© Tourism Jasper © Tourism Jasper JASPER ALBERTA > ALBERTA ROCKIES REGION • www.jasper-alberta.com • Located in the Athabasca River Valley, on the western edge of Alberta • 360 km west of Edmonton; 290 km north of Banff • Population: approximately 4,050

Sister Cities: © Tourism Jasper Hakone (Japan) Small Town Notable features: • Commercial centre of Jasper National Park • Region boasts numerous scenic lakes and countless year-round sporting activities IT’S ALL ABOUT • Established in 1907, Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies with 10,878 km2 of awe-inspiring scenic ADVENTURE IN splendour • Internationally-renowned for wildlife viewing, and is home to some NATURE of North America’s rarest animals, including healthy populations of grizzly bears, moose, caribou and wolves Nestled in the heart of the largest park in the Rocky • Main industry is tourism, Parks & Recreation as well as transportation, Mountains, Jasper is the gateway to some of the most government, and retail majestic, pristine and accessible wilderness Canada has to offer. Scenic splendor lies right out your doorstep Main Attractions: waiting to be discovered in this UNESCO World Heritage • Jasper-Yellowhead Museum: www.jaspermuseum.org site. Jasper is the adeventure-seekers paradise, with year- • Jasper National Park: www.jaspernationalpark.com round sports including Maligne Canyon ice walks in the • Columbia Icefields: www.columbiaicefield.com Columbia Icefields, cross-country skiing, Heli-skiing/ • Marmot Basin Ski Resort: www.skimarmot.co Catskiing, snowshoeing and much more. • Maligne Canyon: www.malignecanyon.com • Jasper Aquatic Centre/ Activity Centre If you are seeking an alternative to city living, come discover Jasper! Libraries: 1 public library Shopping Malls: small boutiques including clothing and sporting stores Movie Theatres: 1 Twin-Screen High Schools: 1 Public High School (Junior/High School) Public Transit: No public transit T ransit to school may include: School Bus / Walking Average Temperatures: [ º c] Ave JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC High -8 -1 3 10 15 20 23 21 6 10 1 -5 Low -18 -12 -9 -3 2 6 8 7 3 -1 -9 -14

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The Alberta Rocky Mountain area is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The attractions in this region are geared towards the outdoors, taking full advantage of the natural geography of the area. Downhill, cross-county, heli and AMAZING NATURAL BEAUTY catskiing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, spelunking, hiking and wilderness camping are just a few of the many recreational opportunities available to visitors of Alberta’s Rockies.

Location: at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta Outdoor Sports: Boating • Canoeing • Cat-skiing • Cross- country skiing • Cycling • Fishing • Fly Fishing • Golfing • Heli- skiing • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Kayaking • Lacross • Roller- HOME TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK blading • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowshoeing • Snowmobiling

Recreation for students: Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Movies • Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts • Shopping • Sports • Youth recreational centres

Why Jasper? OUTDOOR ADVENTURES YEAR-ROUND • Ideal for students seeking outdoor adventure opportunities • One of the most picturesque places in Canada and the world • Excellent skiing / snowboarding, horseback riding, kayaking and other adventure sports • Close to Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper National Park

FAMILY-ORIENTED COMMUNITY ALBERTA

 EDMONTON

LAKE LOUISE: 230 km Jasper Rocky Mountains  Jasper National Park Red Deer BRITISH

COLUMBIA Banff National Park   CALGARY BANFF NATIONAL PARK (Rocky Mountains): 290 km

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