Jasper, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
A Piece of Jasper's History
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Témoin de l’Histoire de Jasper
Photographed by Caroline Record, February 15, 2026
1. A Piece of Jasper's History Marker
This rustic shelter was built in 1933 by workers involved in a federal relief project during the Great Depression. Since that time, the building has served generations of visitors and residents attracted to this scenic destination.
Parks Canada has recognized this shelter as a Federal Heritage Building. Its use of local materials, building design, and period of construction provide heritage character, which Parks Canada will preserve for park visitors. While historical graffiti may be interesting, continued marking on the walls is inappropriate and will diminish the heritage value of the building.
Cet abri rustique a été construit en 1933 par des travailleurs affectés à des projets de secours fédéraux pendant la Grande Crise. Depuis, le bâtiment a accueilli des gérérations de visiteurs et de résidents venus se délecter de la beauté de ces lieux.
Parcs Canada a conféré à cet abri le statut d'édifice fédéral du patrimoine. Les matériaux locaux dont il est fait, son architecture et l'époque à laquelle il a été construit - tous ces éléments
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 52° 55.491′ N, 118° 5.871′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Alberta. It is on Pyramid Island. The marker is located in Jasper National Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pyramid Island, Jasper AB T0E 0A8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Canadian Rockies. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony and also Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Overlanders of 1862 / Les Argonautes de 1862
Photographed by Caroline Record, February 15, 2026
2. A Piece of Jasper's History Marker
Photographed by Caroline Record, February 15, 2026
3. A Piece of Jasper's History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2026, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2026, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
