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The Jasper-Yellowhead
Historical Society

Women's Camp Jasper National Park - Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society

Vision

Encourage a sense of belonging in our community by fostering a life-long relationship to our cultural and natural heritage.

Mission

We are keepers of the cultural and natural heritage of the Jasper Yellowhead region, sharing, celebrating, and promoting our unique corner of the world.

Values

With a foundation of respect, compassion, loyalty, and authenticity, we champion:

  • Community;
  • Stewardship;
  • Accountability;
  • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; and
  • Sustainability (Culture / Health / Environment / Financial / Social).
Bob Baxter Senior Jasper Museum Archives

The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society will promote the awareness, understanding and the appreciation of our regional heritage, both natural and cultural to the residents and visitors of our community.

Jasper Museum Historical Timeline Jasper National Park

The Jasper Historical Society held its first general meeting in January, 1963. Early projects included working with Jasper National Park to install a commemorative plaque at Athabasca Pass and to protect heritage items at the Palisades Ranch and Pocahontas Cemetery. Later, the society, renamed the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society (JYHS), established its office and archives in the basement of the Jasper Library. Finally, in 1977, the Jasper- Yellowhead Historical Society registered as a non-profit, charitable organization. The Society soon began planning and fundraising for a community museum.

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The Board of
Directors

The Board of Directors are all volunteers

President

Stephen Pavlov

Vice-President

Herb Robinson

Secretary

Jennifer Lortie

Treasurer

Ron McGaffin

Historian

Vacant

 

Directors

Brittany Andrews
Melanie Hindle
Nicholas Milne-Gibson
Joe Polisuk
Michal Wasuita

Ex-Officio Directors

Municipality of Jasper
Ralph Melnyk

Past-President
Warren Waxer


Our
Jasper Stories

The JasperYellowhead Historical Society is delighted to offer online visitors an immersive historical experience through our digital publicationOur Jasper Stories“. For those who are unable to visit the Jasper Museum and Archives, or who who wish to explore more of Jasper‘s rich cultural history,Our Jasper Stories provides an invaluable and entertaining glimpse into Jasper‘s vibrant past.

Jasper National Park Bears Mount Tekarra Train Car - Jasper Yellowhead Museum - Jasper Archives

Contact Us

By Telephone
By Mail

Box 42
400 Bonhomme St
Jasper, Alberta
T0E 1E0

Museum Hours
Getting Here

Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm

Open Thursday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Free parking is available for visitors to the Jasper Museum and Archives, located at 400 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0.

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives 
400 Bonhomme St
Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0