Jasper

Jasper sits in the Athabasca River valley at roughly 1,060 meters elevation and is surrounded by forested mountain slopes. The community spreads across a broad area with spruce and pine woods, alpine meadows and several small lakes nearby.

The settlement began in 1813 as a trading post for the North West Company and later became part of the route connecting the Pacific and Hudson Bay. In the early 20th century, the arrival of the railway turned it into an administrative center.

The Jasper Municipal Council collaborates with Parks Canada to maintain a balance between urban development and environmental conservation within the national park boundaries.

The main municipal office sits on the western edge of the town center and is open on weekdays for public inquiries. Information about council meetings can be found through the community website.

The administrative district covers more than 900 square kilometers and ranks among the least populated municipalities in the Rockies. Beyond the town center, the territory includes uninhabited valleys and mountain slopes.

Location: Alberta

Inception: 1813

Elevation above the sea: 1,060 m

Shares border with: Improvement District No. 12 (Jasper National Park), Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

Website: https://jasper-alberta.com

GPS coordinates: 52.87310,-118.08200

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:11