Jasper National Park Canada Glacier

And its boundary with the jasper national park at snow dome is a hydrological apex of north america.

Jasper national park canada glacier.

An all inclusive stay at the new glacier view lodge in jasper national park is the ultimate way to. Five minutes from the discovery centre at the columbia glacier the glacier skywalk lets visitors literally step into the scenery high above the sunwapta valley on a suspended glass platform. Welcome to jasper national park. The official jasper national park website.

Lying on a wide elevated plateau it is the largest icefield in the canadian rockies. Venture out on your own or join a expertly guided tour and see the sights that jasper has to offer. At a cost of 21 million this is one of the boldest attractions to go into a. Canada s only glacier view resort located at the columbia icefield.

Jasper national park is a wonderland of dazzling glaciers crystal clear lakes thundering waterfalls and evergreen forest roaming wildlife all surrounded by mountains. Frequent stops for short walks ensure plenty of time to stretch your legs and you have the choice between a guided hike at maligne lake or a boat cruise to spirit island. See the real rockies in jasper national park in jasper alberta canada. Canada s first national park was created in 1885 through an order in council.

Jasper national park is a national park in alberta canada it is the largest national park within alberta s rocky mountains spanning 11 000 km 2 4 200 sq mi. Plan your trip with hotels restaurants attractions travel deals and more. Jasper national park established in 1907 is the largest national park in the canadian rockies with 10 878 square kilometres of mountain wilderness. A brand new attraction is drawing visitors into jasper national park.

Canada s only glacier view resort located at the columbia icefield. Three people are killed and 24 injured after glacier tour bus plunges down a hill and rolls over several times at canada s jasper national park the tour bus crashed en route to the columbia. 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. An all inclusive lodge at the edge of the athabasca glacier loaded with adventure nature and great food.

Jasper national park is now open to visitors with additional safety protocols in place. The waterton glacier international peace park is both a world heritage site and the oldest transboundary protected area in the world. Jasper is the wildest of the mountain parks and contains a superb backcountry trail system as well as the world famous columbia icefields one of the only icefields in the world accessible by road.