Jasper offers first-class visitor attractions, activities,
facilities and services within magnificently scenic
wilderness surroundings of unparalleled beauty. Established
in 1907, Jasper National Park is the largest national
park in the Canadian Rockies with 10,878 square kilometres
of awe-inspiring scenic splendor.
Jasper is the wildest of the mountain parks, and
contains a superb backcountry trail system as well
as the world famous Columbia Icefields, one of the
only Icefields in the world accessible by road. It
is internationally-renowned for wildlife viewing,
and is home to some of North America's rarest animals,
including healthy populations of grizzly bears, moose,
caribou and wolves.
Shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear
lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen
forest surrounded by towering, rugged mountain peaks
- are what your eyes have been waiting to see.
Jasper is an internationally recognized four-season
destination with so much to see and do to suit everyone's
tastes. Whatever spectacular time of year you choose
to visit - just be sure you plan to stay awhile. You'll
want to have enough time to enjoy Jasper's many exceptional
offerings.
Jasper has a long tradition of hosting international
guests.
From five-star elegance to the cozy comfort of private
chalets, there are numerous hotels, motels, condominiums
resorts, lodges, bed & breakfasts and private
home accommodations that will make you feel at home
whatever your tastes. |