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Jasper, Alberta

Jasper is a specialized municipality and townsite in western Alberta within the Canadian Rockies. The townsite is in the Athabasca River valley and is the commercial centre of Jasper National Park.

Type City

Why go

  • Specialized municipality in Alberta, Canada.
  • 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Columbia Icefield - Tour & Skywalk.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Jasper Airport (YJA).

History

Jasper is a specialized municipality and townsite in western Alberta within the Canadian Rockies. The townsite is in the Athabasca River valley and is the commercial centre of Jasper National Park.

Must-see attractions

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Where to stay

1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · jasper-park-lodge.com
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708 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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732 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · elkviewjasper.com
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Athabasca Rd #93A, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · alpinevillagejasper.com
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908 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · bearhillbedrooms.ca
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623 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · parkplaceinn.com
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1 Pyramid Lk Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · patricialakebungalows.com
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100 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · bearhilllodge.com
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825 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 · citycenterdc.com
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104 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · greenwoodlodge.ca
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Hwy 93 S, AB-16A, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · jasperhousebungalows.com
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2 Cottonwood Creek Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · pinebungalows.com
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123 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · stayinjasper.com
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700 Miette Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · bearrockinn.ca
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Km North On, Pyramid Lk Rd #6, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
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200 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · crimsonjasper.com
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902 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · mountrobsoninn.com
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105 Miette Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · whistlersinn.com
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96 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
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98 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · jasperinn.com
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86 Connaught Dr #1418, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
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76 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
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510 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · athabascahotel.com
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404 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · astoriahotel.com
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723 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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912 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · malignelodge.com
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100 Juniper Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · decorehotels.com
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94 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 1EO, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
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708 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · hihostels.ca
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Highway 93A South, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada · tekarralodge.com
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6 Pyramid Lake Road Upper Floor, 401 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · filia-inn.com
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302 Balsam Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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707A Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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311 Balsam Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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119 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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713 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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809 Miette Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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205 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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807 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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814 Miette Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · jaspercastleguesth.wixsite.com
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Icefields Pkwy, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada · beckerschalets.com
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818 Patricia St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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902 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Alberta · therobson.ca
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903 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Jasper Airport (YJA) 13 km to the centre
Jasper, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jasper Airport (YJA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jasper, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Shuttle along the Icefields Parkway between Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. · Banff, Alberta guide →
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Food & Wine