Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Jasper National Park.
Q:What is the recommended stay duration at Jasper National Park?
A:Minimalist (3 Days)
Driving/Sightseeing: 1 Day
Hiking/Exploring: 1 Day
Activities/Tours/Special Programs: 1 Day
Adventurist (6 Days)
Driving/Sightseeing: 2 Day
Hiking/Exploring: 2 Day
Activities/Tours/Special Programs: 2 Day
Notes: Jasper National Park is located in the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta, this park has a total of 4,200 square miles to roam in. You can drive, take a bus tour or hike to the top of mountains and see the glacier at the Columbia Ice Field. Depending on when you go there is winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. During the summer hiking or sightseeing is abundant with many mountains and lakes to adventure too. If you would like a educational experience check out Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives or The Den – Jasper's Wildlife Museum. For the less adventurous type you can spend a day golfing or riding on a horse or relax in one of the hot springs. Visit the Jasper Information Center to learn more on all the activities Jasper has to offer.
Q:How far is Jasper National Park from Banff National Park?
A:Banff National Park is located about 180 miles South East of Jasper National Park. Many visitors to Canada's National Parks will go to both parks in one vacation. The 180 miles can take close to four hours, so many people split up there stays between the two parks.
Q:Do I need a passport if I am going to Jasper National Park?
A:Visitors to the National Parks in Canada, that are not Canadian, will need a passport to enter the country. People visiting the park should make this a priority, and be sure to have passports for your group before you head out to Canada to enjoy your National Park experience.
Q:How much is the entrance fee at Jasper National Park?
A:A day pass provides entry into Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Waterton Lakes and Elk Island. The pass is valid until 4:00 pm on the day after purchase. Park passes are available in person at Canad's park gates and information centers.
Daily
Adult $10.50
Senior $9.00
Youth FREE
Family/Group $21.00
Adult: Person 18 to 64 years of age Senior: Person 65 years of age or over Youth: Person 6 to 17 years of age Family/Group: Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park. School Groups: Students of elementary and secondary schools.
Q:What are the temperature variances in Jasper Park?
A:
Month
High (F°)
Low (F°)
January
23
6
February
30
11
March
41
19
April
51
28
May
60
36
June
67
43
July
71
47
August
71
45
September
71
38
October
62
30
November
50
17
December
23
8
Q:What are Jasper red chairs?
A:
The red chairs are Adirondack chairs placed in quiet scenic locations throughout Jasper National Park. Feel free to sit and enjoy the views. Some chairs are difficult to find others are easy.
Location of red chairs:
Cottonwood Slough viewpoint
Lower Maligne day-use area
Maligne Lake picnic area
Mt Christie viewpoint
Old Fort Point Trail on the “second summit”
Pyramid Overlook Trail (2b)
Valley of the Five Lakes between Third and Fourth Lakes.
Wilcox Pass Trail
Q:Is there cellular and WiFi service at Jasper National Park?
A:
Cell phone coverage is not reliable throughout Jasper National Park and no cell phone reception along the Icefields Parkway. Do not rely on your cell phone while exploring Jasper Park. No WiFi service is available in the park. However, the Parks Canada Centre in Jasper does offer limited free WiFi.
Q:Are pets allowed in Jasper National Park?
A:
Yes! Jasper National Park and the town of Jasper are very pet-friendly. Most trails in the park welcome dogs with the exception of Opal Hills, Bald Hills, and Cavell Meadows. Great trails for you and your pet are Maligne Canyon, Old Fort Point, Wilcox Viewpoint, Pyramid Lake Loop, and Valley of the Five Lakes. Pets must be on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after their pets. In the town of Jasper, there is an off-leash dog park for your pet to run free, the park is fully enclosed and is located at Hazel Avenue and Sleepy Hollow Road. Many activities and restaurants also welcome pets.
Q:What is a Dark Sky Preserve?
A:
A Dark Sky Preserve is a commitment to preserve and protect the night sky and to reduce light pollution. On March 26, 2011, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada officially designated the park a Dark Sky Preserve. Jasper has taken steps to minimize the light impact in the park. The Annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival is held in October every year. Jasper offers a 40 seat planetarium and a nightly telescope tour during their festival in October. Any time of the year the best locations for seeing the night sky are Maligne Lake, Old Fort Point, Pyramid Island, and the toe of Athabasca Glacier.
