Living in Jasper

  • Home to about 4,200 year round residents

  • Nearly 1000km of trails to explore

  • Countless attractions like Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Canyon and the Jasper Icefields - Athabasca Glacier is top on the list!

  • Amazing wildlife - grizzly and black bears, moose, elk, deer, mountain goats, wolverines, and bighorn sheep.

  • Internationally renowned for its breathtaking scenery, backcountry trails, ski hill, and pristine wilderness and wildlife

  • Largest Dark Sky Preserve on the planet

What makes Jasper a cool place to live?

  • A variety of locally owned restaurants and pubs as well as several of your well-known favourites

  • Fitness & Aquatic Centre

  • Sports and gear stores, including rentals

  • Beer, wine & liquor stores

  • Bakeries and coffee shops

  • Necessities like banks, pharmacies, grocery stores, etc.

  • Galleries showcasing art from local First Nations and Inuit

  • Clothing, shoe, and outerwear shops

  • Camera, electronic, and tech shops

What to expect while living here

So Many Things to Do

  • Stand Up Paddleboarding

  • Northern Lights

  • Jasper Tramway

  • Marmot Basin Ski Resort

  • Dogsledding

  • Rafting

  • Riding

  • Ice Climbing

  • Boating

  • Mountain Biking

  • Canoeing

  • Golfing

  • Exploring

  • Cycling

  • Team Events

Wildlife + Other Things
You Need to Know

To learn more about Jasper National Park, its wildlife, wildlife safety, and other activities and information, click on the link below.