Jasper - Miette · Jasper National Park

Jasper - Miette

Parks Canada
Jasper National Park · Alberta

what to expect

Visit the world's second largest dark sky preserve in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies! Known for its abundant wildlife and extensive trail network, visitors from all over the world travel here to experience this very special place.
Part of UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, find your connection to this very special place. Discover one or all of our five spectacular regions, explore our extensive trail network, or visit our famous red chair locations. (Hint: the winter months are pretty spectacular!)

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

This list adapts to Jasper - Miette. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

common questions about Jasper - Miette

how far is Jasper - Miette from Edmonton?
Jasper - Miette is 315 km from Edmonton. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Jasper - Miette?
Yes. Jasper - Miette is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Jasper - Miette.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Parks Canada + open sources

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