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Jasper & the Icefields Parkway

The Wild Side of the Rockies

Glaciers, dark skies, and wildlife along the world's most scenic drive.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why Jasper & the Icefields Parkway.

  1. Drive the jaw-dropping Icefields Parkway.

  2. Walk on the Athabasca Glacier.

  3. Stargaze in a vast Dark Sky Preserve.

  4. Spot elk, bears, and bighorn sheep.

  5. The wilder, quieter Canadian Rockies.

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Jasper is the Canadian Rockies untamed — reached by the spectacular Icefields Parkway past glaciers and turquoise lakes. Walk on an icefield, stargaze in one of the world's largest dark-sky preserves, and watch for wildlife everywhere.

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Safety

Safety Overview

Jasper & the Icefields Parkway

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Reviewed: 2026-06-06

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Before You Travel

Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.

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TravelWell Safety — Jasper & the Icefields Parkway: Emergency numbers, hospitals and safety info. Open this before we travel so it works offline. https://travelwell.world/en/destinations/jasper-icefields

Traveling to Jasper & the Icefields Parkway with a pet?

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