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WINTER 2018 - 2019
Visitor Guide
Également offert en français
Pyramid Lake
Marmot Meadows
Jasper Townsite
Maligne Lake
Welcome
The winter season in Jasper National Park is a beautiful time to visit. With
scenery encompassing snow-covered mountain peaks and lightly snow
dusted forests, the landscape is a winter wonderland awaiting adventure. Table of Contents
From snowshoeing and cross country skiing to fat biking, the options for Jasper Townsite 3
winter activities are endless. In fact, the sky is the limit when it comes
Jasper National Park Map 4
to winter fun as Jasper National Park is the second largest dark sky
Around Town 6
preserve on the planet. Most nights you can look up and see billions of
stars dancing overhead. Maligne Valley 8
Highway 93A 10
What makes any season in Jasper National Park even more special is the Icefields Parkway 12
land’s rich indigenous heritage. We respectfully acknowledge that Jasper
Icefields Parkway Map 14
National Park is located in Treaty Six and Eight territories as well as the
Winter wildlife 16
traditional territories of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Shuswap, Stoney
and Métis Nations. We mention this to honour and be thankful for their Trail closures 18
contributions to building our park, province and nation. Winter camping 19
We wish you a warm winter welcome and hope that you enjoy your visit!
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PARKS CANADA TOURISM JASPER GENERAL A EDGE CONTROL 626 Connaught Dr. 780-852-4945 ü ü ü ü ü ü
JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE 780-852-6236 • jasper.travel Jasper weather: 780-852-3185
500 Connaught Drive weather.gc.ca B THE BENCH BIKE SHOP 606 Patricia St. 780-852-7768 ü ü
FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK
780-852-6176 C GRAVITY GEAR 625B Patricia St. 780-852-3155 ü ü
Maps and guide books: Road conditions: 511
HOURS 780-852-4341 • friendsofjasper.com alberta511.ca • drivebc.ca D JASPER PARK LODGE 1 Old Lodge Rd 780-852-3301 ü ü ü ü ü
Starting Nov. 1 • Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PARKS CANADA RESERVATION SERVICE E PURE OUTDOORS 632 Connaught Dr. 780-852-4717
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day EMERGENCY ü ü ü ü ü
1-877-737-3783
and New Years Day F PYRAMID LAKE RESORT Pyramid Lake Rd 1-888-852-7737 ü ü ü
parkscanada.gc.ca/reservation Dial 911
parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper Cell phones are not always reliable. G SOURCE FOR SPORTS 406 Patricia St. 780-852-3654 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
SOCIAL MEDIA
780-852-3100 (satellite phone) H TOTEM SKI SHOP 408 Connaught Dr. 780-852-3078
JASPER TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT ü ü ü ü ü
JasperNP
parkscanada.gc.ca/jaspertrails I VICIOUS CYCLE 630 Connaught Dr. 780-852-1111 ü ü ü ü
2 J MARMOT BASIN 1 Marmot Basin Rd 780 852 3816 ü ü 3
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JASPER IS A NO DRONE ZONE Mount Alberta
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Stutfield
Wilcox Peak
Glacier
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Please leave them at home
Stutfield Peak
Icefield Lake Louise
Columbia Centre
RED CHAIRS Discover winter accessible sets of Icefield (Closed for winter) Banff
Red Chairs in the following regions: or in your vehicle while Athabasca
Calgary
Snow Dome Glacier
Scope out these picture perfect locations exploring the park. Mount
Mount Andromeda Athabasca Hilda
• Around Town Saskatchewan
Creek
at: parkscanada.gc.ca/jasperredchair • Icefields Parkway
Glacier
4 #sharethechair • Highway 93A 5
4 Wilcox Viewpoint
Around Town Map
Around Town
Trail and Activities Distance Description
WINTER WALKING J
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A Jasper Discovery Trail 11 8.3 km loop An interpretive loop trail around the perimeter of town.
This flat loop around Lac Beauvert begins at Jasper Park
B Lac Beauvert Loop 4a 3.5 km loop F
Lodge.
N
Follow Trail 9a and loop back on 9b. Watch for
C Valley of the Five Lakes 9a 9b 4.6 km loop
steep/slippery sections.
An open meadow beside beautiful Lake Annette is your
D Lake Annette 4a 2.4 km loop
launch point for many winter walking opportunities. 13 K
E
SNOWSHOEING
E Edge of the Bench 4.2 km return PYRAMID BENCH
2j 2b 2c This loop offers spectacular valley views. D
Steep at first, this trail provides tremendous views of the SEE INSET J
F Overlook Trail 2b 2f 2g 2 6 km loop I
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valley.
G Dorothy, Virl and 60 60a 8.6 km return Steep in places, this forested trail has great lake views. O
Christine Lakes
FAT BIKING F
B
Follow Hazel Ave across Hwy 16. Take Red Squirrel
H Red Squirrel to 14 7 4b 12.7 km loop then Trail 7 along the river. Loop back on Trail 4b and
Lake Mildred N
Red Squirrel.
Flat packed by Jasper Park Lodge, this gentle loop travels A
I Woodpecker 4 4.4 km loop
from the lodge to Lake Annette and back. H
A perfect option for those new to fat biking, or just looking
J Pyramid Lake Loop* 4.4 km return
for beautiful views.
This mainly flat packed trail steadily climbs to beautiful
K Pyramid Trail 15 10.8 km return K
Pyramid Lake. G L
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Gentle terrain with subtle ups and downs.
L Pipeline 11 km return
4 km on Hwy 16 W
Rolling terrain becomes steep and steady after 3 km,
M Pyramid Fire Road 16 16.8 km return
gaining 920 m in elevation. Final 900m is
A groomed loop on Pyramid Lake for those new to cross- ICE THICKNESS
J Pyramid Lake Loop* 4.4 km return
country skiing or just looking for beautiful views.
The Red Cross recommends an ice
ICE SKATING
thickness of at least 15 centimetres
Groomed by Pyramid Lake Resort; enjoy skating on iconic Pyramid Lake with (6 inches) for safe skating. Jasper
N Pyramid Lake National Park does not monitor ice
exquisite Pyramid Mountain as your backdrop.
Bask in spectacular mountain views as you glide along the Jasper Park Lodge thickness. It is up to you to assess the
O Mildred Lake thickness of the ice.
groomed skating oval at Mildred Lake.
* Grooming on the lake is dependent on ice and snow conditions. Easy Moderate Difficult Most Difficult
Free Programs
Parks Canada interpreters are offering guided snowshoe hikes at Pyramid Lake on Friday evenings of the following
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weekends: January 11, 18, 25, and February 15. Programs do not require advance registration and snowshoes are provided.
Please see parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-interpretation for more information or stop by the town information centre.
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Maligne Canyon
Maligne Valley
Maligne Valley
Maligne Valley
A Maligne Canyon AA
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Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake
Trail and Activities Distance Description
WINTER WALKING
A Maligne Canyon Several route options along the top of the canyon.
7 7f Varied distances
Caution: slippery trail
SNOWSHOEING
Make your own trail along the shoreline from the Maligne Lake
B Medicine Lake Varied distances ICE THICKNESS
Medicine Lake northern viewpoint.
The Red Cross recommends an ice
C Beaver or Summit Lakes 139 4 or 10 km return This forested trail begins at the Jacques Lake trailhead. thickness of at least 15 centimetres
(6 inches) for safe skating. Jasper
A beautiful loop with a scenic viewpoint looking down Maligne National Park does not monitor ice
D Mary Schäffer Loop 21 2.9 km loop
Lake. Maligne Lake thickness. It is up to you to assess the
This gentle trail rolls over the top of an ancient rockslide. thickness of the ice.
E Moose Lake Loop 20 2.7 km loop
Bald Hills
Steep in places, this trail starts in the forest and ALPINE TOURING
F Upper Moose Loop 6 km loop
finishes along the shore of Maligne Lake. Bald Hills While there are no machine groomed
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Travel along the lakeshore to the Hidden Cove trails in the Maligne Valley, there are
G Hidden Cove 8 km return Campground. Ensure safe ice conditions. This route is popu- many opportunities for light and alpine
lar with skiers too. Bald Hills touring. It is your responsibility to have
Easy Moderate Difficult the skills, knowledge and equipment
to travel in avalanche terrain. Guide
E books are available for purchase at the
FEATURED ACTIVITIES Friends of Jasper store inside the town
Maligne Canyon | 11.5 km from Jasper The spring-fed waters of Maligne Canyon are transformed into Information Centre.
magical ice falls in the winter. The trail along the rim of the canyon can be slippery; be prepared. If you’re looking to F
Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-ski-
venture onto the frozen bottom of the canyon, we highly recommend you travel with a certified guide. Individual users touring for more information.
not on a guided tour should wear a helmet and ice cleats, and should be familiar with canyon hazards.
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Medicine Lake | 27 km from Jasper Stop by Medicine Lake for a generous dose of winter scenery and
SEASONAL CLOSURE
adventure! Snowshoe the frozen lakeshore and bring your camera to capture the awe-inspiring views of the Queen Access to the Maligne seasonal closure
Elizabeth Range. area is prohibited from November 1
through February 28. This area opens
on March 1 for winter activities and
Maligne Lake | 48 km from Jasper Nestled among towering peaks, the frozen and snow-covered Maligne
exploration.
Lake is nothing short of a winter wonderland. Take in stunning lakeside views from the Mary Schäffer loop, or explore
through the hills and hollows of an ancient rockslide on the Upper Moose Loop.
Note: Seasonal closure adjacent to this area. See page 18 for more details.
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Highway 93A
Highway 93A C Wabasso Campground
Wabasso Campground SEASONAL CLOSURE
Access to the Tonquin Valley seasonal
closure area is prohibited November 1
Trail and Activities Distance Description through February 15. This area opens
on February 16 for winter activities
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING and exploration.
Gentle terrain takes skiers to Moab Lake. The Red Chairs along the
A Whirlpool Trail 15.2 km return river at km 3.6 make a great shorter destination.
Whirlpool Winter Hub
3.5 km one way to Gentle terrain following Hwy 93A with a bit of elevation nearing
B Leach Lake Trail
Leach Lake Leach Lake. Whirlpool Winter Hub
C Wabasso Campground Varied distances Gentle terrain along the river with inside loops.
SNOWSHOEING
Follow the south edge of the Athabasca River for 2.2 km, then loop
D Athabasca River Loop 7.9 km return
back on the Fryatt trail and flat-packed Geraldine Road.
Easy Moderate Difficult
Edith Cavell
Edith Cavell Road will not be machine groomed for cross-country skiing this season but will still be open for winter
exploration on February 16.
Free Programs
Parks Canada interpreters are offering guided snowshoe hikes at the Whirlpool Winter Hub on Saturday and Sunday of the
following weekends: January 12, 19, 26, and February 16. Programs do not require advance registration and snowshoes are
provided. Please see parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-interpretation for more information or stop by the town information centre.
Trail Etiquette
Do not walk or snowshoe on
• Skiers going downhill have the right-of-way. groomed ski trails
• Keep to the right when meeting oncoming skiers.
• When resting, move off the trail. Keep dogs on leash
• When passing say “track please” and pass on left side.
Pick up after your dog
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Icefields Parkway
Toe of the Glacier
The Icefields Parkway is one of the world’s most scenic drives. Its scenery is accentuated during winter as ancient
glaciers and mountain peaks glow winter white under blankets of fresh snow. Here are a few highlights to visit while you’re
travelling. Snow tires are mandatory from November 1 to March 31 on the Parkway.
5 Weeping Wall | 124 km south of Jasper 6 Peyto Lake | 190 km south of Jasper
The Weeping Wall tumbles more than 100 metres A short uphill snowshoe (2.5-km return) from the road
(330 feet) in a series of waterfalls whose main fall is leads to a panoramic viewpoint of beautiful snow-
called Teardrop. The sight is even more impressive in covered Peyto Lake below. Stay on the main trail to
the winter when the many waterfalls are making this a avoid avalanche terrain and other winter hazards.
popular ice climbing destination. Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended.
Athabasca Falls Sunwapta Falls
1 Athabasca Falls | 30 km south of Jasper 2 Sunwapta Falls | 54 km south of Jasper
Watch the ever-changing ice formations and hear Walk or snowshoe to this spectacular icefall, which
the roar of the thundering water behind the ice. Be plunges into a deep canyon, or continue another
safe; stay behind railings and on designated trails. 1.4 km along an easy route to the lower falls.
Never travel on river ice.
7 Bow Lake Viewpoint | 193 km south of Jasper 8 Crowfoot Glacier | 197 km south of Jasper
One of the most scenic lakes along the Parkway and Enjoy this rewarding view from the roadside pull-off.
the source of the Bow River. When this glacier was named a century ago, it looked
like a three-toed crow’s foot. Since then, one toe has
melted, and the middle toe is slowly disappearing.
SKI TOURING SEASONAL CLOSURE
Tangle Falls Athabasca Glacier
While there are no machine groomed trails along the Icefields Parkway, there Access to the Brazeau is
3 Tangle Falls | 96 km south of Jasper 4 Athabasca Glacier | 103 km south of Jasper are many opportunities for light and alpine touring. It is your responsibility to prohibited from November 1
This beautiful, cascading icefall right beside the road Be awestruck by the Columbia Icefield area and admire have the skills, knowledge and equipment to travel in avalanche terrain. Guide through February 28. This
makes for a great photo stop. the Stutfield and Dome glaciers from the Icefields Parkway. books are available for purchase at the Friends of Jasper store inside the town area opens March 1 for winter
Information Centre. activities and exploration.
Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-ski-touring for more information.
Trail and Activities Distance Description
SNOWSHOEING
Give us space.
Descend along the river to a set of stunning falls.
Lower Sunwapta Falls 125 2.8 km return
Sunwapta Falls
A forested trail leading to phenomenal views of Dragon Peak
Big Bend 126 12.6 km return
and surrounding mountains. Sunwapta Falls
Wilcox Viewpoint 50 3.4 km return
A short climb with incredible views of the Athabasca and Dome
glaciers. Wilcox
Slow down.
*See Icefields Parkway map on pg. 14 for locations Easy Moderate Difficult Obey speed limits.
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Jasper International Hostel
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Jasper Sky Tram (April to Oct)
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Wapiti
KM FROM JASPER
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AQUILA 2693 m 4 229
2880 m
Wapiti Winter
Marmot Meadows
KM FROM LAKE LOUISE
KM FROM LAKE LOUISE
6
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Junction with Highway 93A 227
Junction with 93A
218
ELEVATION PROFILE
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
Access to: Marmot Basin,
Whirlpool
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213
EDITH CAVELL CURATOR
Cavell Road (Open Feb.16),
3367 m 2624 m
Wabasso, Whirlpool
to March 31 on the Parkway.
93
25
Valley of the Five Lakes
208
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HARDISTY Valley of the Five Lakes 9 224
1 2715 m
30
Chutes Athabasca
203
Wabasso Lake 14 219
KERKESLIN
2955 m
35
198
25 208
Athabasca Falls
PARC Athabasca Pass
FRYATT NATIONAL
3360 m 1 30 203
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Athabasca Falls
193
JASPER
CHRISTIE SAMSON
45
188
BRUSSELS 3102 m
Ensure your car has snow tires—look for the snowflake
3076 m Athabasca Falls Hostel 32 201
3160 m
Fill your gas tank and bring extra windshield washer
Driving on the Icefields Parkway
symbol. Snow tires are mandatory from November 1
fluid. There are no services along the Icefields Parkway
UNWIN
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34 199
Athabasca Falls Hostel
3300 m CHARLTON
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2 Sunwapta Falls 54 179
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GONG
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158
3121 m 77 156
NELSON
3150 m
GEC
80
153
3130 m Mushroom and Diadem Peaks 84 149
MUSHROOM
3622 m
85 148
85
Beauty Creek Hostel
148
POBOKTAN
ALBERTA WOOLEY SUNWAPTA
The Icefields Parkway Driving Guide
3622 m 3405 m
3317 m
Beauty Creek 87 146
90
143
STUTFIELD
3453 m
Stutfield Glacier 94 139
THE TWINS
95
138
quickly, often changing the road conditions.
3561 m / 3686 m
COLUMBIA 3 Tangle Falls. Watch for sheep! 96 137
3750 m KITCHENER 3
Beauty Creek Hostel
3505 m
100
133
SNOWDOME Belvédère du Glacier-Athabasca
3459 m 4 4 Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint 103 130
105
128
Wilcox
CHAMP DE GLACE
Plan to start early and complete your drive (with time for
COLUMBIA COL SUNWAPTA 104 129
ATHABASCA 2030 m
Wilcox
may encounter over the road’s entire 232-kilometre length.
3493 m
As in any mountain environment, weather can change very
Road reports are based on the worst condition that a driver
exploration and stops along the way) during daylight hours.
110
123
PARC Auberge du
Wilcox Pass
Ruisseau-Hilda
NATIONAL Wilcox Pass 106 127
BANFF Chaînon Parker
115
118
Parker Ridge
Athabasca Glacier Viewpoint
CIRRUS SUNWAPTA PASS (Banff and Jasper boundary) 108 125
3270 m
5
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113
Hilda Creek Hostel 111 122
SASKATCHEWAN
3344 m
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108
Parker Ridge 112 121
Hilda Creek Hostel
Weeping Wall
COLEMAN Nigel Pass 116 117
130
103
3135 m
AMERY
3329 m
Bridal Veil Falls 117 120
98
Auberge du
135
Ruisseau-Rampart
5 Weeping Wall 124 109
93
140
CHAMP
DE GLACE
131 102
to Lake Louise.
WILSON
in ice and snow.
ERASMUS
88
3265 m
145
WILSON
3261 m
Sunset Pass and Sunset Lookout 137 96
Saskatchewan
River Crossing
83
150
Rampart Creek Hostel (year round) 142 91
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River Crossing
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MURCHISON 11 153 80
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3109 m
3333 m
Junction: David Thompson Highway (# 11)
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LIEU HISTORIQUE NATIONAL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE (175 KM)
68
165
CHEPHREN TOTEM
3266 m 3155 m Saskatchewan Crossing Viewpoint 154 79
63
170
159 74
LEGEND
ARIES Major highway
2996 m
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173 60
175
NOYES
3084 m Minor highway
511 • alberta511.ca • drivebc.ca
PATTERSON Mountain peak
3197 m
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WEED
The Parkway is not salted so it can often be covered
Check the road conditions before you leave town:
3080 m Glacier/icefield
There is no cell phone reception from Athabasca Falls
CALDRON OBSERVATION
2917 m 3174 m 2 Attraction 6 Bow Summit / Peyto Lake 190 43
48
185
A Winter Activity
COL BOW
6 2067 m
Viewpoint
43
190
CHAMP DE Trailhead
193 40
GLACE WAPTA CIRQUE
7 2993 m McCONNELL
Campground 7 Bow Lake
Bow Summit
Glacier Crowfoot 8
38
195
CROWFOOT Picnic site 196 37
3050 m 93 DOLOMITE
2782 m
Bow Lake
Hostel
33
200
BOW 8 Crowfoot Glacier 197 36
2868 m
Visitor centre
BALFOUR Helen Lake, Dolomite Pass
3272 m Auberge du Telephone
28
205
Ruisseau-Mosquito
Helen Lake
CHAMP DE GLACE Toilet 206 27
WAPUTIK
Mosquito Creek Hostel (year round)
Crowfoot Glacier
23
210
DALEY
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More Information
parkscanada.gc.ca/banff
3394 m
OP ER
214 19
parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper
13
220
Mosquito Creek Hostel
227 6
Weather Forecast: weather.gc.ca
CYCLONE
3042 m
8
225
Junction: Trans-Canada Highway and Icefields Parkway 230 3
VICTORIA
3
3459 m PTARMIGAN
230
BANFF VISITOR CENTRE: 403-762-1550
LAKE 3059 m
KM FROM JASPER
0
KM FROM LAKE LOUISE
RCMP Lake Louise 233
LOUISE REDOUBT
0
Jasper 780-852-3185 • Banff 403-762-2088
2902 m BANFF 56 km
233
Kilomètres RCMP
TEMPLE 0 10 20 30 40 50
LAKE LOUISE VISITOR CENTRE: 403-522-3833
CALGARY
BANFF
3543 m
JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE: 780-852-6176
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Winter Wildlife Taking Action for
Caribou Recovery
Photo: L. Neufeld
Jasper National Park is home to four distinct herds of woodland caribou. Parks Canada is taking action to
protect this species at risk and you can help too.
Seasonal closures for caribou conservation
As of November 1, there are seasonal closures in areas of the Tonquin, Maligne-Brazeau, and North Boundary
Bighorn Sheep
ranges of Jasper National Park to protect important caribou habitat.
All access to these backcountry areas is prohibited until the Tonquin area reopens for winter recreation on
Photo: M. Bradley
Characteristics
Brown body, darker February 16 and all other areas reopen on March 1.
Winter is the perfect time of year to look for
neck and large tan
wildlife tracks. Learn how to identify a few rump patch, backwards Please refer to pages 4-5 for a map that shows the top four regions to explore and where access is
tracks and find out whose habitat you’re sharing. slanting antlers. restricted until later in the season.
ey
to: M. Bradl
It is a challenge for wildlife to survive in the
winter, but you can help make it easier by giving Where to find
Reduced speed limit on the Icefields Parkway
Pho
Fem
them lots of space. ale Valley bottoms and
open areas, commonly From south of Sunwapta Falls through to Beauty Creek Hostel, a reduced speed zone of 70km/h is in effect
found in and around from February 1 – June 1. Drive with care, this is a time when caribou may be seen crossing the road.
11.5 cm
Elk town. To learn more visit: parkscanada.gc.ca/caribou-winter-access
Characteristics
Photo: M. Bradley
Photo: R. Gruys
Built like a large Characteristics
Resembles a medium-
German shepherd, with
sized dog, thick, bushy
Give Wildlife Space.
longer legs. Colour
can vary from white to tail, greyish-brown in
colour, long and narrow
black.
muzzle.
DO NOT APPROACH OR ENTICE WILDLIFE.
Following, crowding or startling wildlife can lead to aggressive encounters,
Where to find
Throughout the park Where to find which can put you and others in danger. When viewing wildlife:
but particularly in Valley bottoms.
Coyote
12 cm
Wolf
7 cm
valley bottoms.
100 m/330 ft
• Stay at least 100 metres away from bears,
coyotes, wolves and cougars.
Characteristics Characteristics 30 m/100 ft • Stay at least 30 metres away from elk,
White rump, short light Narrow black horns bighorn sheep, moose and deer.
brown fur; males: thick carried by both sexes,
curved horns, females: beard, long white hair.
narrow horns. If you see wildlife on the road always slow down.
Where to find
Photo: M. Bradley
to: R.Gruys
If you do stop (not recommended for the safety of wildlife):
Photo: R. Bray
Where to find Steep rocky terrain.
Pho
Near steep rocky Fem
ale
terrain. • Pull over where it is safe to do so. • Quickly observe, take a photo and move on.
• Use your hazard lights to alert others. • Move on if a traffic jam develops.
Bighorn Sheep Mountain Goat
8 cm
9 cm
• Stay in your vehicle. It is unsafe for people and wildlife.
16 17
Pyramid Bench:
Camping
Disabled Access
Cooking Shelter
Drinking Water
Flush Toilets
Campgrounds
Temporary winter trail closures
Sani Dump
Fees Number of sites
Pit Toilets
Electrical
Showers
and Services
Firepit
Trailer
Tent
To ensure the safety of the public, there
JASPER
will be temporary trail closures and traffic
$32.30 40 with elec.
disruptions on the Pyramid Bench this Wapiti Winter
$27.40 35 tent
winter while forest fuel modification is
completed. There will also be smoke in the Whirlpool Winter $15.70 10 tent-6 RV
air at times as debris is burned. BANFF
Please refer to the following links Tunnel Mt. Village II $32.30 188
for active closures:
Lake Louise Trailer $32.30 189
parkscanada.gc.ca/jaspertrails
Daily fire permits cost $8.80 extra. Camping permitted in designated campgrounds only.
Winter campgrounds operate on a self-registration system. Campsites in these campgrounds are
Why fuel modification? available on a first-come first-serve basis. To increase your chance of securing a spot, arrive early in the
day and come mid-week. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m., and payment must be made with cash or credit
Parks Canada is taking actions to both card at the site. Debit cards are NOT accepted.
reduce the potential impacts of a wildfire to
the community and prepare to respond in Overnight bivy camping is permitted at Wilcox campground for mountaineers who need an early start for certain routes
the event of an emergency. around the Columbia Icefield. No RV’s or trailer allowed.
Over the winter of 2018-2019, Parks You must contact the information centre to get a permit (780-852-6177 x2).
Canada is working to reduce the amount
of forest fuels on the Pyramid Bench in WHISTLERS CLOSURE
mountain pine beetle affected forest. Whistlers Campground will be closed in 2019 for reconstruction.
parkscanada.ca/whistlerscampground
When vegetation is removed from forested
areas, a potential wildfire is more likely to
stay on the ground rather than move from
treetop to treetop. This limits fire intensity,
reduces windblown embers, and is easier
for responders to control.
Special Events
Parks Canada and the Municipality On Friday, November 23, 2018 and January 18, 2019
of Jasper are active partners in the come explore the park on us!
“FireSmart” community protection program.
As part of this program, forested areas Free park entry: November 23, 2018
around the edge of town are also being Take part in the festivities of Moonlight Madness around the
thinned.
town of Jasper with discounts at stores and restaurants.
For more information visit our website at
parkscanada.gc.ca/jasperfireupdate. Free park entry: January 18, 2019
Come back in the new year for an enchanting winter
extravaganza and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of
5 mm
Mountain Pine Beetle Jasper in January!
An insect native to the Rocky Mountains, mountain pine beetles tunnel into mature pine trees and
disrupt the flow of nutrients within the tree, which eventually dies. For more information on Moonlight Madness or Jasper in January visit: jasper.travel
The red trees in the Athabasca Valley are evidence of its spread, which is linked to climate change
and past fire suppression management practices.
Learn to Love Winter: February 15 to 18, 2019
Mountain pine beetle infestation has steadily risen since 2013. To date, about half of Jasper’s pine for- Wondering what to do Family Day weekend? Our park interpreters will be offering fun and engaging
ests have been impacted. winter activities for the whole family during our ‘Learn to Love Winter’ event.
Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper-interpretation to learn more.
Restoring fire to the landscape through prescribed or planned fires is a natural way to reduce mountain pine
18 beetle habitat and restore healthy forests. 19Supporting Our Parks
Your park entry fee contributes directly to
your experiences within Jasper National Park
Edmonton and supports publications/brochures, rescue
services, the maintenance of the Icefields
Parkway and the cleaning and maintenance
Jasper
of day-use facilities. Pick up your day pass or
National
annual pass at any gate, information centre.
Park
Prince George
As of 2018: All youth 17 and under receive
free entry into all national parks and
national historic sites across Canada.
Vancouver
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(Yoho NP)
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Lak
Lake Louise 58 186 130 481 27 233 m n gs
diu pri Saskatchewan
Radium Ra ot S
Hot Springs 132 260 261 555 157 361 130 H n
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Golden 134 262 207 557 57 307 85 105 Go tok
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nc
Vancouver 856 984 928 1279 771 798 794 818 713 565 Va
Banff
Waterton 395 266 582 568 476 687 453 395 532 681 1140
National
Distances are shown in kilometres. To convert distances to miles, multiply by 0.62. Yoho Park
National Park
Lake Louise
Field
Golden
Banff
Mount Revelstoke Canmore
Glacier Calgary
National Park
National Park Kootenay
National Park
Revelstoke
Bar U
Vancouver Ranch
National
Historic
Site
(Summer only)
Radium
Hot Springs
Waterton Lakes
Cranbrook National Park*
*266 km from Calgary
FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911
(Police, fire and ambulance)
Cell phone coverage is not reliable
in all areas of the mountain parks.You can also read
