Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is the largest
national park in the
Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located in the province of
Alberta. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and, of course, mountains. Wildlife in the park include
elk,
moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, bears and
caribou.
Major river systems originating in the park include
Jasper was named after Jasper Hawes, who operated a post in the region for the
North West Company.
The park's information centre is located in Jasper, Alberta.