North America · Nature
Jasper National Park
Bigger, wilder and quieter than Banff, with dark-sky status.
- Place
- Alberta · Canada · CA
- World region
- North America
- Type
- Nature
- ID
- DST-0311
Why go
Bigger, wilder and quieter than Banff, with dark-sky status.
Jasper has stronger wildlife viewing and far fewer visitors than Banff, and is one of the world's largest dark-sky preserves. The Icefields Parkway connects the two.
Signature experiences
- Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield
- Maligne Lake and Spirit Island
- Dark sky stargazing
Interest tags
wildlifemountainshikingstargazingroad trip
Good for
Wildlife travellersStargazersRoad trippers
Pairs well with
Best months
Jun-Sep
Avoid months
Nov-Apr (snow, limited access)
Ideal stay
4 days
Nearest airport
YEG · Edmonton
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Premium
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
CA
