50cm Powder Day at Marmot Basin!

Skiers and snowboarders in Jasper have been treated to phenomenal early season snow conditions at Marmot Basin. Today there was 50cm of fresh snow awaiting anyone who was willing to take a few hours off work, and you can be sure that plenty of Jasper locals did just that. One long-time local told us that today was the best skiing he had ever experienced in Jasper, which for mid November is quite a statement! Having opened for the season on November 11th, Marmot Basin is reporting a total of over 85cm in the last 7 days, which should set up the Jasper ski resort very nicely for the coming season.
With all the new snow, and the distinct lack of crowds at this time of year, now could be the perfect time to look closely at some of the early season Jasper ski packages.

New Year at the Jasper Park Lodge

To accompany our recommendations for Christmas activities at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, we’d like to tell you about some of the great events and celebrations taking place at the Lodge over the New Year period. From Children’s parties to fine dining, no matter how you choose to bring in the New Year, it looks like New Year’s Eve at the Jasper Park Lodge will be hard to beat.

Piccolo Carnivale

This is a superb idea for families with young children – a special New Year’s Eve celebration just for 5-12 year olds with kids’ entertainment, movies and snacks, taking place in Ballroom C from 6.30pm to 12.30am, and costing $40 per child.

Banquet Carnivale

European inspired New Year’s Eve celebration, including a delectable dinner buffet in the Beauvert Ballroom, including ticket for the Carnivale Dance celebration for adults (see below) or the Piccolo Carnivale for children (see above).
Adults $129
Children 5-12 $58
Children 13-17 $78

Carnivale Dance

New Year’s Eve party in the Great Hall including a signature cocktail on arrival and a night of live music and entertainment. Tickets for this party are included with the Banquet Carnivale above, or can be purchased for the party only.
Adults $30

New Year at the Edith Cavell Restaurant

As an adult-only alternative to the Banquet Carnivale, the Edith Cavell offers a 7 course fine dining experience in sophisticated surroundings, with entertainment provided by a musical trio.
Adults $199 including ticket for Carnivale Dance

New Year’s Day Brunch

There’s no better way to start off the year than to indulge in a wonderful variety of breakfast and lunch items at Jasper Alberta’s finest brunch in the Beauvert Dining Room from 10am to 1.30pm.

As well as the celebrations and dining options shown above, there is a whole array of activities available at the Jasper Park Lodge throughout the Christmas and New Year period. You can find full information in the Festival of Christmas brochure on the hotel’s website.

To make reservations for New Year dining, please call the Jasper Park Lodge directly at 780 852 6052.