Jasper Information Centre
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Why go
- Among the first rustic-style buildings in a Canadian national park.
- No two windows or doors are alike.
- A prototype for later Jasper buildings that influenced architecture across the Canadian park system.
Services and visiting hours
- Daily
- 09:00–17:00
- Trip planning
- Information on Jasper National Park trips, hotels, restaurants, activities and travel deals.
Tips for your visit
- For enquiries, call 780-852-6236.
- Tickets are sold online through the centre’s website.
History
Park superintendent Lt. Colonel Maynard Rogers conceived the administration building and oversaw the townsite’s layout, seeking a unified architectural style. Calderon designed the building using cobblestone, wood and local construction methods. It served as a landmark for passengers arriving on the Canadian National railway line.
- 1913–1914The building was constructed as Jasper National Park’s administration centre to plans by Edmonton architect A.M. Calderon.
- 1941The fish hatchery moved out of the basement.
- 1972The park’s visitor centre moved into the former headquarters building.
- 1988The building was designated a Classified Federal Heritage Building.
- 1992It became a National Historic Site of Canada.
How to get there
- On footAddress: 500 Connaught Drive, Jasper National Park.
Sources: Jasper Park Information Centre - Wikipedia · Jasper National Park | Official Guide | Tourism… · Plan your trip | Tourism Jasper · 10 Fascinating Facts About Jasper’s Famous Spir… · Centre d'accueil de Jasper - Wikipedia · Jasper Information Centre: tickets (its own sit… · checked 12 Oct 2026
- Website
- jasper.travel/
- Phone
- 7808526236
Questions and answers
What originally occupied the Jasper Information Centre building?
The ground floor held the superintendent’s residence and park offices. Upstairs were a library, museum and drafting room.
Did the Jasper Information Centre building have a fish hatchery?
Yes. A fish hatchery occupied the basement until it moved elsewhere in 1941.
What is the upper floor of the Jasper Information Centre used for today?
It is now office space.
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