What if I am booked to go to Jasper? Wildfire Information
If you are booked to go to Jasper, you should change your plans as Jasper National Park is closed due to wildfires (as of July 23, 2024). The town of Jasper was partially destroyed by wildfire on July 24-25 and so if you have plans to travel to Jasper at any time in...
Jasper National Park Campground Reservations in 2024
Jasper National Park Campground Reservations in 2024 Parks Canada has released launch dates for Jasper National Park campground reservations in 2024, as well as opening and closing dates for each campground. Camping reservations for Jasper National Park open at 8 am...
Can You Hike to the Columbia Icefield?
Can You Hike to the Columbia Icefield? Yes, you can hike to the Columbia Icefield. Two trails lead to the Athabasca Glacier, an accessible arm of the main icefield, but travel onto the glacier itself is only permitted on a tour as the icefield can be dangerous for...
What Movies Have Been Filmed in Jasper?
What Movies Have Been Filmed in Jasper? For decades, Jasper was a popular spot for filming Hollywood movies, but due to the restrictions in recent years, production companies looking for a mountainous setting have filmed elsewhere. THE COUNTRY BEYOND (1926) was the...
Jasper National Park Best Restaurants
What are the best Jasper National Park restaurants? Our local writers recommend the best Jasper restaurants in all price ranges.
Where to See Bears in Jasper
Where to See Bears in Jasper Two species of bears and present in Jasper National Park, grizzly bears and black bears. Both are widespread and relatively common. Bears create the most attention on Jasper National Park roads and can be seen between April and October....
Which Gondola is Better Banff or Jasper?
Which Gondola is Better Banff or Jasper? To help you decide which gondola is better, Banff or Jasper, here are some facts about each one. The Banff Gondola and Jasper SkyTram do have one thing in common—they both offer stunning mountain views, so if you have the...
What is Jasper known for?
What is Jasper known for? Largest of the Canadian Rockies national parks, Jasper is known for its wilderness filled with wildlife, hiking trails, and the Columbia Icefield. With a much quieter vibe than Banff, the TOWN OF JASPER nevertheless has all the services you...
Columbia Icefield Hiking
Columbia Icefield Hiking Columbia Icefield hiking is the best way to experience the largest and most accessible glacial area in the Canadian Rockies. The Columbia Icefield is in the south end of Jasper National Park, 105 kilometres (65 miles) south from Jasper and 132...
Jasper National Park Scuba Diving
Jasper National Park scuba diving centres on Patricia Lake, just north of the town of Jasper, which conceals the remains of a secret experiment to build an ice-covered barge that was to be used in the mid-Atlantic as a refueling dock for Allied aircraft.