faq.subtitle Jasper
Nearest airports: Edmonton (YEG, 4h) or Calgary (YYC, 4.5h). Brewster Express and SunDog buses available. VIA Rail train from Vancouver/Toronto
Summer (June-August) for hiking and wildlife viewing. September-October for fall colors. December-March for skiing. Dark Sky Festival in October
Highly recommended. Icefields Parkway and many attractions require a car. Jasper Transit is limited. Rent in Calgary or Edmonton
Bears usually avoid humans. Carry bear spray, travel in groups, make noise. Keep 100m distance. Never approach bear cubs
Useful tips for visiting Jasper
Get a Parks Canada pass before entering. Annual Discovery Pass available if visiting multiple parks
Carry bear spray on hiking trails - available for purchase in town stores. Learn how to use it before hiking
Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Allow a full day to drive from Jasper to Banff with stops
Jasper is the best place in Canada for stargazing. Join Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October
Book accommodation early for summer and winter holidays. Hotels are limited within the national park
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 67 $ ~48.9 $ | — | Almost no local bus in town. Brewster Express shuttle: Calgary — Jasper from 67 CAD (season until October). Alpine Traveler — weekly town runs for locals. Main transport — car |
location.transport.taxi | 4.4 $ ~3.2 $ | — | Flagfall 4.40 CAD + 1.80 CAD/km. Caribou Cabs and 4 Aces Taxi — main companies. Uber/Lyft do NOT work in Jasper. Book by phone or hotel. Limited number of cars |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Cards accepted at most places. Keep some cash for parking and small vendors. ATMs are limited
Canadian Dollar (CAD). No currency exchange in Jasper - exchange before arrival or use ATMs
15-20% expected in restaurants. Round up for taxi and other services
Attractions and points of interest