Our Mission

Since 1983, the Friends of Jasper National Park have been working actively to promote understanding, appreciation and respect for both the natural and cultural history of Jasper National Park.

We fulfill our vital role of independent stewards and advocates by providing opportunities for people to interact with and connect to our National Park.

Through our programs, projects and special events:

- We increase awareness of the purpose and value of the Park.

- We provide opportunities that instill an appreciation for the complex, fragile environments and the cultural heritage of the Park.

- We inspire action for protection and preservation of the Park.

Key Operating Principles:

- We play an important role in the stewardship of Jasper National Park by promoting understanding of natural systems and the cultural heritage, and enabling people to appreciate and respect the natural world.

- We set priorities so that we can consistently deliver a quality product and we strive for continuous improvement.

- We actively cooperate with individuals, businesses, and organizations to achieve common goals.

- We enhance Parks Canada’s core programs, not replace them, nor be directed by them.

- We seek to affect attitudes toward the environment while honoring the primacy of choice.

- We know people engage more when they are having fun so we build opportunities for camaraderie into everything we do.

About FRIENDS OF JASPER NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION

Friends offer high quality heritage tourism programs and experiences including the development and presentation of educational programs and special events, as well as, coordinating collaborative work on park improvement projects.

- Jasper Trail Alliance (volunteers lending a hand to support Jasper's great trail network)

- Self-guided brochures and Guided Historical Walks

- Bird watching programs and bird banding

- Full Moon and Mysteries of the Night Hikes

- Junior Naturalist for kids and volunteer trail days for youth and adults.

- Park improvement projects including:

Cavell Meadows Restoration, Jasper Discovery Trail Interpretive Signage, Jasper Townsite Trail Maps, Pyramid Island Restoration and Interpretive Project, Columbia Icefield Interpretive Signage Project and Driver's for Wildlife.

- Special Events: Moonlight Madness, Parks Day, Christmas Bird Count and partnering with community activities.

Please join us by becoming a FRIEND!