Jasper Park Information Centre

Jasper Park Information Centre is a National Historic Site of Canada in Jasper National Park of Canada, Alberta.

Alberta · 810 Connaught Drive, Jasper National Park of Canada, Alberta · location approximate

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This building is one of the finest and most influential examples of rustic architecture in Canada's national parks. Designed by A.M. Calderon and completed in 1914, it introduced a building tradition based on the use of local construction materials, in this case cobblestone and timber. The facility originally housed park administration offices, a museum, and living quarters for the park superintendent. As the first major building in the townsite, it helped to define the character of Jasper's early development and provided a conspicuous landmark that greeted park visitors upon their arrival by train.

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JASPER INFORMATION CENTRE / LE CENTRE D'INFORMATION DE JASPER Ce bâtiment est l'un des plus beaux et des plus importants exemples d'architecture rustique dans les parcs nationaux du Canada. Conçu par A.M. Calderon et achevé en 1914, il marqua le début d'une tradition d'utilisation de matériaux de construction locaux, ici des galets et du bois. Il abritait à l'origine les bureaux de l'administration du parc, le logement du directeur et un musée. Premier bâtiment d'importance construit dans le lotissement, il a influencé le développement subséquent de Jasper. Il offrait par ailleurs un point de repère bien en vue aux visiteurs arrivant en train.

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Jasper Park Information Centre

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