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.
Maligne River near Jasper, Alberta
Major river systems originating in the park include
- the Columbia River
- the North Saskatchewan River
- the Athabasca River which flows into the Mackenzie River system
The park's information centre is located in Jasper, Alberta.