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Jasper National Park of CanadaLearning ExperiencesInterpretive Programs & Events Mother pointing out mountains to her child, Jasper National Park THE PALISADES TRAINING CENTREThe Parks Canada (Palisades) Stewardship Education CentreSummaryThe VisionFoundation PrinciplesCollaboratorsKey RequirementsAudience ResearchStudent Experience and OutcomesTeacher Experience and OutcomesSite MapConclusion
Park interpretersPark interpreters share their knowledge, insights and sense of fun at the Whistlers Outdoor Theatre, 2 km south of Jasper Townsite in Whistlers Campground. Non-campers are welcome to attend programs at the theatre. Head south, through the traffic lights onto the Icefields Parkway. Turn into Whistlers Campground, drive through the gate and park at the shower buildings. The theatre is in the large meadow in the centre if the campground. The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives has a spectacular new gallery that bring visitors back in time. Discover the events and people that shaped Jasper. Jasper has a host of interpretive hiking and touring guides to help you discover the park. The Friends of Jasper National Park also offer interpretive programs at campgrounds and in the townsite. Hire a Local GuideNumerous guiding companies are licensed by Parks Canada to offer their services within Jasper National Park, for example: interpretive day hiking or snowshoeing guides, backpacking and mountaineering guides, horse-back and boat-trip guides, and fishing guides. Before booking your guided activity, you should ensure that the company you are considering is legally licensed to operate within the national park. Please report any illegal or inappropriate guiding activities to Parks Canada by calling 403.762.1470. If you are considering a guided hiking, snowshoeing or mountaineering experience, look for guides who are accredited by either or both the following professional organizations, for the highest standards of local knowledge and safety: The Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association (MPHIA) The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)
Friends of Jasper National ParkFriends of Jasper National Park is a democratic non-profit association of individuals and organizations. Friends of Jasper National Park Association exists to promote understanding, appreciation, and respect for the natural ecosystems and cultural heritage of Jasper National Park and surrounding areas. It’s great to have FriendsFriends of Jasper National Park work in cooperation with Parks Canada and do all kinds of things – from programs and events to projects. Projects include updating directional trail signs and ongoing community efforts to establish footpaths, to restore native species and to introduce interpretive signage in places like Pyramid Island and Cavell Meadows. Make a difference
Check out a store that makes a difference to the park. Friends have a bookstore and gift shop located in the Information Centre. All proceeds from the store are used for educational programs, research, publications and park improvement projects in Jasper National Park. To become a member, make a donation, request a mail order catalogue or for more information about Friends of Jasper events please contact: Box 992
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