and safety:

The Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association (MPHIA)
www. mphia.org

The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)
www.acmg.ca


Go Up Prohibited Activities

The following activities are not compatible with park goals, and are therefore prohibited in Jasper National Park:

  • Collecting natural (eg. wildflowers, rocks, mushrooms, berries) or cultural objects (eg. arrowheads)
  • Hunting
  • Motorized off-road travelling
  • Ice Fishing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Paragliding, Parachuting, Hang gliding or any heavier-than-air aircraft
  • Using personal watercraft (seadoos, wave runners, jet skis, super jet, etc).

 

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