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Visitor Guide If you see wildlife on the road while driving, STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. Photo: Rogier Gruys Discovery trail Également offert en français For COVID-19 information go to: jasper-alberta.com/covid Photo: Ryan Bray Contents Welcome Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Safety is your Responsibility 4 The park is over 11,000 square kilometres. Explore all five travel Share the Roads 5 regions in Jasper National Park. Hike, bike, paddle, or simply breathe in the scenery. The choice is yours. Water Sports and Invasive Species 6 We respectfully acknowledge that Jasper National Park is Fort St. James National Historic Site 7 in Treaty Six and Eight territories as well as the traditional Five Park Areas to Explore 8+9 territories of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Shuswap, Stoney and Métis Nations. We mention this to honor and be thankful for Around Town 10 their contributions to building our park, province and nation. Maligne Valley 12 Parks Canada wishes you a warm welcome. Enjoy your visit! Jasper East & Miette Hot Springs 14 Mount Edith Cavell 16 Icefields Parkway 17 Icefields Parkway Driving Map 18+19 Wildlife Identification 20 Species at Risk 21 Human Food Kills Wildlife 22 Park Regulations 23 Winter in Jasper 24 Campgrounds 26 Why are the trees red? 27 Directory 27 Mountain Parks Map 28 Photo: Drew McDonald Photo: Drew 2 Photo: Nicole Covey Jasper Townsite e v i 15 r D 11 t h g u a n n Explore the ways less travelled o 11 2 C 15 See legend 8e With millions of visitors every year, our roads and on p. 9 day use areas are often crowded. We see most of d t a S o ie R k e i k e a G our visitors on weekends. Parking lots at Maligne L id m ra 86 y Canyon, Edith Cavell, and most lakes accessible P J uniper by road are full between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. P 90 atricia Circle Why not switch things up? There are plenty of 15 B onhom n C me e r sp wide open spaces to seek in Jasper National Park. A t s 2 Aspen t e s Close i k a A i i s e c i p 100 r G Or change the time of your plans. Escape crowds e t n A a v P t e 100 S A with an early morning paddle on a quiet lake, or e spen A m ve m nt o e h c n s o re an evening BBQ to catch the sunset. B C 200 n 200 li o C B Py alsam ram St id Better yet, avoid traffic and full parking La ke R o a 300 11 Jasper Yellowhead d lots all together. Pack a lunch and use pedal Museum and 300 Archives Aquatic Activity Centre 400 power. Make a day of it. Jasper National Park’s Centre t t S s e 400 - 500 i a i k i c Jasper Library and i e r t G bike trails connect many popular areas. It’s a Culture Centre a Elm Av P 8 e Police/ win-win for your health and the health of the park! 11 RCMP Post t Office S t 500 S n Jasper t o e s r t b r Information S r e u o T R D Many small efforts together make a big difference. m 8a m t Centre ho Maligne Ave h n g o u B Clinic a Railway Clean up after your group. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. ve e A nn Station tt o Mie Miette Av C e 600 Use the waste bins provided. Parks Canada staff 600 Ha Tonquin z St e clean more than 100 outhouses daily. A clean one l A r. 11 t St v D t S e e t urre iki h T Ge rig t W should never be far when you need it. Tu S n rret St 700 a a ici t P r S S t W a i n P t i p S l e l e o r u m A m w o c 700 h v n t e o A e . S B 800 A 3 v d Be part of the change. e e v l R o e p 11 e d P g Dr d ht n o o 900 g RV/Trailer u p L t au o l S nn p Help us keep Jasper beautiful. a ve icia Co Parking Com r A atr r P 800 D e k 900 re 1000 C n i Off-leash 12 Report unclean facilities or messes to b t a d S Brewster 1100 P a Dog Park C a o i 1200 at R c r i t ic low r S i ol 14 t ia a H a atric P py [email protected] or 780-852-6176 P P l lee t S or d F oa ld t R 1200 O in Po Cab in Swift Download trail biking and day hiking brochures C 1100 11 re e ek D v r i r D 12 t for alternative routes to your favourite places here: h g u a 0 100 200 400 n n m parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-brochures o C 3 Safety is your responsibility Photo: Adam Greenberg Live to take another picture Follow all warning and closure signs Photos: Ryan Bray Know before you go: Hazardous tree safety • Check the trail conditions report Heads-up! Standing trees may fall at parkscanada.gc.ca/jaspertrails to the ground at any time. Use extra • Check the weather report at caution when it is windy on trails and weather.gc.ca in campgrounds. • Check the avalanche hazard report and mountain parks safety Water safety at parksmountainsafety.ca Keep in mind mountain weather Be prepared. Do not go out alone. changes often and without Always wear a life jacket or (PFD). warning. Conditions may change Jasper waters are cold. Hypothermia from low risk to life threatening is a concern if your boat capsizes. risk in the blink of an eye. Paddle close to shore. Winds create large waves in minutes. 4 Share the roads If you see wildlife while driving, STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. • Slow down. • Use your hazard lights to alert others. Over 2.5 million visitors drive • Only pull over where it is safe to do so. Jasper roads every year. • Observe, take photographs, and move on. • Do not stop in driving lanes. It is illegal. Mountain roads and wild places are new experiences for • Do not feed wildlife. It is illegal. many visitors. Safe driving is key to an enjoyable holiday. • If a traffic jam develops You may see wildlife by the road and throughout the park. move on immediately. Wild animals feed and travel near roads. This does not mean the animals are tame. Help us protect these wild animals. Safety is your responsibility. Be safe Unsafe wildlife encounters in the park have more than and keep wild animals safe. doubled in the last ten years. The number of unsafe wildlife traffic jams has increased by 92% in this same period. These incidents often result in injury, harm, or death for wild animals and humans. Photos: V. Domaine, R. Gruys, and L. Carter Photos: V. 5 Water Sports and Invasive Species Photo: James McCormick Lake and Beach rules: Photo: Olivia Robinson • Gas motors are not permitted on any water in Jasper National Park. • Electric boat motors are only allowed on Pyramid, Patricia, Maligne, Medicine and Talbot lakes. • No smoking and no liquor permitted on beaches. • At lakes Annette, Edith and Pyramid dogs are only allowed in signed areas. Note: There are few parking stalls at lakes Annette, Edith and Pyramid. The stalls fill quickly between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Vehicle parking length is 8 metres (26 feet) maximum. Help prevent the spread of invasive species: Invasive species transfer from one body of water to another on you, your clothing, gear, and watercraft. Before entering and upon leaving water bodies: • Clean all watercraft, gear and equipment that has been in the body of water. Remove all mud and debris. • Drain all watercraft, gear and Photo: White Leaf Photographs equipment that has been in 1 - 2 cm the water. • Dry every item completely before you enter another water body Photos: BC Ministry of Environment, BC Ministry of Environment, Photos: New Zealand NIWA More information about fishing and water activities: Quagga Whirling Didymo SPECIES parkscanada.gc.ca/jasperwateractivities INVASIVE Mussels Disease 6 Fort St. James National Historic Site Photo: Drew McDonald Photo: Drew Visit: parkscanada.gc.ca/fortstjames to learn more or to book your stay. Open mid May – early September • 250-996-7191 • [email protected] 535 km from Jasper on Highway 16 West (6 hour drive) Fort St. James National Historic Site Fur trade fun for families! Head west on Highway 16 to Fort St. James National Historic Site. Visit the southern shores of picturesque Stuart Lake. Travel back in time to 1896. Explore Canada’s largest collection of wooden fur trade buildings. Fun choices for you: • Barter like a fur trader. • Try a legendary rack of ribs at the Café. • Experience the ways of Indigenous people • Spend the night in the Murray House. in the fur trade. Sleep in 19th century bliss. • Take the “Escape the Fort” Challenge. • Watch sunset magic over Stuart Lake.
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  • A Preliminary Assessment of the Native Fish Stocks of Jasper National Park

    A Preliminary Assessment of the Native Fish Stocks of Jasper National Park

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  • Exploration in the Rocky Mountains North of the Yellowhead Pass Author(S): J

    Exploration in the Rocky Mountains North of the Yellowhead Pass Author(S): J

    Exploration in the Rocky Mountains North of the Yellowhead Pass Author(s): J. Norman Collie Source: The Geographical Journal, Vol. 39, No. 3 (Mar., 1912), pp. 223-233 Published by: geographicalj Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1778435 Accessed: 12-06-2016 07:31 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at http://about.jstor.org/terms JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. Wiley, The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) are collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to The Geographical Journal This content downloaded from 155.69.24.171 on Sun, 12 Jun 2016 07:31:04 UTC All use subject to http://about.jstor.org/terms EXPLORATION IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. 223 overtures to Bhutan and Nepal, which have been rejected by these states, and I am very glad they have been. The Chinese should not be allowed on the Indian side of the Himalayas. The President : We will conclude with a vote of thanks to Mr. Rose for his excellent paper. EXPLORATION IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS NORTH OF THE YELLOWHEAD PASS.* By J. NORMAN OOLLIE, Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S., F.R.G.S., etc. The part of the Koeky mountains, that run north through what is now the Dominion of Canada, have only in the last twenty-five years been made accessible to the ordinary traveller.
  • Road Biking Guide

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  • CANADA's MOUNTAIN Rocky Mountain Goats

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  • Imagination, Innovation and Commitment the Next Generation of Visitor Services and Operations at Maligne Lake

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    Imagination, Innovation and Commitment The Next Generation of Visitor Services and Operations at Maligne Lake A Conceptual Proposal for Responsible Experiential Enhancement at Maligne Lake submitted to Jasper National Park by Maligne Tours Ltd. Conceptual Proposal for Responsible Experiential Enhancement at Maligne Lake Maligne Lake is an authentic Canadian heritage destination which will be sustained as a pristine place offering the best heritage and adventure experiences in Canada. - Maligne Tours New Vision Conceptual Proposal for Responsible Experiential Enhancement at Maligne Lake The people of Maligne Tours: Always remember that it is the setting, the sanctity and sense of place of Maligne Lake which drive visitor experiences and interest. Conceptual Proposal for Responsible Experiential Enhancement at Maligne Lake Table of Contents Preamble 1. Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. i 2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Maligne Lake – A History ......................................................................................... 1 2.2 Maligne Tours Ltd. .................................................................................................... 2 2.3 A New Era at MTL .................................................................................................... 2 2.4 Vision ........................................................................................................................

  • Experience the Icefields Parkway in Winter

    EXPLORE! LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE? MORE INFORMATION Winter transforms the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic drives. Ancient glaciers glow JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE: 780-852-6176 winter white under blankets of fresh snow. Quiet descends, broken only by far off sounds of ice crevasses growling as LAKE LOUISE VISITOR CENTRE: 403-522-3833 they grow. Snow-covered trails entice drivers to pull over, don snowshoes and break trail below some of the highest VALLEY OF THE FIVE LAKES MODERATE – SNOWSHOES BANFF VISITOR CENTRE: 403-762-1550 mountains in the Canadian Rockies. EXPERIENCE THE 4.5 km loop/2 hrs; 66 m elevation gain/loss pc.gc.ca/jasper Trailhead: 9 km south of Jasper, 224 km north of pc.gc.ca/banff Lake Louise ICEFIELDS LOOKING FOR A QUICK AND WANT TO STRETCH Five small, picturesque lakes in a sunny valley are CHECK THE ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE WEATHER Athabasca Glacier PARKWAY SCENIC STOP? YOUR LEGS? the highlights of this outing, a local family favourite. FORECAST BEFORE YOU LEAVE TOWN: TANGLE FALLS NIGEL PASS ROAD CONDITIONS: Call 511 • alberta511.ca IN WINTER WANT TO STRAP ON MODERATE – SNOWSHOES OR BACKCOUNTRY SKIS Trailhead: 96 km south of Jasper, 137 km north of ATHABASCA FALLS WEATHER FORECAST 14 km/5-6 hrs return; 385 m elevation gain Lake Louise EASY – WEAR STURDY BOOTS SNOWSHOES OR SKIS? Banff 403-762-2088 • Jasper 780-852-3185 This beautiful, cascading icefall right beside the road 1 km/30 mins return; no elevation gain/loss Trailhead: 116 km south of Jasper, 117 km north of weather.gc.ca • Visit an information centre Trailhead: 30 km south of Jasper, 203 km north of makes for a great photo stop.
  • Maligne Canyon - Jasper National Park

    Maligne Canyon - Jasper National Park

    MALIGNE CANYON - JASPER NATIONAL PARK Rating: Easy Hike Length: 1+ hours Season: Spring, Summer, Fall Waypoints: Upper Parking Area 11U 432731mE 5863916mN N52° 55' 14" W118° 00' 02" Lower Parking Area 11U 431666mE 5864010mN N52° 55' 17" W118° 00' 59" Hype One of the must-do sights near Jasper is Maligne Canyon. A short hike visits a stunning canyon section where the Maligne River has cut deeply into the limestone layer, eroding a gorge that is, in spots, only 2 meters (6 feet) wide and 50 meters (160 feet) deep. A trail follows along the top of the gorge, crossing at several points to give close views of the tumultuous waters ragging in the canyon floor below. Maligne Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in the area, and quite busy. Those wanting a short walk should start at the upper trailhead. The most dramatic sections of the canyon are near the upper trailhead and within just a few minutes of the parking lot. For those looking for a bit longer journey, I recommend hiking from the lower trailhead to the upper trailhead and back. Hike from the bottom and back sees the full canyon twice and a nice outing. Tags: hike, family friendly, access: paved Trailhead Lower Trailhead Head north out of Jasper on 16A to its junction with AB-16. Turn left on AB-16 toward Edmonton. After 1.8km, turn right onto Maligne Lake Rd. The Malign Lake road crosses the Athabasca River. Follow it for 3.1km to a signed Malign Canyon Trailhead sign. Turn left and follow the side road 700 meters to its end at the trailhead.
  • Glacier Fluctuations in the Canadian Rockies

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    GLACIER FLUCTUATIONS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Calvin J. HEUSSER Department of Exploration ann Field Hesl'an'h .\Ilh'ri{'H II (;t'ographi{'al Soeiel:-" :\"t' W York. :\"t>w York Synopsis Through the use of survey and botanieal teehniques. reeent gladPI' fluctuations ill the Canadian Ho(:kies were measured and dated. Twelve gladers in nritish Columbia Hn<1 Alberta were studied between the )Iount Hobson area in the northwest and the vicinity of Kicking Horse Pass in the southeast. Two of them. Rob~ol\ and Yoho (;laeiers. are on the western slopes; ten, Angel, Columbia, Dome, Atha­ basku, unnamed at the head of Hilda Creek, Saskatchewan, Southeast LyeJJ , Fresh­ field, Peyto, and How Glaeiers drain on the east. Some of these flow from the salll(, i(,e field: ::<onw from independent nev<'~s, a])(1 some are merely hanging iee masses. (;laeier advun(,es arc dated from iee-tilted trees. glaeier retreat from the age of trees that have beeOlne established on reeessional'moraines. Re(,ords of this study show that glaeiers attained maxima and receded between the late seventeenth and late nineteenth eenturies. Bow Glaeier reeeded as e~lI'ly as lG7H; six glaciers receded frolll maxima in the eighteenth century and five withdrew during t.he nineteenth eentury. These data eompare with results of similar studies elsewhere in British Columbia, in Oregon, and in Alaska. Ko evidence of major twentieth ('entur~' ad­ Vt\lH'P was oiJservpd as is known for certain ('oastal Aluskan glaciers. Introduction Thb paper constitutes a report or the 19,,8 field work on twelve gill<'iers draining the northeast and southwest slopes of the Hocky Mountains in Alberta a.nd British Columhia, Dominion of Canada.
  • Jasper National Park Winter Visitor Guide 2019-2020

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