National parks near Edson, Alberta
Edson is one town for park planning. See national parks near Edson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Edson, Alberta is Jasper National Park — about 131 km (81.3 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Jasper.
National parks near Edson
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper National Park | 131 km (81.3 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Banff National Park | 234 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 300 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 302 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 533 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 635 km (395 mi) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Edson
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Edson?
Jasper National Park, about 131 km (81.3 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Edson in a day?
Jasper National Park — all within about three hours' drive.