If you work in the park but live outside Jasper, or temporarily live in Jasper for work, you may be eligible for a work pass instead. Work passes are valid from April 1 to March 31 or the term of your employment, whichever is shorter.
You can request a resident or work pass in one of two ways:
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in person at the Jasper National Park Administration Office, located at 607 Connaught Drive (west entrance) or
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online by visiting the Parks Canada website and submitting a complete application with uploaded documentation
When you apply, you will need to provide the following documents:
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Identification showing your name and physical street address or mailing address
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Valid vehicle registration showing expiry date, licence plate number and registered address
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Proof of employment in Jasper (such as an employer’s confirmation letter, recent pay stub or staff ID)
Please note: If applying online, you must upload photos of the required documents. For your privacy, please obscure any mention of your SIN or banking information.
Where and when to pick up
Resident and work passes requested online will be available 2 business days after submitting a complete application, and may be picked up as follows:
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Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm at the Parks Canada Administration Office, 607 Connaught Drive (west entrance). The office is closed on statutory holidays, December 22 to 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
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Saturday and Sunday at the Jasper National Park Information Centre, 500 Connaught Drive. Find current hours of operation.
For more information, contact Realty and Municipal Services at 780-852-6220 or jasperreception@pc.gc.ca.
General park entry
Residents and visitors entering Jasper National Park need a valid park pass displayed in their vehicles, except when the Canada Strong Pass is in effect (December 12, 2025, to January 15, 2026, and June 19 to September 7, 2026).
Visitors can purchase a park pass in several ways:
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online
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at automatic payment centres located outside the Jasper National Park Information Centre in Jasper townsite and at Wapiti Campground
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at the park gates when entering Jasper National Park (east or west)
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at the gates in Lake Louise or Banff
Media enquiries
Media Relations
Jasper National Park
Tel: 780-852-6109
Email: jnpmedia@pc.gc.ca