Nature and science

Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park is closed

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Jasper

Everyone in Jasper must evacuate now. Wildfire status.

Reservations from July 23 to August 6 in Jasper National Park will automatically be cancelled and fully refunded

Reservations from July 23 to August 6 in Jasper National Park will automatically be cancelled and fully refunded. There is no need for further action on the part of visitors for these cancellations and refunds.

Reopening dates will be confirmed when available and any further cancelations communicated as required. If you wish to cancel reservations beyond August 6, regular cancellation charges may apply.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this news brings to your travel plans. We appreciate your patience as we take necessary action to keep our visitors safe.

Jasper National Park protects a vestige of the wildlife that once blanketed the West. While the last 200 years have seen a dramatic decline in wildlife in most parts of North America, healthy populations of plants and animals have persisted inside the park.

The Canadian Rockies are known to support 1300 species of plants, 20,000 types of insects and spiders, 40 types of fish, 5 species of amphibians and 1 species of reptiles, 277 species of birds and 53 different species of mammals including: humans; elk; deer; moose; caribou; bighorn sheep; mountain goats; bears; coyotes; wolves; beavers; pine martens; lynx; porcupines; cougars; snowshoe hares and wolverines.

Conservation

Conserving and restoring ecological integrity is our first priority in park management. Parks Canada's goal is to allow people to enjoy national parks as special places without damaging their integrity.

Animals

Jasper's elevation range, geology, geography and climate create diverse habitats for a surprising variety of species.

Environment

Come discover this natural environment for yourself – you’ll see why it was so critical to protect it and why this area warranted being designated a national park.

Women in Science

Get inspired by women working in science – sharing their stories, advice, and the career paths that brought them to work in Jasper National Park.

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