National Park · Canada
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is a national park in Canada, covering 2,688,008 acres (1,087,799 ha), established in 1907.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
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| Location | Canada |
| Area | 2,688,008 acres (1,087,799 ha) |
| Established | 1907 |
| Highest point | Mount Columbia — 3,747 m (12,293 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52.8000° N, 117.9000° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, in Alberta, Canada, is the largest national park within Alberta's Rocky Mountains, spanning 11,000 km2 (4,200 sq mi). It was established as Jasper Forest Park in 1907, renamed as a national park in 1930, and declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984. Its location is north of Banff National Park and west of Edmonton. The park contains the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Jasper, Alberta, Canada |
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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| Lodges | Lodges in the town of Jasper, inside the park |
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Whitecourt Airport (YZU) · Whitecourt, Canada · 127.2 miles away
Parks nearby
Hamber Provincial Park
Rock Lake Provincial Park
William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Cummins Lakes Provincial Park
Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jasper National Park?
Jasper National Park is in Canada (52.8000° N, 117.9000° W).
When was Jasper National Park established?
Jasper National Park was established in 1907, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jasper National Park?
Jasper National Park covers 2,688,008 acres (1,087,799 ha).
What is the highest point in Jasper National Park?
The highest point is Mount Columbia, at 3,747 metres (12,293 ft).
Does Jasper National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Jasper National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Jasper National Park?
The nearest town is Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q503429 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).