how far is Jasper - Wapiti from Edmonton?

Jasper - Wapiti is 314 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 - Wapiti?

Yes. Jasper - Wapiti is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

Jasper - Wapiti · Jasper National Park

Jasper - Wapiti

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!)

the basics

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 - Wapiti. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer Warm layer + rain shell Shoulder weather can shift fast Bear spray Bear country — carry on every trail

common questions about Jasper - Wapiti

how far is Jasper - Wapiti from Edmonton?: Jasper - Wapiti is 314 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 - Wapiti?: Yes. Jasper - Wapiti 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 - Wapiti.

Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area

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

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Jasper - Wapiti

what to expect

the basics

what to know

what to bring

common questions about Jasper - Wapiti

nearby places

Wildhorse Lake

Whitehorse Creek

Watson Creek

volunteer at Parks Canada

Jasper - Wapiti

what to expect

the basics

what to know

what to bring

common questions about Jasper - Wapiti

nearby places

Wildhorse Lake

Whitehorse Creek

Watson Creek

want to camp at Jasper - Wapiti?

volunteer at Parks Canada