What's New
Proposed Glacier Walk - Jan 31,2012
News Release
Parks Canada will take additional time to complete its determination regarding an environmental assessment of Brewster Travel Canada’s proposed Glacier Discovery Walk on the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park.
A final determination will be made public in the coming weeks. Please check this website for further updates.
Parks Canada is considering a proposal from Brewster Travel Canada (Brewster) to redevelop a roadside viewpoint into a commercially operated interpretive trail and viewing platform along the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park.
Parks on Fire Audio Podcast
Explore the world of fire with Parks Canada’s fire management team. Hear stories from the fireline, discover fire-loving wildlife, and take an up-close look at our forests to see if they’re as healthy as they appear.
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Conservation Strategy for Southern Mountain Caribou
Parks Canada values your comments to help us make the best possible management decisions in support of woodland caribou conservation.
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New Recreational Activities in Jasper National Park
Parks Canada is now inviting comments on Provisional Guidelines for New Recreational Activities in Jasper National Park.
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Annual Report 2011
Jasper National Park Annual Report 2011. Learn More
The Raising of the Two Brothers Totem Pole
On Saturday, July 16th, as part of Parks Day and Parks Canada Centennial Celebrations, Jasper National Park along with many Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal partners pulled together to raise the Two Brothers Totem Pole in Jasper. Learn More
The Dark Side of Jasper National Park
On March 26, 2011 the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) officially designated Jasper National Park a Dark Sky Preserve. Learn More
Spotlight on Ecological Integrity
Top 10 conservation stories in Jasper National Park. Learn More
Jasper National Park Fee Changes
Parks Canada has frozen fees for entry and camping and other recreational fees. For visitors, this means 2008 prices are in effect until April 1, 2011. For commercial groups, 2009 prices are in effect until April 1, 2012.
Throughout the next couple of years, we will also be introducing unique and new products and services and upgrading the service offer.
All revenues from fees are retained where they are earned and spent on maintenance, repairs or to replace aging visitor facilities as well as enhancing opportunities for visitor experiences.
Prices are set to ensure a good value to visitors as well as a fair economic return based on market value and rates.
The following three proposed fee structures are being proposed for implementation in April 1, 2010.
Palisades Stewardship Education Centre
Parks Canada is in the process of transforming Jasper's Palisades centre from an historic ranch to a world-class stewardship education facility for youth, and will be standardizing user fees in order to accurately reflect evolving operational costs. Standardized fees will be formula-based and will be tailored to ensure the sustainable delivery of youth stewardship education and other on-site programs.
All fees collected at the Jasper Palisades Stewardship Education Centre will continue to be allocated directly towards funding the development and delivery of programming and covering facility operating costs. The components of the formula and the fee structure are outlined as follows:
1 - Palisades Stewardship Education Centre Rates
Full Package: Accommodation & Meals (per person per night)
- Type 1: Education/Youth groups - Formula
- $Rate = BOC+M+H
- Type 1: Education/Youth groups - Rate
- $Rate = $75.00 - $90.00
- Type 2: Other user groups - Formula
- $Rate = BOC+M+H
- Type 2: Other user groups - Rate
- $Rate = $90.00 - $130.00
Bed & Breakfast Package (per person per night)
Accommodation Only (per person per night)
- Type 1: Education/Youth groups - Formula
- N/A
- Type 1: Education/Youth groups - Rate
- N/A
- Type 2: Other user groups - Formula
- $Rate = BOC+H
- Type 2: Other user groups - Rate
- $Rate = $45.00 - $85.00
AV Equipment & Meeting Room / Facility Fee(per meeting room per use)
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Type 1: Education/Youth groups - Formula
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$Rate = MRBOC+H
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Type 1: Education/Youth groups - Rate
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$Rate = $60.00 - $150.00
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Type 2: Other user groups - Formula
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$Rate = MRBOC+H
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Type 2: Other user groups - Rate
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$Rate = $60.00 - $150.00
Formula Definitions
- BOC = Base Operating Cost
- M = Cost of Meals/Coffee Services
- H = Cost of Housekeeping Services
- MRBOC = Meeting Room Base Operating Cost
Where
- BOC = Range ($50 - $90)
- M&H - Dependent on cost of current service contract
- MRBOC = Range ($40-$130)
Range
Range in Base Operating Cost & Meeting Room Base Operating Cost - varies depending on type of room and level of service required.
* Rates are exclusive of GST and Park Entry Fees
2 - Airport Picnic Site Service Improvement
Over the past few years Jasper National Park has been upgrading this popular group picnic site with new Panabode privies and picnic tables, upgrades to the picnic shelter and barbeque. To pay for these service improvements and to continue to offer the services associated with maintaining and cleaning of the site and firewood, a user fee of $50 will be introduced.
3 - Airstrip Maintenance Fee
The Minister made a decision on March 14, 2008 to allow air access at the Jasper airstrip for recreational, emergency and diversionary purposes. Following this decision, Jasper National Park has undertaken discussions with the local flying club and in turn COPA (Canadian Ownership and Pilots Association) to implement an Airstrip Maintenance Fee. The fee would help to recover the costs of maintaining the Jasper airstrip and associated infrastructure. The proposed fees are as follows:
- $ 20/use
- $140/year
- $200/year for resident airstrip parking and use
Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper are inviting the public to review and comment on the draft Jasper Community Sustainability Plan