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Lake Edith 2 Lake Annette Park Regulations Fort St.JamesNationalHistoric Site Activities Interpretative Campgrounds Infrastructure Update Edith Cavell Icefields ParkwayDrivingGuide Icefields ParkwayandArea Jasper EastandMietteHotSprings Maligne Valley Townsite Map Town Attractions Area Map Around Town Jasper NationalParkMap Jasper’s Top 5Regions Jasper Wildlife Welcome Contents 24 Spotlight onScienceand SpeciesatRisk24 due tolightpollutionintheirurban not abletoseemore thanafewstars With anestimated85%ofCanadians or eliminatelightpollutioninallforms. preserve thenightskyandtoreduce a specialcommitmenttoprotect and This meansthatourparkhasmade National ParkasaDarkSkyPreserve. (RASC) officially designatedJasper Astronomical SocietyofCanada On March 26,2011,theRoyal Jasper NationalParkDarkSkyPreserve

21 20 27 26 23 22 18 16 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 4 3 in awayyouneverhavebefore. Festival andexperiencethenightsky for theannualJasperDarkSky Join usfrom October12to21,2018 animals. and thelifecyclesofournocturnal important forourpersonalhealth is becomingincreasingly more commitment toprotecting darkness environments, JasperNationalPark’s Welcome to Jasper National Park

We respectfully acknowledge that Jasper National Park is located in Treaty 6 and 8 as well as the traditional territories of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Shuswap, Stoney and Metis Nations. We mention this to honour and thank these territories for their contribution to building our park, province and nation.

Spanning over 11,000 square kilometres, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, visitors from all over Canada and around the world travel here to experience this very special place.

Joining Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks and three adjacent provincial parks, Jasper is part of the magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From Indigenous Peoples and early fur traders to railway workers laying ties for two transcontinental routes, millions of people have explored these valleys and mountain passes. Experience Jasper National Park’s history first-hand, discover one or all of our five spectacular regions and participate in Parks Canada led programs and events.

If you have any questions during your stay, our friendly Parks Canada staff are here to help! We hope your visit to Jasper National Park is rejuvenating and full of adventure.

Directory PARKS CANADA TOURISM JASPER GENERAL JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE 780-852-6236 • jasper.travel Jasper weather: 780-852-3185 500 Connaught Drive FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK parkscanada.ca/weather 780-852-6176 • parkscanada.ca/jasper Maps and guide books: Road conditions: 511 SOCIAL MEDIA 780-852-4341 • friendsofjasper.com alberta511.ca • drivebc.ca JasperNP PARKS CANADA RESERVATIONS EMERGENCY 1-877-737-3783 Dial 911 JASPER TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT parkscanada.ca/reservation parkscanada.ca/jaspertrails Cell phones are not always reliable. 780-852-3100 (satellite) 3 Protecting Wildlife Human Food and Garbage Kills Wildlife.

NEVER LEAVE FOOD UNATTENDED. Wildlife that eat human food or garbage become aggressive with people. This puts both people and wildlife at risk of being hurt or killed.

Wildlife quickly find any food, scented items or This places you and others in danger. If your food or garbage that is left unattended. garbage is not properly stored, these wild animals Once a taste for human food and garbage has developed will enter your picnic area or campsite in search for they become aggressive in their search for more. these items.

KEEP PETS ON A LEASH • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. • Pets attract wildlife and may be attacked if they are left unattended. • Do not leave pet food out. If you walk away, store food dishes – empty or full. Always store food dishes at night.

Wildlife Identification

NO SMALL SHOULDER HEAD HUMP Characteristics Built like a large German TALL EARS Shepherd, with longer legs. Colour can vary from white to black. Where to find

Mainly valley bottoms.

Photo: J. McCormick J. Photo: Photo: M.Bradley Photo:

BLACK BEAR 12 cm SHORT CLAWS 12 cm Wolf

DISTINCTIVE LARGE SHOULDER HEAD HUMP Characteristics SHORT Medium-sized dog; thick, ROUNDED EARS bushy tail, greyish-brown in colour. Where to find LONG CLAWS Valley bottoms. Well-adapted

Photo: M.Bradley Photo: to humans. Photo: R. Gruys R. Photo: 17 cm

GRIZZLY BEAR GRIZZLY

7 cm Coyote 4 Give Wildlife Space.

DO NOT APPROACH OR ENTICE WILDLIFE. Following, crowding or startling wildlife can lead to aggressive encounters, which can put you and others in danger. When viewing wildlife:

100 m/330 ft • Stay at least 100 metres away from bears, coyotes, wolves and cougars.

30 m/100 ft • Stay at least 30 metres away from elk, bighorn sheep, moose and deer.

If you see wildlife on the road always slow down. If you do stop (not recommended for the safety of wildlife):

• Pull over where it is safe to do so. • Quickly observe, take a photo and move on. • Use your hazard lights to alert others. • Move on if a traffic jam develops. • Stay in your vehicle. It is unsafe for people and wildlife.

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h White rump and light brown P and large tan rump patch. Female fur and horns. Males: thick Backwards slanting antlers. curled horns. Females: short narrow horns. Where to find Valley bottoms and open Where to find

areas. Commonly seen around Near steep rocky terrain.

Photo: M. Bradley M. Photo: Photo: M. Bradley M. Photo: townsites.

11.5 cm 9 cm 9 Elk Bighorn Sheep

Characteristics Long legs, shoulder hump, Characteristics built like a horse with a large Narrow black horns, beard, head, shovel-like antlers. long white hair. Where to find Where to find Wet and marshy areas. Near steep rocky terrain.

13 cm Moose Mountain Goat 8 cm 5 Jasper National Park Legend Information centre Camping

Hinton Hostel 40 Edson Snake Indian River Viewpoint Grande Cache Edmonton Grande Prairie Picnic area Scenic route to Alaska 40 Red Chairs 16 Moosehorn Creek Washrooms

Snake Indian River Trailhead Tramway ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA Roche Ronde Highway Secondary road Athabasca River 1 Fiddle River JASPER SynclinePocahontas Ridge Roadway Roche Miette NATIONAL Unsurfaced road

Mount Robson PARK MOUNT Mount Greenock TOP 5 ROBSON Talbot Sulphur Skyline PROVINCIAL Jasper Lake Lake Utopia Mountain 0 5 10 20 REGIONS PARK Esplanade Mountain Kilometres Snaring River 16 Cinquefoil Mountain Miles Rocky River Prince George 0 5 10 Fort St. James Morro Peak Prince Rupert Overlander Falls Hawk Mountain Snaring 16 2 Mount Colin Rearguard 16 N Falls Mount Bridgland 5 Victoria Cross RangePyramid Mountain Roche Bonhomme Valemount, Kamloops Miette River

Vancouver Pyramid Lake Maligne Canyon Colin Range Maligne River

The best way to explore this incredible Jasper Yellowhead Lake 16 Old Fort Point landscape is to take a day and explore Signal Mountain Wapiti Mount Tekarra 3 4 Medicine Whistlers Lake each of its top 5 regions. Queen Elizabeth Range

Marmot 93 Athabasca River 1. AROUND TOWN 4. JASPER EAST AND MIETTE HOT SPRINGS Curator Mountain 5 You don’t have to go far beyond the Jasper townsite Soak in the hottest hot springs in the Canadian Wabasso Opal Peak Whirlpool Tonquin to enjoy park wilderness. Drive, bike or hike up to Rockies and take a short walk to the source of the Valley Mount Clitheroe Maligne Mount Hardisty Lake Pyramid Lake and explore the many trails. Visit the springs. Mount Maccarib The Ramparts Edith Cavell 93A Bald Hills Athabasca Maligne River Maligne Valley of the Five Lakes and see the unique beauty of Astoria River Mount Edith Cavell Falls Lake each individual lake. 5. ICEFIELDS PARKWAY AND AREA Mount Kerkeslin 6 Winding 232 kilometres through the heart of Jasper Kerkeslin Mount Charlton Whirlpool River Mount Unwin 2. MALIGNE VALLEY and Banff national parks, the Icefields Parkway has Queen Elizabeth Range Honeymoon One of the most stunning areas in Jasper National been called one of the most scenic drives in the 7 Lake Mount Mary Vaux Mount Fryatt

Mount Brazeau Park is Maligne Lake. Take a scenic drive through this world. Glaciers, waterfalls, picnic spots and hikes are Endless Chain Ridge Sunwapta beautiful valley. Visit Maligne Canyon, look for wildlife found along this magnificent parkway! Falls along the shores of Medicine Lake, take a lakeside stroll,

gear up for a challenging hike or go for a paddle on ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA

Athabasca River Sunwapta River Poboktan Mountain Maligne Lake. Jonas 8 JASPER NATIONAL PARK 3. EDITH CAVELL AND 93A HAMBER 93 RED CHAIRS PROVINCIAL Athabasca River PARK This summer the Mount Edith Cavell parking lot and Sunwapta Peak Discover all six sets of red chairs in the a portion of Highway 93A will be under construction Chabba River following regions: to receive much-needed improvements. For public Tangle Ridge

• Around Town Mount Alberta safety, the Mount Edith Cavell Road will not reopen until Tangle • Maligne Valley Falls August. Please visit page 20 for more information. Stutfield Wilcox Peak Glacier • Icefields Parkway and Area Stutfield Peak 9 10 Icefield 11 Wilcox Scope out these picture perfect locations Columbia Centre Icefield Icefield Tent Lake Louise at: parkscanada.ca/jasperredchair Athabasca Snow Dome Banff Glacier Hilda Mount Andromeda Mount Calgary #sharethechair Athabasca Creek Saskatchewan Glacier BANFF 6 NATIONAL PARK Legend Information centre Camping

Hinton Hostel 40 Edson Snake Indian River Viewpoint Grande Cache Edmonton Grande Prairie Picnic area Scenic route to Alaska 40 Red Chairs 16 Moosehorn Creek Washrooms

Mount Robson PARK MOUNT Mount Greenock Sulphur ROBSON Talbot Skyline PROVINCIAL Jasper Lake Lake Utopia Mountain 0 5 10 20 PARK Esplanade Mountain Kilometres Snaring River 16 Cinquefoil Mountain Miles Rocky River Prince George 0 5 10 Fort St. James Morro Peak Prince Rupert Overlander Falls Hawk Mountain Snaring 16 2 Mount Colin Rearguard 16 N Falls Mount Bridgland 5 Victoria Cross RangePyramid Mountain Roche Bonhomme Valemount, Kamloops Miette River

Vancouver Pyramid Lake Maligne Canyon Colin Range Maligne River

Jasper Yellowhead Lake 16 Old Fort Point JASPER IS A NO DRONE ZONE Signal Mountain

Wapiti Mount Tekarra 3 4 Medicine Whistlers Lake Queen Elizabeth Range Please leave them at home

Marmot 93 or in your vehicle while Athabasca River Curator Mountain exploring the park. 5 Wabasso Opal Peak Whirlpool Tonquin Valley Mount Clitheroe Maligne Mount Hardisty Lake Mount Maccarib The Ramparts Edith Cavell 93A Bald Hills Athabasca Maligne River Astoria River Mount Maligne Edith Cavell Falls Lake Mount Kerkeslin

6 Kerkeslin Mount Charlton Whirlpool River Mount Unwin

Queen Elizabeth Range Honeymoon 7 Lake Mount Mary Vaux Mount Fryatt

Mount Brazeau Sunwapta Endless Chain Ridge Falls

ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA

Athabasca River Sunwapta River Poboktan Mountain Jonas 8

HAMBER 93 PROVINCIAL Athabasca River PARK Sunwapta Peak

Chabba River

Tangle Ridge

TRAIL RIDER Mount Alberta Tangle Falls Helping visitors and residents Stutfield Wilcox Peak Glacier Stutfield Peak 9 10 with mobility challenges Icefield 11 Wilcox Columbia Centre Icefield access Jasper’s trail network Icefield Tent Lake Louise Athabasca Snow Dome Banff Glacier Hilda Mount Andromeda Mount Calgary and ski terrain. Athabasca Creek Saskatchewan [email protected] Glacier BANFF NATIONAL PARK 7 FEATURED ACTIVITIES

BIKING MOUNTAIN HIKING BEACHES PICNIC 8 D C B A E 4d 13 14 9

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Wapiti Trail

Easy Bighorn TrailBighorn Pyramid Beach Lake Edith Sixth BridgeofMaligneCanyon Lake Annette Jasper DiscoveryTrail Lake AnnetteTrail Red Squirrel Trail 9b OldFortPointLoop

Valley oftheFive Lakes Moderate Around Town

3.8 kmreturn 2.4 kmreturn 9.4 kmreturn sites andstunningviews. On thebenchlandsabovetown,thisless-visitedarea hassecludedpicnic Roche Bonhomme. Adjacent toLakeAnnette,thisquieterarea offers picnicsitesandviewsof shelters, changerooms anda2.4kmwheelchair-friendly trail. The largest ofJasper’s beachesoffering picnicsites,aplayground, cook and asmallpicnicshelter. A populardestinationforitspanoramicviews,thisarea offers picnictables picnic tablesforlarger groups. Along thebanksofrushingMaligneRiver, you’llfindsiteswithdouble 4.5 kmloop 8.3 kmloop Distance Distance one way one way 2.4 km 4.6 km JasperParkLodge. andLakeEdith. Explore fiveuniqueandspectacularlakes. points.Partsofthetrailare moderate. around beautifulLakeAnnette. A newlypavedandwheelchair-friendy waterfront trail This trailaccessesWhistlersandWapiti campgrounds. A flattraillinkingthetown toOldFortPointand An easytrailconnectingthetowntoLakeAnnette 13 Interpretive trailaround townwithmultipleaccess

A steeptrailwithexcellenttownandvalleyviews. Description Description 8 Description Description 13

Bighorn Trail Area Map

This map is intended for orientation not way finding. For more detailed information pick up a free day hiking or E mountain biking guide from any information centre or campground kiosk. D

Hiking Biking

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Easy trail Easy trail

Moderate trail Moderate trail Difﬁcult trail Difﬁcult trail

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Information Information Campground Campground

Toilets Toilets

Horse facility Horse facility

Historical site Historical site

Lookout Lookout

SkyTram SkyTram

Accommodation Accommodation

Frontcountry camping small R Frontcountry camping

Frontcountry camping Parking small and large R Parking with trailhead Parking Red chairs Parking with trailhead Commercial horse area Red chairs Wildlife movement corridor Wildlife movement corridor Marsh Marsh Highway Highway Road Road Loose surface Loose surface closed to vehicles closed to vehicles

9 Jasper Townsite

Whistlers Campground A Jasper Visitor Information Centre Hours of Operation Located in the heart of Jasper, the Jasper Visitor Information April 1 – May 16 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Centre National Historic Site is your one-stop shop for May 17 – June 13 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. gathering information on trails, interpretive programs, June 14 – September 26 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. activities, suggested itineraries, restaurants, hotels September 27 – October 11 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and local services. October 12 – March 31 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

B Jasper Yellowhead Museum Travel back in time at the Jasper Yellowhead Museum. Learn about Jasper National Park’s cultural history with exhibits on the fur trade, the railway, early exploration and tourism.

Other Amenities Visit the C Jasper Activity Centre for a game of squash or head to the D Fitness and Aquatic Centre for the swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, bouldering wall and fitness centre.

Like to read books or look at beautiful, local artwork? Well you’re in for a treat – visit the new E Jasper Library and Cultural Centre on Robson Street.

A Friends of Jasper National Park The Friends of Jasper National Park is a non-profit organization offering high-quality experiences and opportunities for visitors and locals to connect with the park. Volunteer with the “Friends” and get closer to nature on a local trail, on top of a mountain or at a community event. Shop for unique Canadian-made gifts, maps, jewelry and Jasper National Park souvenirs—all proceeds support the park. For more adventure, inquire about weekly programming and guided hikes. To learn more visit: friendsofjasper.com

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MaligneLakeshore MaligneLake MaligneCanyon

MarySchäffer Loop MooseLakeLoop Bruce’s Site Maligne Overlook Valerie Domaine Maligne CanyonTrail Moderate Maligne Valley

(60 minutedrive)MaligneRoad 48 kmfrom Jasper (15 minutedrive)MaligneRoad 11.2 kmfrom Jasper (15 minutedrive)MaligneRoad 10.9 kmfrom Jasper Human foodand garbage kills wildlife. G etting there 4.4 kmreturn 2.7 kmloop 3.2 kmloop Distance Schäffer Loop. You’ll findlakeshore picnictablesapproximately 250malongtheMary River, 7kmbefore MaligneLake.Thissiteiswheelchairfriendly. Picnic tableswithfire gratesdotanopenmeadowbesidetheMaligne chalet andthemainparkinglot. Wheelchair-accessible parkingislocatedbehindthe paddle ontheglacial-fedlakeorenjoyavarietyofhikes. Take inthedramaticscenerywithalakesidestroll, orevening. the earlymorning along theinterpretive trail.Forthebestexperience visitin Marvel atthewaterfalls,fossils,potholesandplantlife This deepgorge isamagicalplacetoexplore. surrounding peaks. offers apanoramicviewoftheAthabascaValley and During theiceagestwoglaciersmethere. Today, it look formoose. A tranquillakeintheforest isagreat spotto interpretive panels. This easytrailfeatures alakeviewpointwith gorge. Foryoursafety, stayonthedesignatedtrail. #1 and#4toexplore themostdramaticpartofthisdeep Walk thesectionofinterpretive trailbetweenfootbridge Description Description Description

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13 14 MIETTE HOTSPRINGS FEATURED ACTIVITIES mountain at54°C(129°F)andiscooledtoacomfortable 40°C(104°F). Miette HotSpringsfeatures thehottestmineralspringsinCanadianRockies. Water flows from the HistoricArea HIGHLIGHTS HIKING NationalHistoricSite 140 31 30 C C B B A A Sulphur Skyline MietteHotSprings PocahontasMine

SulphurSkyline Easy Source oftheSprings Jasper House 32 PocahontasMineTrail Moderate Miette HotSprings Jasper Eastand Family (2adultsand2youth) Senior (65+) Child (under3) Youth (3-17) Adult (18-64) Soak Fee Difficult

(60 minutedrive)MietteRoad 61 kmfrom Jasper (50 minutedrive)MietteRoad 43 kmfrom Jasper (40 minutedrive)Highway16 32 kmfrom Jasper

G etting there Upper loop1.7km Lower loop800m 8.8 kmreturn 1.2 kmreturn Distance $18.35 $5.15 Free $5.15 $6.05

Fiddle Valley andAshlarRidge. This steeptrailendswithviewsofUtopiaMountain, touch thesource oftheMietteHotSprings. Stroll through theremains oftheoldaquacourtand are available. *Swimsuits, towelsandlocker rentals September 4-October8 June 15–September3 May 4–June14 Hours ofOperation options forhikes. Miette HotSpringshasashadedpicnicarea and This area isthelocationofanoldcoalminingsite. established in1829. Viewpoint overlookingthesiteofatradingpost wheelchair friendly. Explore thesiteofa1900scoalmine.Lowerloopis Description Description 10:30 a.m.–9:00p.m. 9:00 a.m.–11:00p.m. 10:30 a.m.–9:00p.m. Miette Road Miette Hot Springs

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTS Distance Description One of the most powerful falls in the Canadian Rockies, 30 km south of Jasper Athabasca Falls the Athabasca River pours over a layer of quartzite (30 minute drive) Highway 93 forming an impressive canyon. A short walk takes visitors to a footbridge to view this 55 km south of Jasper Sunwapta Falls torrent of plunging water. Want to see more? Descend (50 minute drive) Highway 93 to the less-frequented lower falls.

Hike to the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier or simply Columbia Icefield 103 km south of Jasper soak up the views from the deck of the Icefield Centre. and Athabasca Glacier (90 minute drive) Highway 93 Wheelchair-accessible parking is on the south side of the building (with hotel parking).

A short uphill walk from the parking area leads to a view 190 km south of Jasper Bow Summit and of the glacial-fed, turquoise Peyto Lake. Named after local (150 minute drive) Highway 93 Peyto Lake viewpoint guide and early Banff park warden, Bill Peyto.

When this glacier was named a century ago, it looked 197 km south of Jasper Crowfoot Glacier and like a three-toed crowfoot. Since then, one toe has (150 minute drive) Highway 93 Bow Lake viewpoint melted and the middle toe is slowly disappearing.

PICNIC

Mount Christie 41 km south of Jasper A hidden gem with breathtaking views of the (40 min) Highway 93 Athabasca River and the rugged peaks beyond.

Athabasca Falls Toe of the Glacier Wilcox Pass Parker Ridge

16 HIKING Distance Description From the main falls, a short descent leads to a series of 125 2.6 km return Lower Sunwapta Falls three less-visited waterfalls and open mountain views.

52 Toe of the Athabasca A steady climb along a recently glaciated surface to a 1.8 km return Glacier unique view of the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier.

Red chairs 3.4 km return A quick ascent above treeline to a vast meadow and 50 Wilcox Pass Wilcox Pass incomparable panoramic views. 6.8 km return

The dramatic views of the Saskatchewan Glacier are 51 5.4 km return Parker Ridge worth hiking up the switchbacks. Avoid shortcuts.

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Icefield Information Centre Hours of Operation May 4 – May 16 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Area Map May 17 – September 30 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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0 EDMONTON Valerie Domaine RCMP JASPER TOWNSITE 0 233 ICEF ELEV Junction with93A Whistlers Marmot Meadows 228

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ILE 2880 m A Y Wabasso 1 Junction with Highway 93A 6 213 227 20 Access to: Cavell Road Wabasso, Whirlpool (midune to early ept 208 Athabasca Falls 25 EDITH CAVELL CURATOR 3367 m 2624 m rejoins Parkway at Athabasca Falls 93

203 A 30 HARDISTY 2 Valley of the Five Lakes Give us space. 9 224 3 2715 m Mount Kerkeslin

198 Athabasca Falls 35 Wabasso Lake 14 219 KERKESLIN 2955 m 193

40 Athabasca Pass Lookout JASPER 25 208 FRYATT NATIONAL 3360 m 3 Athabasca Falls 30 203 188 45 PARK unction ith y

Lake Honeymoon CHRISTIE SAMSON 183

Sunwapta Falls BRUSSELS 3102 m 50 3076 m 3160 m Athabasca Falls Hostel 32 201

UNWIN 178 Kerkeslin (midune to early ept 55 3300 m 199 CHARLTON MAX 25 FT 34 Driving Guide 3260 m 4 ENDLESS CHAIN RIDGE MALIGNE Goats and Glaciers 173 Sunwapta Falls 3200 m 37 196 60

MONKHEAD Mount Christie 3211 m 41 192 168

65 93 Honeymoon Lake (midune to early ept 50 BRAZEAU MAX 25 FT 183 3525 m 163 70 4 Sunwapta Falls 54 179 unwapta alls Resort midMay to midct. 158 Jonas 75 Poboktan Creek 72 161

GONG 153 80 3121 m Jonas (midMay to early ept NELSON MAX 25 FT 77 156 3150 m GEC

148 Mushroom and Diadem Peaks 85 3130 m 84 149 MUSHROOM 3622 m Beauty Creek Hostel 143 POBOKTAN 148

90 ALBERTA 85 3622 m WOOLEY 3405 m SUNWAPTA 3317 m Beauty Creek 87 146 138 95 STUTFIELD 3453 m Icefield Centre Stutfield Glacier THE TWINS 94 139 133 Icefield RV 100 3561 m /3686 m COLUMBIA Tangle Falls. Watch for sheep! 3750 m KITCHENER 96 137 3505 m Wilcox Pass 128 105 ICEFIELD CENTRE SNOWDOME 5 ICEFIELD CENTRE midApril to midct. 3459 m 5 103 Parker Ridge 130 Icefield Tent Parks Canada information Mayept. 123 110 6 Wilcox Icefield RV Glacier View Inn COLUMBIA

Wilcox ICEFIELD ATHABASCA SUNWAPTA PASS Iceﬁeld Tent midMay to midept. 3493 m 2030 m 104 129 118 115 BANFF Hilda NATIONAL Creek Hostel 6 Wilcox Pass 7 106 127 Parker’s Ridge Wilcox (early une to ept PARK

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120 MAX 25 FT SUNWAPTA PASS anff and asper boundary CIRRUS 125 3270 m 108 108 125 Hilda Creek Hostel Coleman Creek 111 122 SASKATCHEWAN 3344 m 103 130 7 Parker Ridge 112 121 8 COLEMAN Nigel Pass

135 3135 m 98 116 117 AMERY 3329 m Rampart Rampart Creek Bridal Veil Falls Creek 120 140 117 93 Hostel Weeping Wall 124 109 145 88 WILSON ICEFIELD 8 Coleman Creek ERASMUS 131 102 3265 m 150 WILSON 83 3261 m Sunset Pass and Sunset Lookout Saskatchewan 137 96 River Crossing 155 78 Rampart Creek Hostel (year round) Red Deer 142 91 FORBES Rampart Creek early une to ept. 3612 m MAX 25 FT 160 73 Glacier Lake SARBACH 152 81 3127 m KAUFMANN MURCHISON 11 Saskatchewan River Crossing 165

68 3109 m 3333 m 153 80 EPAULETTE Junction: David Thompson Highway (#11) 3095 m TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE Waterfowl Lakes NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (175 km) The Crossing Resort midMar. to midov.

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63 TOTEM 3266 m 3155 m Howse Pass 154 79 175 58 Mistaya Canyon LEGEND 159 74 ARIES 2996 m Waterfowl Lakes end of une to early ept.

180 NOYES Major highway 53 3084 m MAX 25 FT 173 60 Minor highway Chephren Lake, Cirque Lake PATTERSON 3197 m and PeytoLake

185 Silverhorn Creek 48 WEED Mountain peak Bow Summit 3080 m Glacier/Iceﬁeld CALDRON OBSERVATION 9 2917 m 3174 m Bow Summit / Peyto Lake 190 43 2 Attraction 190 43 9 BOW PASS 2067 m Viewpoint Bow Lake 10

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38 Bow Glacier, Bow Glacier Falls WAPTA Trailhead ICEFIELD CIRQUE 193 40 2993 m Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Mayct.) Crowfoot Glacier 11 CampgroundMcCONNELL Crowfoot Glacier 12 200 Helen Lake 33 13 RV camping CROWFOOT 11 Bow Lake 3050 m 93 DOLOMITE RV max 25 ft 196 37 2782 m MAX 25 FT Mosquito Creek 205

28 BOW 12 Crowfoot Glacier 2868 m Picnic site 197 36 BALFOUR 13 Helen Lake, Dolomite Pass 3272 m Mosquito Hostel

210 Creek Hostel 23 Mosquito Creek uneept. WAPUTIK Information Centre MAX 25 FT ICEFIELD Mosquito Creek Hostel year round) 206 27 Food 215 18 KAMLOOPS Molar Pass DALEY VANCOUVER Lodging MOLAR 3002 m Hector Lake Fuel

220 21 13 212 Herbert Lake HECTOR 3394 m Telephone Hector Lake 14 Tramway 214 19 225 8 Toilets 14 Herbert Lake CYCLONE 3042 m 227 6 230 3 Junction: Trans-Canada Highway and Iceﬁelds Parkway VICTORIA 230 3 233 3459 m PTARMIGAN 3059 m 0 LAKE CALGARY RCMP Lake Louise KM FROM JASPER LOUISE 233 0 KM FROM LAKE LOUISE

BANFF REDOUBT 2902 m BANFF 59 km Kilometres RCMP TEMPLE 0 10 20 30 40 50 3543 m

0 10 20 30 Miles KM FROM LAKE LOUISE LOUISE LAKE FROM KM 6 3 0 96 91 81 80 79 74 60 43 40 37 36 27 21 19 233 231 229 227 224 219 208 203 201 199 196 192 183 179 161 156 149 148 146 139 137 130 129 127 125 122 121 117 120 109 102 RCM P 0 2 4 6 9 14 25 30 32 34 37 41 50 54 72 77 84 85 87 94 96 103 104 106 108 111 112 116 117 124 131 137 142 152 153 154 159 173 190 193 196 197 206 212 214 227 230 233

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233 228 223 218 213 208 203 198 193 188 183 178 173 168 163 158 153 148 143 138 133 128 123 118 113 108 103 98 93 88 83 78 73 68 63 58 53 48 43 38 33 28 23 18 13 8 3 0 2100 m Hike or ride around 2000 m ICEFIELDS PARKWAY Wilcox Pass ELEVATION PROFILE Athabasca Falls Parker Ridge Tunnel Campground BowLoop Lake – Easy Trail Herbert Lake 1800 m Icefield Centre Crowfoot Glacier Sunwapta Falls Coleman Creek 6.5 km one way; 60 m elevation gain; 1.5 hour round trip 1600 m Junction with 93A Icefield RV Helen Lake Mount Kerkeslin Bow Summit Valley of Five Lakes Trailhead: Corner of Tunnel Mountain Road and Tunnel Mountain Drive 1400 m Honeymoon Jonas Icefield Tent Rampart Creek Waterfowl Lakes and Peyto Lake Mosquito Creek Whistlers Lake 1200 m Wapiti Wilcox The perfect place for an evening stroll, this lightly forested trail remains 1000 m in sight of the campground at all times. Although the trailhead kiosk is 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 along175 Tunnel180 185Mountain190 Road,195 the200 trail205 can be210 joined215 at 220any number225 230 of 233 KM FROM JASPER points from within the campground.

100 m/330 ft Give us space. Do not approach wildlife. 30 m/100 ft

19 Edith Cavell Astoria Bridge, Caroline Roy Astoria Bridge, Caroline Municipality 3 of Jasper 1 Miette River 100 Legend 9c Highway Athabasca River 9 Lake AnnetteRoad 19 12 Road closed 5 Whistlers Cavell RoadCampground 9 Parking Wapiti Closed April 1 to August Campground2018 Lookout

5a Campground Construction on the EdithIcefields ParkwayCavell day9a use area and parking lot will continue Ski area 12 throughout the spring and summer of 2018.Valley of the FiveCavell Road will remain closed to 9 Washroom 9b 9a

motorists, bikers and hikers until August9a 2018 or as site readiness permits.Trailhead Alex Mather Gondola Easy 9 Wabasso Road Moderate

Difﬁcult Highway 93A (south of Wabasso CampgroundMarmot Road to Geraldine Road) 1 Trail marker

101 105 Wabasso Closed July 30 to October 31, 2018 Lake

0 0.5 1 2 Highway 93A (Wabasso Road) will Kilometres Wabasso Campground undergo significant improvements in 2018, Icefields Parkway Cavell Road will be closed including brushing to improve sightlines, from April 1 to August 2018 additional guardrails and paving. Wabasso

Astoria River Campground will remain open during Cavell Road

Wabasso Road construction and will be accessible Whirlpool Group Campground (closed for season from the north. The section of 93A from Highway 93A (south of Wabasso Campground on July 29, 2018) to Geraldine Road) and Moab Lake Road will be closed from July 30 to October 31, 2018. just south of Wabasso Campground to Geraldine Road will be closed to motorists,

Cavell 105 Lake bikers, and hikers from July 30 to Moab Lake Road

Mt. Edith Cavell Whirlpool River Day-use Area Leach October 31, 2018. Lake Wabasso Road 41

42 For more information visit: parkscanada. Athabasca Falls Moab Lake gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper/visit/cavell-93a. 115 Geraldine Lakes Road 120 122

Thank you for your patience Closed and cooperation.

20 20 Federal Infrastructure Investments

Jasper National Park Infrastructure Update When visiting or driving through Jasper National The safety of the public and staff remains Parks Park, you may encounter one or more construction Canada’s top priority. Please respect traffic control zones or reduced services while we complete personnel and obey all posted road signs and important infrastructure work. Plan ahead to avoid reduced speed zones. inconvenience. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as To see if road construction may impact your trip we work to improve Jasper National Park’s roads, please check Alberta road conditions at highways and special places. These improvements 511alberta.ca, dial 511 (inside Alberta only) or will ensure the quality and reliability of visitor call 1-855-391-9743. For British Columbia road infrastructure and continue to allow Canadians to conditions visit driveBC.ca or call 1-800-550-4997. connect with nature.

Lake Annette This beautiful destination now features a wider paved trail for easier travel as well as a new dock for watersports. What are you waiting for—get out on the water from the new dock or take in stunning views of the mountains as you walk around this crystal clear lake. Lake Annette, Rogier Gruys

21 Campgrounds

In 2019, Whistlers Campground will be closed for reconstruction to meet the needs of today’s traveller. When the campground reopens, visitors will be greeted with a new registration centre, 17 new combined washroom and shower facilities, improved campsites, and newly paved roads. Underground services, including water, sewer and electrical are also being replaced, and many of the existing electrical campsites will be upgraded to 50 amp service.

CAMPGROUND # OF OPEN DATES FEES AND SERVICES SITES ooking Shelter rinking Water Full Hook-up Electrical Sani Dump Flush Toilets Pit Toilets Showers Firepit C D oTENTik Programs Interpretive Disabled Access Reservable Campgrounds Whistlers May 2 – Oct. 8 $27.40-$38.20 781

Wapiti (summer) May 2 – Oct. 8 $27.40-$32.30 364

Wabasso May 16 – Sept. 17 $21.50-$27.40 231

Pocahontas May 16 – Sept. 3 $21.50 140 Self Registration Campgrounds Icefield Centre (RV) April 11 – Oct. 29 $15.70 100

Snaring May 16 – Sept. 24 $15.70 62

Wilcox May 16 – Sept. 17 $15.70 46

Kerkeslin June 13 – Sept. 3 $15.70 42

Honeymoon Lake May 16 – Sept. 17 $15.70 35

Jonas May 16 – Sept. 3 $15.70 25

Icefield (tents only) May 16 – Oct. 8 $15.70 33 Wapiti (winter) Oct. 8 – May 1, 2019 $27.40-$32.30 93

Book online or call for info and reservations. Jasper National Park offers extraordinary camping experiences, ranging from full-service RV sites to rustic settings. Reservable campgrounds fill up quickly. Call ahead or go online for recommendations and availability of campsites. 1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) OR PARKSCANADA.CA/RESERVATION

Self-Registration Campgrounds Self-registration campgrounds offer a setting that is more rustic, without some of the amenities of a reservable campground. Campsites in these campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To increase your chance of securing a spot, arrive early in the day and come mid-week. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. and payment must be made with cash or credit card at the site. Debit cards are NOT accepted.

22 Interpretive Activities in the Park Discover Jasper’s Stories! Whistlers Campground Parks Canada interpreters are Whistlers Outdoor Theatre storytellers and guides who welcomes visitors back love to share their passion and to Jasper’s most popular knowledge of the park. Join us interpretive venue. In July for programs and activities all and August, watch for Xplorer summer long to have family fun Programs at 7:00 p.m., followed and learn about the park’s natural by theatre shows at 9:00 and cultural history. p.m. Programs range from the Wildlife Guardians drama of Claw and Order to the Through interpretation and excitement of a Metis Jig and the traffic management, our fascinating facts of our Research Wildlife Guardian teams help Update. visitors connect with Jasper’s most intriguing animals while Visit parkscanada.ca/jasper- practicing safe wildlife viewing. interpretation for a complete program schedule.

Whistlers Outdoor Theatre *PLEASE NOTE: some activities require advanced registration.

GO INVESTIGATE COLOUR QUEST

RED, YELLOW, GREEN, ORANGE, BROWN and BLUE. Go on a colour quest in the park and match the colour chips below with something you find in nature.

Parks Canada Activity Booklets

Xplorer booklets (kids ages 6 - 11) and Club Parka booklets (kids under 6) help families discover the park and do activities together. Pick up the free booklets at an information centre, campground kiosk or interpretive program.

23 Spotlight on Science and Species at Risk

Caribou Olive-sided Flycatcher Rangifer tarandus Contopus cooperi A member of the deer family, they are This migrating bird sings a loud three- well-adapted to cold, harsh winters note whistle of “Quick, Three Cheers!” and life in the alpine. and tends to perch on top of tall trees while foraging for insects. Threatened by Changes to predator populations, Threatened by human disturbance, habitat loss due to Habitat loss, declining insect prey and fire and small populations. historic fire suppression by humans.

Little Brown Bat Haller’s Apple Moss Myotis lucifugus Bartramia halleriana A small insect-eating bat that often Haller’s apple moss is found on shady roosts in buildings and can be seen cliff ledges and rocky mountain foraging at dusk. slopes. Endangered by Endangered by White-nose Syndrome, an introduced Fire, human disturbance and small fungus that grows on the muzzle of population size. Jasper is home to one of hibernating bats, and is causing a rapid only nine known locations for the rare moss in population decline across North America. all of Canada.

Northern Long-Eared Bat Common Nighthawk Myotis septentrionalis Chordeiles minor Similar to the brown bat, it has longer A diving nighthawk that makes a ears, a longer tail and bigger wings. distinct booming sound like a truck roaring by, caused by air rushing Endangered by through its feathers. White-nose Syndrome. Threatened by Habitat loss, declining insect prey and fire suppression by humans.

Meet Conservation Whitebark Pine Biologist Brenda Pinus albicaulis Shepherd Whitebark pine is a “I knew in high school that I wanted to five-needled pine tree study biology. That led me to university, that grows at treeline. where I took courses in ecology and The tree is dependent wildlife biology, and then completed on a bird—the Clark’s a Master of Science. After working nutcracker—to cache its seeds summers studying lichen, song birds and and help it reproduce. K.Emsley/Tentree ducks—I was hooked!” Threatened by Brenda Shepherd has worked in Jasper for many years and is the lead White pine blister rust (an introduced biologist for the Whitebark pine restoration project in Jasper. This is a fungus), mountain pine beetle, fire and project that sees staff and students harvesting Whitebark pine seeds fire suppression, and climate change. that are resistant to White pine blister rust, cultivating the seeds, and re-planting them in the park.

24 Protecting our Park

Mountain Pine Beetle Mountain pine beetle infestation An insect native to Jasper has steadily risen since 2013. To National Park, mountain pine date, about half of Jasper’s pine beetles tunnel into mature pine forests have been impacted. trees and disrupt the flow of Restoring fire to the landscape nutrients within the tree. through prescribed or planned The red trees in the Athabasca fires is a natural way to reduce Valley are evidence of its spread, mountain pine beetle habitat and which is linked to climate change restore healthy forests. Caroline Roy Caroline and past fire suppression management practices.

Whirling Disease Whirling Disease is caused by a parasite affecting CLEAN by rinsing off all mud and debris from salmonid fish. This disease causes nerve and anything that has been in cartilage damage, which may cause infected fish contact with water each to whirl around in circles. time you exit a water body. This disease could significantly impact fish populations in Jasper National Park such as DRAIN all watercraft Athabasca rainbow trout and pygmy whitefish. and related equipment (bail buckets, ballasts, coolers, Help protect our waters by making sure you boats). Remove drain plugs from motorboats. “Clean, Drain and Dry” your boat and fishing gear when you leave a lake or river, and never transport fish between water bodies. DRY all watercraft and related gear completely after cleaning and before Visit aep.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife/wildlife-diseases/ entering another water whirling-disease for more information. body.

Learn More / How Can You Help?

• Stay on designated paths to avoid disturbing sensitive plants and animals. • Participate in park interpretive programs and activities to learn more about the special species living in the park. • Be part of scientific monitoring – report your sightings to the visitor centre. • Leave what you find and take what you bring. Pack out all garbage and leave natural objects like antlers, rocks and wildflowers undisturbed.

25 Fort St. James National Historic Site Fort St. James Trading Post Fort St. James Trading

Visit: parkscanada.ca/fortstjames to learn more or to book your stay. Open May 19 – September 3, 2018 • 250-996-7191 • [email protected] 535 km from Jasper on Highway 16 W (6 hour drive)

Fort St. James National Historic Site If your visit to Jasper National Park has you heading west along Highway 16 and through Prince George, British Columbia, Fort St. James National Historic Site is a wonderful place to bring your family!

Travel back in time to 1896 and experience Canada’s largest collection of wooden buildings that have been faithfully restored to the fur trade era. A former Hudson’s Bay Company post, this site is situated on the picturesque southern shores of Stuart Lake, BC.

How to get the most out of your visit: • Live and learn the life of fur traders and indigenous • Spend the night in the Murray House and explore people who bartered here 19th century history after hours • Take the “Escape the Fort” Challenge • Watch the magical sunset over Stuart Lake • Feed the livestock in a fenced pasture • Bring your tent and camp out under the stars • Watch the “world class” chicken races • Take a picture in the famous Parks Canada • Try the legendary rack of ribs at the red chairs Commemoration Café

parkscanada.gc.ca/fortstjames FortStJamesNHS 26 Park Regulations

NO CAMPFIRES OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED, METAL FIREPITS.

NO CAMPING UNLESS IN A DESIGNATED CAMPSITE WITH PERMIT.

NO ALCOHOL IN DAY-USE AREAS.

DO NOT FEED OR APPROACH WILDLIFE.

DO NOT COLLECT NATURAL OBJECTS.

DO NOT ENTER CLOSED AREAS.

DO NOT DRIVE OFF-ROAD IN THE PARK.

DO NOT SPEED IN THE PARK.

For a complete list of regulations, visit: parkscanada.ca/mtnregulations

PARK WARDENS: Laws protect you and the park. It is your responsibility to be aware of the laws. Park wardens are federal peace officers responsible for the protection of Jasper National Park and maintaining public peace. Breaking the law in a national park can result in eviction, tickets, or in more serious instances, arrest, court appearances and heavy fines.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you see a violation report it to a Parks Canada staff member with as much detail as possible. Your information contributes to the protection of this special place and will remain confidential.

Human food and garbage kills wildlife. Do not litter.

27 Supporting Our Parks Your park entry fee contributes directly to Edmonton your experiences within Jasper National Park and supports publications/brochures, rescue

16 services, the maintenance of the Icefields Jasper Parkway and the cleaning and maintenance Fort National of day-use facilities. Pick up your day pass or St. James National Park annual pass at any gate, information centre or Historic Site staffed campgrounds.

16 16 NEW in 2018: All youth 17 and under receive

5 free entry into all national parks and 93A national historic sites. Vancouver

93 DISTANCE

CHART ALBER (km) Banff ry TA BRITISH COLUMBIA Calgary 128 Calga

Columbia 188 316 Columbia Icefield Icefield

Edmonton 423 295 461 Edmonton Columbia Icefield Field Field 85 213 157 508 Yoho NP) (Yoho NP) ( Rocky Jasper 291 419 103 361 260 Jasper 93 Mountain House Lake Louise 58 186 130 481 27 233 Lake Louise 11 National Radium Saskatchewan Historic Site 132 260 261 555 157 361 Radium Hot Springs 130 Hot Springs Crossing

Golden 134 262 207 557 57 307 85 105 Golden e

Revelstoke 282 410 355 705 197 455 224 253 148 Revelstok

Vancouver 856 984 565 Vancouver 928 1279 771 798 794 818 713 Banff Waterton 395 266 582 568 476 687 453 395 532 681 1140 93 National Distances are shown in kilometres. To convert distances to miles, multiply by 0.62. Yoho National Park Park Lake Louise 1 Field 1 Golden 1 1A

23 Banff Mount Revelstoke 95 Canmore Glacier Calgary National Park 1 National Park Kootenay National Park 1 Revelstoke 93 Bar U Vancouver Ranch National Historic Site

Radium Hot Springs Waterton Lakes Cranbrook National Park*

*266 km from Calgary

FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 (Police, fire and ambulance) Cell phone coverage is not reliable in all areas of the mountain parks. Photo: B. Wolitski