Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada Travel Guide
The main gateways for Jasper National Park. Both airports provide full facilities.
Seasonal flight availability and pricing, along with airport facilities.
Most common and suggested option for park exploration. Rent directly from airport.
Sundog Tours for scheduled shuttles from YEG/YYC to Jasper. Brewster Express also available.
Scenic "The Canadian" service by Vancouver/Toronto. Not for direct airport connection.
For finding cheap flights.
Compare flight prices.
For flight delay/cancellation compensation (€600).
VIA Rail's "The Canadian" service has a scenic, long-distance train journey to Jasper.
Bus services for connection to Jasper from major cities.
Driving towards Jasper has the most flexibility for exploring the park.
Verify conditions, prepare for wildlife, plus have emergency supplies.
Departure from Edmonton International (YEG) or Calgary International (YYC) airports.
Departure procedures for VIA Rail and bus services from Jasper.
YEG and YYC have numerous retail shops, including duty-free options.
Both airports have a range of restaurants and cafes for meals before departure.
Airports provide lounges and other amenities for comfortable departures.
Jasper National Park is a landlocked destination in the Canadian Rockies. Therefore, direct sea or river arrivals are not applicable for direct access to the park.
If driving to Jasper from the United States, you will encounter standard land border crossing procedures.
Drive on the right side. Seatbelts mandatory. Speed limits in km/h are enforced. Distracted driving is illegal.
Check 511 Alberta or DriveBC for current road conditions. Winter means snow, ice. Spring has potholes. Summertime is generally clear.
Paid parking in Jasper townsite. Trailhead parking fills fast; arrive early or use shuttles.
From October 1 to May 1ST, winter tires are legally necessary on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North).
