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a < GENERAL INFORMATION RECREATION GOLF SIGHTSEEING FAUNA AND FLORA z An 18-hole golf course operated by the Canadian National BATHING AND SWIMMING Railways in conjunction with Jasper Park Lodge is one of the ANIMALS AND BIRDS For those who prefer cool water for summer bathing, the Visitors who return to Jasper Park year after year freely most picturesque in the world. It has a delightful setting on REGISTRATION AND MOTOR LICENCES Twin Lakes, and Lakes Annette and Edith, not far from admit that they have seen only a small part of this great Jasper National Park is one of the greatest wildlife sanctu­ the shores of Lac Beauvert, with mountains flanking every < Jasper, are among the most popular. A heated outdoor mountain kingdom. There is always something new and aries on the continent, and contains large numbers of all green and fairway, and is a championship course in the full big game animals native to the Rocky Mountains. Many < Motorists entering Jasper National Park must register and swimming pool is operated at Jasper Park Lodge for the use of interesting left over for another vacation; always another sense of the term. of these animals may be seen from the park trails, and even H obtain transient motor licences, as required by the regulations guests. Bathing in the mineral waters of Miette Hot Springs, mountain peeping over the shoulders of the range in front H JASPER HIKING from the highways. Included are the Rocky Mountain sheep— 0 governing the use of national park roadways. For private 38 miles from Jasper, may be enjoyed at a nominal cost. of it, beckoning the adventurous deeper into the heart of the NATIONAL PARK BOATING Regardless of advances in automotive transportation, there the picturesque "bighorn" of the western mountains; Rocky automobiles a licence good for the full year in all national will always be those who prefer to do most of their travelling Rockies; always another canyon, turbulent stream, waterfall, Mountain goat, usually found at high altitudes; elk, mule The placid waters of Lac Beauvert, and Lakes Trefoil, parks is $2.00—or, with cabin trailer attached, $3.00. on foot, away from the busy thoroughfares. or lake over in the valleys beyond. And there is always the deer, moose, mountain caribou, and black, brown, and Annette, Edith, Medicine, and Maligne appeal to those who Altogether there are 590 miles of trails in Jasper National thrill of discovering the habitat of some of the wild creatures grizzly bear. Predators that inhabit the park include cougar Special licences are issued for motor vehicles used for love the "song of the paddle". As the shadows of evening M Park, besides more than 50 miles of secondary and fire roads. which are among the park's major attractions. or mountain lion, coyote, and wolf. Fur-bearing animals commercial purposes. descend, beautiful sunsets reflect myriads of colours which eel Many of these trails radiate from Jasper townsite and provide such as beaver, marten, snowshoe rabbit, and Rocky forever remain vivid in memory's picture gallery. Ambitious splendid opportunities for long or short hikes. Mountain marmot or "whistler" are numerous, as well as The holder of a seasonal motor licence is accorded free paddlers may choose a voyage down the Athabaska River, jqz MOTORING Much of Jasper Park's most impressive scenery is now several species of squirrel and chipmunk. fishing privileges for himself and his family. where portages are few and thrills are frequent. accessible by motor road or by improved trails. Many sight­ Bird life is also abundant in the park. Migratory waterfowl K Boats propelled by motor power are not allowed on park In addition to the two main park roads—the Edmonton- EC Jasper Highway and the Banff-Jasper Highway—there are seeing expeditions into remote areas of the park are arranged observed include ducks, geese, and gulls. White-tailed and WjB waters without written permission of the superintendent. PARK ADMINISTRATION several branch roads leading to such picturesque areas as each year, and the number of these parties of "modern willow ptarmigan, blue grouse, eagles, owls, and osprey are CLIMBING Miette Hot Springs, Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon, pathfinders" has greatly increased since the war. The common. Many varieties of song birds and birds of brilliant Jasper Park offers almost unlimited opportunities for alpine plumage may be seen during the summer months. A resident superintendent is in charge of the administration Pyramid Lake, Mount Edith Cavell and Angel Glacier, and Banff-Jasper Highway, completed in 1940, opened up to the *i climbing with its hundreds of peaks, many of which rise more of Jasper National Park. The Park Administration building, Lac Beauvert. s than 10,000 feet above sea-level. The Tonquin Valley, motorist a vast area of the most exquisite alpine scenery in Visitors arriving by railway, or those otherwise dependent TREES AND FLOWERS which is located in Jasper townsite, contains the office of the Fryatt Valley, Columbia Ice-field, and Maligne Lake regions the park, including the great COLUMBIA ICE-FIELD and 2* upon public services, may hire cars in Jasper, or join one of The most prolific forest growth in the park is the hardy park superintendent and the Government Information contain many negotiable peaks, and several in the vicinity of its numerous glaciers. The road passes close to the tongue of the daily motor tours from Jasper Park Lodge. lodgepole pine. Spruce, aspen poplar, and balsam poplar -- C I Bureau. Information concerning accommodation, roads, Jasper are comparatively easy of ascent. Other peaks have ATHABASKA GLACIER where motorists often leave their are also common. Douglas fir grows in the vicinity of Jasper, TENNIS trails, places of interest, and recreational facilities in the never been climbed, notably Mt. Brussels, south of Jasper cars and walk out on the melting, ice—a refreshing experi­ and on the upper slopes will be found Lyall's larch and «*5 Courts operated by a private tennis club in Jasper are and close to the Banff-Jasper Highway. The Alpine Club of ence in midsummer. ATHABASKA FALLS and SUNWAPTA Engelmann spruce. it'. park, as well as maps and publications, can be obtained open to visitors on payment of a small fee. Three courts are Canada, which sponsors supervised climbing, meets in FALLS are reached by this highway, and scores of lofty Wild flowers grow in profusion throughout the park, there upon request. The park regulations are enforced by the available to guests at Jasper Park Lodge. Jasper Park every second year. peaks rising more than 10,000 feet are visible along the particularly in the valleys or on the alpine uplands. Among - "I park warden service, assisted by the Royal Canadian Mountaineers come to Jasper Park from many parts of TRAIL RIDING road. Eleven of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies the common species are columbine, white dryas, Indian * , Mounted Police. the world seeking "new heights to conquer". Climbers are Mention of trails in Jasper Park conjures up visions of are in the immediate vicinity of the COLUMBIA ICE-FIELD. paint brush, yellow adder's tongue, fireweed, alpine arnica, < M well advised to secure competent guides and proper equip­ early pioneers, fur traders, and other intrepid pathfinders harebell, alpine anemone, larkspur, heliotrope, and heather. Jasper townsite has a permanent population of about 1,500 ment before tackling the more difficult peaks. who travelled the famous Athabaska Trail on their journeys The trees and the flowers add fragrance and charm to the CYCLING across the "Great Mountain Barrier". and possesses all the services customarily found in a modern Sightseeing by trail, either on foot or on horseback, can National Parks; their protection is therefore of special interest While much of the glory and thrilling adventure associated town. It forms the hub for an extensive highway and trail A bicycle is a great convenience in sight-seeing in Jasper lead the visitor to some of the most primitive areas in the to all visitors. = ; Park, since it can be used not only on the main park high­ with this region departed with the dwindling fur trade, the system and is the starting point for excursions to various park. Expeditions into the wilderness may travel to such ways, but on many of the secondary roads and trails leading brilliance of its scenic gems is undimmsd by time. FIRE PREVENTION s f- » places of interest in the park. wild and spectacular scenic regions as THE COMMITTEE'S . z • to exquisite scenic areas. Visitors may hire bicycles locally. New trails through the wilderness have been built to new Visitors are requested to co-operate with park officers in the •2 K PUNCHBOWL, reached by way of the Whirlpool River; eti _ FISHING scenic areas, and Jasper has become one of the chief out­ prevention of fires. Matches, cigarette butts, pipe ashes, and E S FORTRESS LAKE, reached from Sunwapta Falls; BRAZEAU Consistent use of modern methods, including the operation fitting centres for trail-riding expeditions in the Canadian other smoking materials should be completely extinguished S h WILDLIFE PROTECTED Rockies. Sure-footed saddle ponies may be hired locally, LAKE, via Poboktan Creek; MALIGNE LAKE, via the Maligne before being thrown away, and then dropped only on bare •2 as of the Jasper Fish Hatchery, has assured good angling in o < and guides are available if required. Supervised trail trips River; AMETHYST LAKES, via the Astoria River; SOUTHESK soil. As the chief purposes of Canada's National Parks require many of the lakes and streams in the park. Visitors can •) "• obtain at the Parks Information Bureau in Jasper the are conducted from Jasper Park Lodge.

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