Welcome to Jasper
The alpine town of Jasper is surprisingly placid, given the immensity and drama of the surrounding landscapes. A key hub for those exploring UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park—the largest park in the Canadian Rockies—Jasper sits on the precipice of some of Canada’s wildest terrain. Things to do in Jasper for outdoorsy adventurers include cruising the turquoise water of Maligne Lake; backcountry hiking among snowy peaks; exploring the Columbia Icefield; seeing the Milky Way in all its splendor in this Dark Sky Preserve; and spotting wildlife ranging from bighorn sheep to moose and grizzly bears.