Family Day Weekend in Jasper

Family Day Weekend 2012 is quickly approaching, and as usual the long weekend is sure to be a busy one in Jasper Alberta. At the time of writing there is still availability at most accommodations in Jasper for the nights of February 17 and February 19 2012, however availability is limited for the night of Saturday February 18. It is strongly recommended to book your lodging as soon as possible, as most Jasper hotels are likely to fill up at this busy time.
To check rates and availability at several hotels in Jasper, click here.

If you are looking for a special package at a Jasper hotel for Family Day Weekend, you should take a look at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, where you can find a Family Day Weekend Package which includes accommodation and a full program of family activities, including ice skating, snowshoeing and lots of fun for the kids. The Family Day Weekend Package is valid from Feb 17 to Feb 20 2012 with rates starting at $349 per night for a minimum 2 night stay in a Deluxe Room, subject to availability.
Click here for details and for reservations.

No Vacancy?
If you cannot find suitable accommodation in Jasper for Family Day Weekend, you could consider staying at a hotel in Hinton. Hinton is approx 75km east of Jasper, which is a reasonable distance to drive for a day’s skiing at Marmot Basin or a visit to downtown Jasper.
To check availability at hotels in Hinton, click here.

As Jasper hotels will be very busy for the Family Day holiday, we strongly recommend making reservations as early as possible using the links provided.

Couples Getaway at Mount Robson Inn

Whether travelling from Alberta or further afield, a romantic break with your loved one surrounded by the majestic Canadian Rockies in Jasper National Park can be the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate with your significant other. Some couples visit Jasper because of the abundant peace and quiet while others enjoy exciting winter activities together such as skiing at Marmot Basin or hiking the Maligne Canyon Icewalk.
If you are looking for a special dinner, there are several excellent restaurants in Jasper to suit any occasion, and strolling through the quaint streets of downtown, visiting cafes and browsing in shops is a great way to laze away a few hours.

To help you make the most of your winter visit to Jasper, Mount Robson Inn is offering a Suite & Sparkling Package which includes one night’s accommodation in their Sunwapta Suite with Jacuzzi tub plus sparkling wine in your room when you arrive.
If you are skiing or riding at Marmot Basin, buying ski shuttle tickets along with your hotel accommodation at Mount Robson Inn will allow you to enjoy apres ski cocktails while somebody else takes care of driving.

Starting at the discounted rate of $169 per night (regularly $215), Mount Robson Inn’s Suite & Sparkling Package includes a one night stay in a Jacuzzi suite and a bottle of bubbly, making an ideal package whether you are visiting Jasper for a romantic Valentines Day getaway, a special occasion or just because you both deserve it.

Hotels in Jasper Alberta with Pool Facilities

Taking a dip in a swimming pool or hot tub can be a great way to start your day in Jasper National Park, or can be the perfect way to unwind at the end of a day in the mountains. Staying at one of the Jasper hotels with pools can make that experience much more convenient and there is certainly a good selection of hotels in Jasper with pools of various shapes and sizes, ranging from swimming pools large enough for a good swim to hot tubs or hot pools where you can just sit and relax. Below you will find several options for Jasper accommodations with pools, both large and small:

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has an outdoor heated swimming pool (see photo above) which is large enough for swimming laps, and is also perfect for relaxing after a day of hiking or skiing. The pool, which is open year round, is surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs and enjoys impressive views of the lake and mountains.

Guests at the Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites can take advantage of an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

Mount Robson Inn offers two outdoor whirlpools for guests to enjoy.

At the Lobstick Lodge there is a heated indoor pool as well as 3 outdoor jacuzzis plus a sauna.

The Sawridge Inn offers an indoor heated swimming pool approx 15m long as well as an indoor jacuzzi hot tub plus an outdoor hot tub.

At Marmot Lodge there is a heated indoor pool, an outdoor & indoor jacuzzi, plus a sauna.

Chateau Jasper offers its guests an indoor heated pool and a whirlpool.

Two rooftop hot tubs can be found at Whistlers Inn, where there is also a steam room for guests’ enjoyment.

Tonquin Inn has some impressive pool facilities, with a 72′ indoor heated swimming pool, an indoor whirlpool, 2 outdoor hot tubs plus 3 saunas.

Finally, Maligne Lodge offers an indoor pool, indoor whirlpool, an outdoor hot tub, and a sauna.

If you don’t stay at a hotel in Jasper with a pool, you can go for a soak or swim at the Jasper Aquatic Centre which is open to the public and boasts a 25m pool, giant waterslide which the kids will love, wading pool, large hot tub and steam room.

Jasper Accommodations with Kitchens

If you’d like to stay at a hotel in Jasper and still have the option of doing your own cooking, there are several Jasper accommodations with kitchens which will enable you to do just that, and with a selection of grocery stores and the excellent Bear’s Paw Bakery in town, you won’t be short of supplies. The following Jasper hotels offer rooms or suites with kitchens or kitchenettes, and are conveniently located within easy reach of the restaurants of downtown Jasper, giving you the freedom to choose whether to eat in or out:

The Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites is a popular Jasper hotel which offers Studio Rooms and Upper Loft suites each of which has a kitchenette featuring a fridge, microwave, stove with 2 burners, small oven and a sink. In addition, their One and Two Bedroom suites have more extensive kitchen facilities, with a fridge, microwave, stove with 4 burners, full size oven and sink. There is a restaurant and lounge at the hotel, as well as an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room and free high speed internet.

Enjoying a quiet location just 5 minutes from downtown, Lobstick Lodge offers Kitchenette suites which have a separate bedroom and a full service kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, toaster, pots and pans, and eating utensils. There is also a family restaurant, cafe and lounge at the property, as well as an indoor pool, hot tubs and fitness centre.

Marmot Lodge offers motel style lodging in Jasper Alberta featuring some Kitchen Suites with a full kitchen plus cooking equipment and dinnerware for 6 people. On site amenities include a steakhouse restaurant, lounge, sauna, hot tubs and indoor pool.

Maligne Lodge offers a variety of accommodations with kitchen or kitchenette facilities. Both the Family Kitchenette Suites and the Two Bedroom Executive Suites feature a fully equipped kitchen, while their Junior Suites offer a kitchenette. The Lodge also features a restaurant and pub plus an indoor pool, whirlpool, outdoor hot tub and sauna.

Tonquin Inn also features a range of accommodation with kitchens, with one bedroom Family Kitchenette Suites and Two Bedroom Executive Suites offering a fully equipped kitchen, and some of their Junior Suites offering a kitchenette. Amenities include a popular hotel restaurant, large fitness room, large indoor swimming pool with whirlpool, outdoor hot tubs and saunas.

Jasper in January

Find discounted hotels in Jasper and cheap lift tickets at Marmot Basin ski resort from Jan 13th to 29th 2012 at the 23rd annual Jasper in January event, this year with a ‘Fire and Ice’ theme. With cheap deals at many Jasper accommodations, there is no excuse not to come to Jasper and experience this fun family festival.

Great Rates at a Luxury Hotel

If you are looking for a special discounted rate at one of Jasper’s most desirable hotels, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has a Jasper in January Offer which gives a 20% discount off regular room rates from January 13th to January 29th 2012. At the time of writing we managed to find a rate as low as $184 per night for a Fairmont Room midweek, which seems like a good opportunity to stay at a luxury hotel for such a reasonable price.
Click here to check current rates & availability.

Room Only for Under $90

Many other Jasper accommodations are offering very attractive room only deals throughout Jasper in January, with rates at some properties below $90 per night at the time of writing.
Click here and enter your dates to check current rates & availability at several hotels in Jasper.

Discounted Ski Passes

Day passes for Marmot Basin will cost $58 + GST during Jasper in January, which is almost a 25% discount off normal rates.

Jasper in January Events & Activities

The Jasper in January 2012 schedule promises an exciting range of fun events taking place throughout the town, including street parties, skating parties, terrific food and wine, and lots of live music.

On the first weekend, to get the festival started, the Whistle Stop Pub is hosting a Kick Off Party from 9pm on Friday Jan 13th and the Friday 13th Party takes place the same day at the Papa George’s Restaurant from 6pm ($20). On Saturday Jan 14th there is Dog Sledding as well as a whole host of family events taking place at Pyramid Lake from 11am-3pm including snow shoeing and toffee on snow. On the evening of Jan 14 the Loud and Proud Party is a lively drag show taking place at the Whistle Stop Pub from 9pm (no cover). On Sunday Jan 15th you’ll find a Cree Leather Mitt Making Class at Habitat for the Arts (12-4pm, $55), a Family Fun Race at 1.30pm at Marmot Basin, and a Snow Carving Competition starting at 9am at Jasper Artists Guild (JAG) (this competition continues each day until Wednesday January 18 at 5pm).
On Friday Jan 20th, the ever popular Annual Chilli Cook Off takes place at the Jasper Activity Centre from 6pm to midnight including awesome food and an even better party ($15), and on Saturday 21st is the Family Street Festival from 6-9pm in downtown Jasper where there will be music, food, street hockey, children’s games, street performers, line dancing, face painting, as well as special events and offers from many Jasper businesses. This free event culminates in a Walk of Lights at 9pm and a firework display at 9.30pm at Centennial Park.
The Polar Bear Dip sounds like a sobering way to round off the weekend, taking place at 1pm on Sunday Jan 22nd at Patricia Lake. Also on the 22nd is the Moonlight Charity Skate taking place from 6-9pm on Mildred Lake near the Jasper Park Lodge.
On the final festival weekend our pick for Friday 27th is the Wine in Winter evening at Chateau Jasper (7-10pm, $25), which is a wine tasting event featuring a wide selection of international wines plus appetizers. On Saturday 28th, the Hops And Scotch beer, wine and spirits tasting takes place at the Sawridge Inn (6-9pm, $25), while the Snow Ball Grand Finale at Papa George’s Restaurant (6pm, $50) includes dinner and live music and looks like a great way to round off Jasper in January 2012 in style.
Above is just a brief selection of the events taking place during Jasper in January 2012. To view the full schedule on the Jasper Tourism website, click here.

To find a Jasper hotel during the festival, visit JasperHotels.com.

*The hotel rates shown above are subject to applicable taxes, subject to availability and subject to change without notice, and are generally based on double occupancy.
To confirm packages and for reservations, please use the links provided.

New Year Hotel Packages in Jasper

New Year’s Eve is a fantastic celebration in all parts of the world, but there is something about being surrounded by snow in the majestic Canadian Rockies that will make New Year 2011-2012 in Jasper difficult to beat. Hotels in Jasper are sure to be busy on December 31 and early reservations are strongly recommended.

To check availability and rates for Jasper hotels for New Years 2011-12 or any other dates click here and enter your travel dates.
*Note that if you need a room for December 31 you may have a better chance finding availability for a stay of 2 nights or longer.

Several Jasper accommodations have put together special New Years packages, some of which we have featured below:

Perhaps the widest selection of celebrations and activities can be found at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge where you will find several New Year dinner options, a New Year’s Eve party, and a New Year’s Day brunch. Being Jasper’s largest hotel, this may be your best bet if other accommodations in Jasper are already full.
Click here for details and to check availability.

The Sawridge Inn is also offering two special 2 night New Year packages:
Their Family New Year Celebration Package is a two night package which includes hotel accommodation for 2 nights, buffet breakfast each morning, a New Year’s Eve family dinner on December 31 2011, New Years beach party and dance with a countdown to 2012 and celebrations at midnight. The package starts at $304 per adult and is valid for arrivals on December 30 or December 31 2011.
The Gourmet New Year Package is a another two night deal for arrivals on Dec 30 or 31 and takes the celebration up a couple of notches. Starting at $339 per adult, the package includes accommodations for 2 nights, daily buffet breakfast, a gourmet five course table d’hote dinner on New Year’s Eve, and a New Year party with countdown and celebration.

No Vacancy ?
If you are struggling to find a vacancy at Jasper hotels for New Year’s Eve, an alternative would be to stay at a hotel in Hinton, approx 75km east of Jasper. The atmosphere may not be quite as festive as in Jasper, but it would give you a reasonable drive into Jasper on New Year’s Day. To check availability at hotels in Hinton, click here.

Many hotels in Jasper will have special New Year’s dinners and celebrations in their own properties, and if you would like to venture out of your hotel and into town, you may be interested in one the following New Year’s Eve events:

New Years Eve Party at the De’d Dog Pub
Located at the Astoria Hotel, the De’d Dog Bar & Grill is hosting a New Years party on December 31st 2011, which will feature a DJ, party favours, and champagne at midnight to see in the New Year 2012.
$25 per ticket
404 Connaught Drive
Tel: 780 852 3351

New Years Dinner & Party at the Athabasca Hotel
On December 31 the Athabasca Hotel will be hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner for $69.95 which includes entrance to the party in the Atha-B where the live band Exit 303 will be playing to help you see in 2012.
$69.95
510 Patricia Street
Tel: 780 852 3386

New Years Eve Party at the Whistle Stop Pub
The Whistle Stop Pub at Whistler’s Inn will be open as normal on December 31st 2011, and will feature drinks specials. There is no charge for entrance, which means it will get busy so it’s recommended to get there early!
No Cover
105 Miette Ave
Tel: 780 852 3361

New Year’s Day may be a day of recovery for many, but for those with some energy in reserve, skiing at Marmot Basin would be a great option, or to continue the indulgence, New Year’s Day brunch at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge would be the perfect way to carry on the party.

*The above hotel rates are subject to applicable taxes, subject to availability, subject to change, and are generally based on double occupancy.

If you want to spend the whole holiday period in Jasper, you should also take a look at the Jasper Christmas packages for 2011.

Jasper at Christmas

Jasper is a wonderful place to spend the Christmas holidays. The warm hospitality of the town combined with the snow covered mountain peaks, and abundance of winter activities make Jasper Alberta the ideal destination for a Christmas vacation.

If you are planning to spend Christmas in Jasper, it is best to make your hotel reservations as early as possible while there are still rooms available at this busy time. Most Jasper hotels do not have special Christmas packages as such but are sure to have a fun festive atmosphere and will generally offer Christmas dinner in the hotel restaurant.
To check availability during the Xmas period and compare rates at several hotels in Jasper, click here.

For anyone searching for specific Jasper Christmas packages, or options for Christmas dinner, the holiday offerings at the following accommodations are sure to see you and your family celebrate Christmas in style:

Jasper’s luxury hotel, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, has a special Festival of Christmas Package which includes accommodation in a Fairmont Room with your own Christmas tree in the room which you get to decorate yourself, plus a range of festive activities in and around the hotel. Starting at $399 per night, this Jasper Christmas package is available from December 23-27 2011.
Click here for further details.

Lobstick Lodge has a dinner buffet on Christmas Day December 25th which features a selection of salads, carved roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, BBQ chicken, oven baked salmon, maple roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables. The dessert table includes pumpkin pie, berry tarts, fresh fruit and cookies. The cost is $28 for adults and $10 for kids 6-12 years.

Chateau Jasper is offering a Christmas dinner buffet in the Silverwater Grill & Lounge on December 25 2011 which includes a variety of salads, cured meats, smoked seafood, herbed roasted turkey, honey dijon ham, crab legs, red & sweet potato mash, fresh vegetables, topped off with cheesecake and warm bread pudding for dessert and coffee or tea. The cost of the buffet is $30 for adults and $10 for children 6-12 years.

Amethyst Lodge is featuring a Christmas dinner for $25 on December 24 and 25 with a choice of roasted maple butternut squash soup or winter garden greens to start, followed by Tom Turkey with all the trimmings as the main course and pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert.

Marmot Lodge is serving Christmas dinner in Embers Steakhouse on Christmas Eve December 24 and Christmas Day December 25, costing $25. Start with a tomato vegetable soup with chicken apple meatballs, or organic green garden vegetables, followed by an entree of turkey and wild mushroom wellington with gravy and cranberry sauce and a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.

The Sawridge Inn is offering a 2 day Xmas Package on December 24 & 25 2011 which includes 2 nights accommodations with a hearty buffet breakfast each morning, a Xmas treat platter delivered to your room, a buffet dinner on Christmas Eve December 24th and a traditional Christmas dinner buffet on Christmas Day December 25th. The Christmas Day dinner buffet will include delectable items such as Slow Roasted Tom Turkey, Carved Fire Roasted Strip Loin, and a White & Dark Chocolate Fountain. There will also be some festive family events on Christmas Eve such as gingerbread house building, movie night (with free popcorn and juice for the kids), and free hot chocolate and cookies. Rates start at $230 per adult per package.

As well as the Christmas events organized by individual hotels, there are many ways to spend your days in Jasper during the Yuletide period. The more active visitors will enjoy activities such as skiing & snowboarding at Jasper’s ski resort, Marmot Basin, or dog sledding near Valemount, while a more relaxing time can be had cross country skiing or simply visiting the quaint cafes and interesting stores of downtown Jasper.

No matter where you stay or how you spend your time, Christmas in the winter wonderland of Jasper National Park is sure to be a memorable experience for all.

*The above hotel rates are generally based on double occupancy, and are subject to availability, subject to applicable taxes, subject to change without notice. To confirm full details and for reservations, please use the links provided.
**The rates shown for Christmas dinner do not include tax and gratuity.

Thanksgiving Weekend in Jasper

With Thanksgiving now just a few weeks away, now is a good time to make your hotel reservation if you are planning to spend your 2011 Thanksgiving weekend in Jasper Alberta.
To check rates and availability for several Jasper hotels at one time, click here and enter your travel dates.
Many hotels will be offering special menus for Thanksgiving dinner and some will have activities and family entertainment on offer.
Here are a few suggestions of places to spend your Thanksgiving holiday:

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge promises a fun filled weekend for the whole family during the Thanksgiving holiday with a selection of activities and events which are sure to entertain both the children and adults alike, including pumpkin carving, scavenger hunts, movies, karaoke, crafts, and family bingo.
The Thanksgiving package at the Jasper Park Lodge is available from October 7 to October 9 2011 with rates starting at $299 plus tax per room per night based on single or double occupancy with a 2 night minimum stay. For further information about this package, and for reservations, click here.
In true Fairmont tradition there are also some excellent options for festive dining at the Jasper Park Lodge. On Saturday October 8 there will be a Fall Harvest dinner buffet from 5.30pm to 9pm in the Beauvert Room costing $61 for adults and $30.50 for children 6-12 yrs. On October 9, also in the Beauvert Room, there will be a Thanksgiving Sunday Brunch from 10am to 1pm ($39 adults, $19.50 children 6-12) and a Thanksgiving Sunday Plated Dinner from 5.30pm to 8.30pm for ($67 adults, $33.50 children 6-12).

Anthony’s Restaurant at Amethyst Lodge is offering a three course Thanksgiving dinner on October 8 and 9 2011 for just $25 which includes either a Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or a Haystack of Garden Greens as a starter, a Roast Turkey main course, plus Pumpkin Cheesecake for dessert and includes coffee & tea.
To check room availability and rates for Amethyst Lodge, click here.

Silverwater Grill & Lounge at Chateau Jasper will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on October 8 and 9 for $25. There will be a Butternut Squash Bisque or House Salad to start, Roasted Turkey Breast with Pecan Stuffing and Garlic Mashed Potatoes as the entree, followed by a Pumpkin Pie and Cinnamon Whipped Cream Dessert plus coffee and tea.
To check room availability and rates for Chateau Jasper, click here

Ember’s Steakhouse at Marmot Lodge is also offering a $25 three course Thanksgiving dinner on October 8 and 9 2011 which includes either a Pumpkin Sage Bisque or a Roasted Mushroom & Butternut Squash Salad to start, followed by a Grilled Turkey Breast main course and Apple Pie for dessert, and includes coffee & tea.
To check room availability and rates for Marmot Lodge, click here.

Lobstick Lodge is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at its Country Inn Restaurant on Sunday October 9. On the menu you will find a variety of salads, cheese and European sausage platter, shrimp, roast turkey with herb stuffing and gravy, glazed maple ham, roasted garlic mash, maple sweet potatoes, a selection of desserts including pumpkin pie and apple pie, plus coffee and tea. The cost is $28 for adults, and $10 for children 6-12 yrs.
To check room availability and rates for Lobstick Lodge, click here.

Many other Jasper National Park hotels are likely to have special dinner menus for Thanksgiving weekend, and at the time of writing (Sept 29) there are rooms available at most hotels in Jasper for Friday October 7, Saturday October 8 and Sunday October 9 2011. Being a holiday weekend, availability is likely to become limited and early reservations are recommended. To view a selection of hotels and to check rates and availability, please visit our Jasper hotel reservations page by clicking here and entering your dates of travel.

*The above Thanksgiving dinner prices are subject to tax and tip.

Ski Packages at Jasper Hotels

With Jasper’s 2011-2012 ski season already underway, now is a good time to start thinking about a skiing or snowboarding trip to Jasper Alberta. Several hotels in Jasper have put together some attractive ski and stay packages to give you the best value for money when combining your Jasper hotel with lift tickets for Marmot Basin ski resort.
Here are some of the best Jasper ski deals we could find:

One of our favourite ski packages in Jasper is at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge which includes free ski passes for Marmot Basin with your hotel room. The Ski for Free package includes 1 free day of skiing (2 lift tickets) for a 2 night stay, 2 free days of skiing (4 lift tickets) for a 3 night stay and 3 free days of skiing (6 lift tickets) for a 4 night stay.
Rates start at $249 per room per night (less than $125 per person), which is very reasonable considering the luxury standard of the hotel.
The offer is valid for a minimum 2 night stay from the opening day of Marmot Basin until closing day (mid April 2012).
For further details of this package and to check availability, Click Here.

Mount Robson Inn has ski packages available for the 2011-12 winter season which include 2 nights of accommodations and ski passes for 2 days of skiing. Rates vary depending on dates, for example the early season rate from resort opening to December 27 starts at $233.80 per person, the Jasper in January rate from January 13 to 29 starts at $204.00 per person, and the regular season rate from January 30 to April 5 2012 starts at $241.80 per person. All rates are based on double occupancy.

If you already have a ski pass, or perhaps you would like to leave your ski plans open, you may prefer to get a hotel on a room only basis rather than a ski and hotel package. For many dates throughout the winter, rooms at some Jasper hotels can be found for less than $90 per night.
To check room-only rates and availability click here.

For early season skiing and riding, the Scrooge Ski Package at Tonquin inn is valid from November 11 2011 to December 22 2011 and includes 1 night’s lodging, a lift pass for Marmot Basin, buffet breakfast, plus lunch at Marmot Basin. Rates start at $115 per person per night.
A similar package is offered at Maligne Lodge, including accommodation for 1 night, Marmot Basin lift ticket, breakfast at Maligne Lodge and lunch at the ski hill, with rates starting at $110 per person per night.

*The above rates are generally based on double occupancy, and are subject to availability, subject to applicable taxes, subject to change, and certain date restrictions may apply. To confirm full details and for reservations, please visit the Jasper hotel websites using the links provided.

For more great skiing in the Canadian Rockies, be sure to check out the Banff ski packages at BanffHotels.org featuring hotel and lift ticket deals in the Banff and Lake Louise area.

Marmot Basin Ski Area Opening Day

Once again the time of year has arrived when many mountain lovers are still clinging onto summer sports while at the same time at the back of their minds they are looking forward to the next ski season and wondering when their favourite ski area will be open. Luckily for avid skiers and snowboarders pining for the first day of the season the opening day for skiing in Jasper Alberta is just a couple of months away.

Marmot Basin ski resort has a tentative opening day of November 11 2011 for the 2011-2012 ski season. This opening date is subject to snow conditions and it is recommended that you confirm the date directly with Marmot Basin in early November.

With 2 new lifts for winter 2011-2012 and season passes already on sale, it’s certainly not too early to get excited about skiing and snowboarding again!

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