Jasper National Park Facts

Location: Alberta, Canada.
Date Established: 1907.
Landscape » Jasper National Park comprises much of Canada's rugged Rocky mountains, valleys, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows, and rivers along the eastern slopes of western Alberta. Jasper, Alberta boasts more than 615 miles of hiking trails with day and overnight treks.

Preserve Established in 1907 » Jasper National Park protects wildlife in the West that had previously seen dramatic declines, as well as large populations of plants.

World Heritage Site » Partly due to incredible diversity of wildlife, Jasper National Park is part of the UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site. One of 15 World Heritage sites in Canada, Jasper is home to nearly 70 species of mammals whose health and survival depend on the National Park.