Location: The park is situated just to the
North of Banff on the border of British Columbia in the Canadian Rocky
Mountains. The town of Jasper is in the heart of the park.
Population: 4,180
Elevation: In the town of Jasper: 3,300 feet. 12,293 feet at Mount
Columbia
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (GMT - 7). Daylight saving time is
observed from the beginning of April to the end of October.
| Average
Temperatures |
| Month |
High |
Low |
|
Celsius |
Fahrenheit |
Celsius |
Fahrenheit |
| January |
-9 |
15 |
-20 |
-4 |
| February |
-6 |
22 |
-17 |
1 |
| March |
1 |
34 |
-11 |
12 |
| April |
11 |
52 |
-19 |
-2 |
| May |
18 |
64 |
3 |
38 |
| June |
21 |
70 |
7 |
45 |
| July |
23 |
74 |
9 |
49 |
| August |
22 |
72 |
8 |
47 |
| September |
17 |
62 |
3 |
38 |
| October |
11 |
52 |
-1 |
30 |
| November |
1 |
34 |
-9 |
16 |
| December |
-6 |
21 |
-15 |
5 |
When to Visit: The park is open all year, though weather conditions in
winter make some parts inaccessible except to cross-country skiers and those on
snowshoes. Some facilities are open only from May to September or October.
Winter sorts include skiing, curling, skating, tobogganing, ice climbing,
snowshoeing, and hockey.
GETTING TO JASPER
By Car:
From Edmonton: follow highway 16 west, which will take you into the town
of Jasper.
From Calgary: follow highway 1 West to Lake Louise than continue north on
the 93 to the town Jasper.
Driving from Edmonton is a more direct and undemanding highway drive. Driving
from Calgary involves a trip through Banff National Park and up the Icefields
Parkway which is a spectacular, scenic route but not for those in a hurry.
By Air: The area can be reached by air via Edmonton or Calgary.
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton
(780) 890-8900
Fax: (780) 890-8329
Edmonton International Airport is your best gateway to Jasper. Connect nonstop
to/from many key airport hubs throughout the United States and Europe including
Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Berlin,
and Warsaw.
Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Rd. NE, Calgary
403-735-1200
Fax: 403-735-1281
Calgary International Airport, your gateway to Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis
County, Lake Louise, Golden, Radium, Jasper, Kimberly, Fernie, Waterton, Peace
Air Connections are frequent, fast, and friendly!
Air Service
- Jasper/Hinton Airport 64 kilometres (38 miles) East of Jasper town site
- Peace Air, transfer Edmonton and Calgary airports
Air Jasper
Phone: 780-852-3616
Air Jasper offers air charter service available year round form the Jasper
Hinton Airport.
Rail Service
VIA Rail Canada
1-888-VIARAIL
TTY: 1-800-268-9503
A perfect way to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies in
comfort! Travel aboard the Skeena between Jasper and Prince Rupert on a two-day
daylight journey with an overnight stop in Prince George.
Bus Service
- Greyhound/Brewster/Laidlaw
- Edmonton/Jasper return 4 times daily
- Vancouver/Jasper return 4 times daily
Car Rental
- Major car rental firms are located in Jasper
Snowtrain To Jasper
Book your Snow Train to Jasper adventure and discover a winter holiday
experience like no other.
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours
Phone: 1-800-665-RAIL (7245)
Discover the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies in comfort.
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