Wildlife safety
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is closed due to wildfire
Parks Canada reservations in Jasper National Park from July 23 with a checkout date on or before September 3 will automatically be cancelled and fully refunded
Due to evolving wildfire activity, Jasper National Park is currently closed. All upcoming camping reservations with a checkout date on or before Tuesday, September 3, 2024 will be cancelled. Full refunds will automatically be provided but please be patient as they will likely be delayed.
There is no need for further action on the part of visitors for these cancellations and refunds. Currently, there is no estimated date for reopening, and further direction will follow as the situation develops.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this news brings to your travel plans.
If you wish to cancel additional future bookings visit the Parks Canada Reservation Service or call the reservation line at 1-877-737-3783 (1-519-826-5391 outside of North America).
We appreciate your patience as we take necessary action to keep our visitors safe.
Notice of restriction: Wildlife viewing practices in Jasper National Park
Roadside wildlife viewing is designated as restricted from January 1 until December 31
Help Parks Canada maintain healthy animal populations
Stay in your vehicle
- Slow down, and always obey speed limits
- Use your hazard lights to alert others
- Pull over only where it is safe to do so
- Do not stop in driving lanes
- Observe, take photographs, and move on
- Move on immediately if a traffic jam develops
Human food and garbage kill wildlife
- Do not feed wildlife
- Do not litter
- Put garbage in its proper place
- Do not burn unwanted food or garbage
- Never leave food unattended
- Properly store all food and scented items
Give wildlife space
- Do not approach wildlife
- All wild animals are unpredictable
- All wildlife is potentially dangerous
- Animals are wild even if they appear tame
- Keep pets on leash
- Stay 30m (3 bus lengths) away from elk, deer, and moose
- Stay 100m (10 bus lengths) away from bears and other carnivores
You are responsible for your own safety
When you are on the trails:
- Travel in groups
- Make noise
- Tune in to your surroundings. Remove your headset
- If you encounter wildlife, back away. Return the way you came
- Carry bear spray. Know how to use it
- Report all aggressive wildlife encounters to Parks Canada Dispatch: 780-852-6155
- Know the Parks Canada regulations
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