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Park geography
Analyzing the physical terrain, mountain landscape features, and regional boundaries
Jasper National Park: geography
Location: Alberta, Canada. Recorded area: 10,878 km².
Canada's largest Rocky Mountain park with glaciers, lakes, and dark-sky preserve status
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is the largest national park within Alberta's Rocky Mountains, spanning approximately 10,878 square kilometers of pristine wilderness in western Canada. Established as Jasper Forest Park in 1907 and redesignated as a national park in 1930, this vast protected area encompasses dramatic mountain landscapes, extensive glacial systems, deep river valleys, and diverse ecosystems that support abundant wildlife. The park forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, recognized in 1984 for their outstanding universal value including rugged mountain peaks, ice fields, glaciers, alpine meadows, waterfalls, and karst cave systems. Jasper serves as the headwaters for major river systems including the Athabasca River, which flows into the Mackenzie River basin, and features the Columbia Icefield, one of the most accessible glacial systems in North America.
- Location
- Canada
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1907
- Area
- 10,878 km²
Location overview
Understanding the administrative alignment within Alberta, Canada
Geographic Setting and Regional Context of Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is situated within the province of Alberta in western Canada. The interior land mass sits entirely within a single national territory as an inland protected area.
- Countries
- Canada
- Regions
- Alberta
- Primary location
- Alberta
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Geographic dimensions and coordinate limits covering 10,878 square kilometers.
Jasper National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits
Interactive boundary mapping provides clear spatial context for the protected area. Accompanying geographic statistics offer detailed insights on the total land area, geographic center, and coordinate span.
- Boundary area
- 11,240.8 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 838 km
- Northernmost point
- 53.4812° N
- Southernmost point
- 52.127° N
- Easternmost point
- 116.7957° W
- Westernmost point
- 119.5448° W
- Geographic centre
- 52.8513° N, 117.9836° W
- North–south span
- 150.7 km
- East–west span
- 185.4 km
Terrain and natural features
Explore recorded glaciers, peaks, waterfalls, and lakes within the protected landscape
Jasper National Park Mountain Terrain and Natural Features
Stored mountain classifications define the protected terrain encompassing glaciers, peaks, waterfalls, and lakes. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships.
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Rebakah Peak
3,210 m
Streams
Excelsior Creek
Streams
Alpland Creek
Peaks
Mount Dromore
2,660 m
Ridges
Bedson Ridge
Environmental setting
Boreal climate zones, mountain relief, and forest cover classifications
Jasper National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings
Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and relief categories offer complementary frameworks for reading physical settings across Jasper National Park. Stored classifications connect directly to broader atlas destinations sharing similar environmental profiles.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Glacier · Rivers · Lakes · Waterfalls · Cliffs · Karst · Cave
Habitat types
Boreal forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Riverine habitat · Wetland
Park atlas
Trace the rugged mountain landscapes and conservation zones surrounding Jasper National Park within the broader Canadian Rockies.
Explore More National Parks and Protected Landscapes Near Jasper National Park
After exploring the glacial systems and alpine terrain of Jasper National Park, expand your discovery to include other significant protected areas. Trace the interconnected network of national parks and conservation landscapes within the Canadian Rockies, understanding their distinct geographical features and conservation value.
National parkCanada
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
Southeast
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Bow Valley lie among the peaks and glaciers of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
- Area
- 6,641 km²
- Established
- 1885
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 4.1M annual
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National parkBritish Columbia
70 km away#3 closest
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Yoho National Park: Mapped Protected Area in British Columbia's Geography
Exploring the park's protected boundaries and terrain.
Yoho National Park is presented here as a distinct national park within British Columbia's vast geographic framework. This page provides a structured view of its protected land status, allowing for detailed exploration of its mapped boundaries and surrounding natural landscapes. Understand Yoho National Park's place in the Canadian atlas through its specific geographic features and protected area context.
- Area
- 1,313 km²
- Established
- 1886
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 663.9K annual
National parkColumbia-Shuswap Regional District
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Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geography.
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- Area
- 1,349 km²
- Established
- 1886
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 4M annual
National parkBritish Columbia
108 km away#5 closest
South
Mount Revelstoke National Park
British Columbia's National Park Atlas Entry
Mount Revelstoke National Park, in British Columbia, Canada. Landscapes: mountains and forests.
- Area
- 260 km²
- Established
- 1914
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 775.2K annual
National parkBritish Columbia
113 km away#6 closest
Southeast
Kootenay National Park
Explore Kootenay National Park's mapped terrain and regional geography.
Kootenay National Park, in British Columbia, Canada. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and cliffs.
- Area
- 1,406 km²
- Established
- 1920
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 574.1K annual
State or regional parkBritish Columbia
About 186 km away#7 closest
South
Mara Provincial Park: Protected Shoreline and Geographic Features in British Columbia
Mapping the Shuswap region's essential day-use lakeshore environment
Situated on the southern edge of Mara Lake, Mara Provincial Park functions as a key protected site in the Shuswap region of British Columbia. This area provides public access to sandy beaches and serves as the primary boat launch for the surrounding interior lake system, preserving natural terrain against private lakeshore development.
- Area
- 0.05 km²
- Established
- 1958
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
Wildlife reserveAlberta
191 km away#8 closest
North
Saskatoon Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary: Protected Wetland Landscape in Alberta
Geographic overview of sanctuary boundaries and habitat zones
Examine the territorial footprint and environmental setting of Saskatoon Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This site highlights the intersection of shallow aquatic basins and boreal parkland vegetation, providing a deep look into protected areas within the Grande Prairie region of Alberta.
- Area
- 11.5 km²
- Established
- 1948
- IUCN
- III
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