Our History

The History of Jasper House

Jasper National Park gets it's name from two small trading posts. One of these posts was under the charge of Jasper Hawes, a Northwest Trading Company clerk. In 1817 he gave his name to this post, which first became "Jasper's House" and finally "Jasper House". This name was also given to the community around the post and eventually to the National Park.

The post was moved in 1830 from Brule Lake to what is now the Devona Siding. The name "Jasper House" moved with it, although Jasper Hawes was long gone. This post was used until 1884 and then abandoned.

In 1927, Jasper House was declared a site of national historical significance, although only the ruins of several abandoned buildings remained.

Because of the sites location, a plaque located on Highway 16 East was erected across the river from the meadows where Jasper House once stood.

Jasper Hawes' name and memory continues on in Jasper House Bungalows.

Jasper House Bungalows was constructed in 1956 by Mr. John Woldrich and his partners. Helping with the construction of the 28 original units were several young Italian immigrants. Little did anyone know that one day one of these young men and his wife would end up owning and operating Jasper House Bungalows

John and Josie Forabosco bought Jasper House in 1977 and have since added 28 additional units and have greatly expanded the dining room.

Upon you visit to Jasper House Bungalows there is a good chance that you will run into Mr. Forabosco or one of their 7 children working to make your stay at Jasper House the best possible.

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