VISITOR INFORMATION
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, at 10 878 km2. It was founded in 1907, and is named after Jasper Hawes, a clerk for the North West Trading Company in the 1800s. The park is located in the Eastern slopes of the Rockies, in Western Alberta. Jasper has very diverse ecosystems and landforms, consisting of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows and wild rivers. Populations of elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and other predators can be seen roaming throughout the park, as you explore the region.
Being a large park, Jasper has one of the largest trail systems in Canada, with around 1000 km of biking and multi-use trails. As well as having an extensive region, Jasper is …show more content…
Summer is mild and short, but with long days and an early sunrise and a late sunset. Autumn comes in September and October, bringing cooler temperatures ideal for camping, biking and hiking. Winter conditions are unpredictable, with cold, snowy weather or warmer winds from the Pacific and sunshine. Temperatures vary due to altitude; the higher the elevation the colder the temperature. Other factors affecting weather in the local area include latitude, shade from the mountains, prevailing winds, and winds from …show more content…
The park’s hiking trails were first discovered by aboriginal peoples, and in the 1800s European settlers came to the region. These areas have evolved from animal trodden paths, to multi-use trails are shared with bikers, horseback riders, and the wildlife. For the thrill seekers who come to Jasper, the variety of the high, icy alpine slopes of the Rockies, and the low ranges in the east, make rock climbing enjoyable. The mountains are made mostly of sedimentary rock (limestone) found near the continental drift, which is ideal for climbing. Rock climbing can be found in many different areas of Jasper, from Mount Wilcox and Sunwapta Peak at the South end of the Park, to Hawk or Pyramid Mountain near the Jasper
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, at 10 878 km2. It was founded in 1907, and is named after Jasper Hawes, a clerk for the North West Trading Company in the 1800s. The park is located in the Eastern slopes of the Rockies, in Western Alberta. Jasper has very diverse ecosystems and landforms, consisting of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows and wild rivers. Populations of elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and other predators can be seen roaming throughout the park, as you explore the region.
Being a large park, Jasper has one of the largest trail systems in Canada, with around 1000 km of biking and multi-use trails. As well as having an extensive region, Jasper is …show more content…
Summer is mild and short, but with long days and an early sunrise and a late sunset. Autumn comes in September and October, bringing cooler temperatures ideal for camping, biking and hiking. Winter conditions are unpredictable, with cold, snowy weather or warmer winds from the Pacific and sunshine. Temperatures vary due to altitude; the higher the elevation the colder the temperature. Other factors affecting weather in the local area include latitude, shade from the mountains, prevailing winds, and winds from …show more content…
The park’s hiking trails were first discovered by aboriginal peoples, and in the 1800s European settlers came to the region. These areas have evolved from animal trodden paths, to multi-use trails are shared with bikers, horseback riders, and the wildlife. For the thrill seekers who come to Jasper, the variety of the high, icy alpine slopes of the Rockies, and the low ranges in the east, make rock climbing enjoyable. The mountains are made mostly of sedimentary rock (limestone) found near the continental drift, which is ideal for climbing. Rock climbing can be found in many different areas of Jasper, from Mount Wilcox and Sunwapta Peak at the South end of the Park, to Hawk or Pyramid Mountain near the Jasper