Hotel Vacancies for Labour Day Weekend

September long weekend is almost upon us, and not surprisingly it is difficult to find a hotel room in Jasper, particularly for Saturday night, September 4. If you are planning to spend the Labour Day weekend in Jasper and you still need to book your room, you will need to act quickly to avoid disappointment. At the time of writing the following accommodations were still showing availability for both Saturday and Sunday nights:

Amethyst Lodge has availability for a minimum two night stay in a standard room, at an average nightly rate of $169.50 plus applicable taxes for Saturday and Sunday nights. To check availability at this hotel, click here.

Chateau Jasper is showing vacancies for a minimum two night stay, at a rate of $195.00 per night plus tax for Saturday and Sunday nights. To check availability at this hotel, click here.

Whistler’s Inn is still showing availability for both Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5 at a rate of $225.33 per night plus tax for a standard room with queen bed. To check availability at this hotel, click here.

If you only need a room for either the Friday or Sunday night, you will have more hotels to choose from, and I recommend taking a look at our main Jasper hotels page, by clicking here.

Another option if you can’t find what you are looking for in Jasper, is to consider a hotel in Hinton, which lies just 15km from Jasper National Park, and an 80km scenic drive from the Jasper town site. With lower rates and a good chance of finding a vacancy, Hinton is a reasonable alternative to Jasper, particularly on a busy holiday weekend. To see a list of hotels in Hinton, click here.

*In most cases the above rates are subject to all applicable taxes and are based on double occupancy. The information above was accurate at the time of writing, however the availability and rates are likely to change as the weekend approaches. For up to date information, please check availability and rates yourself using the links provided.

Jasper Heritage Rodeo Aug 18-21 2010

Dating back to 1926, the Jasper Heritage Rodeo takes place every August in Jasper Alberta and to this day both locals and tourists still enjoy this exciting cowboy event which includes bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling.
The 2010 event will take place from August 18 to 21, and each evening from 7pm you’ll be able to see thrilling rodeo events at the Jasper Activity Centre, with August 19 being a special Family Night. Doors open at 6pm, and tickets are available at the Athabasca Hotel 10am to 4pm or from 4pm at the Jasper Activity Centre, costing $20 for adults and $12 for children 5-14 yrs, 4 & under free. Family night (Aug 19) has a special rate of $52 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Throughout rodeo week there will be fun events around town, with the Jasper Rodeo Wranglers giving prizes to people dressed in ‘western’ attire, and Miss Rodeo Jasper riding through downtown with prizes to be won depending on her horse’s bathroom habits!
From August 18-20 you’ll be able to grab a great lunch while admiring the scenery at the annual Rodeo BBQ from 11am to 2pm in the CIBC parking lot, while also helping the fundraising efforts of the Jasper Grizzlies Girl’s Hockey Team, who are organizing the Barbecue.
Kids will get their own chance to take part in the rodeo during the Stick Pony Parade on August 18. Open to all, and free of charge, the parade will start at 10am from the Jasper Activity Centre parking lot and proceed through town with Miss Rodeo Jasper.
August 21 sees the Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the rodeo, in the name of breast cancer awareness, with funds being raised for this worthy cause. To round off the 2010 Jasper rodeo, at 9pm the same night the Rodeo Dance ($20) takes place in the curling arena, with live music featuring Brett Kissel.
All in all the Jasper Heritage Rodeo is a fun event for the whole family, and a great time to visit Jasper.

For more information about the Jasper Heritage Rodeo visit www.jasperheritagerodeo.com.
To find accommodations in Jasper during the rodeo, visit www.jasperhotels.com

August Long Weekend Vacancies

Jasper National Park is a fantastic place to spend the August long weekend, which is why it can be quite difficult to find a hotel room if you don’t book far enough ahead. If you are still looking for a Jasper hotel for this holiday weekend, don’t despair, there are still some rooms available but you will need to act quickly.

**The information below relates to the weekend of July 31 to August 2. For information about vacancies for Labour Day Weekend, September 4-6 2010, click here.**

At the time of writing (July 28), we were able to find vacancies at the wonderful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, with rooms starting at $399 per night. If you select their 99 Ways to Play package you will get a $99 resort credit per night, which essentially brings the room rate down to a more attractive $300 while giving you a great excuse to treat yourself in one of their amazing restaurants. This was the only hotel where we found availability for Saturday night. To make a reservation, click here.

The Amethyst Lodge still had availability for Friday and Sunday nights, with Friday’s rate starting at $239 and Sunday’s rate starting at $169. To make a reservation, click here.

Mount Robson Inn also had availability for Friday (from $189.74) and Sunday (from $215.38). To make a reservation, click here.

Tonquin Inn also had vacancies for Friday with rates starting from $159 and for Sunday starting from $215. To make a reservation, click here.

Wherever you decide to stay we recommend that you make a reservation as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Have a great holiday weekend!

*In most cases the above rates are subject to taxes and are based on double occupancy. The information above was accurate at the time of writing, however the availability and rates are likely to change as the weekend approaches. For up to date information, please check availability and rates yourself using the links provided.

Victoria Day Weekend in Jasper

May long weekend is almost upon us, and in 2010 the holiday falls on Monday May 24, which means it will indeed earn its colloquial name of the May two-four weekend. Victoria Day weekend, for many, signals the start of summer, and it’s always a busy few days in Jasper. As the weekend approaches there will be fewer and fewer vacancies in Jasper hotels. Needless to say, reservations ahead of time are strongly recommended to guarantee yourself a place to stay. At the time of writing (May 12) some Jasper accommodations had already filled their standard rooms for either May 22, May 23 or both of those dates, however there were still some vacancies available, but you need to act quickly.
**Update** As late as May 20th we were still able to find availability at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for the whole Long Weekend. We were quoted $329 for a Fairmont Room, but the best deal seemed to be with a Bed & Breakfast package which for $349 includes a 1 night stay in a Fairmont Room plus breakfast for 2 the following morning, meaning that you get a hearty buffet breakfast for just $10 per person instead of the usual $26. To book this package, click here.

If you are visiting Jasper between May 21-24 and have not yet booked your accommodation, we recommend you browse the JasperHotels.com website and contact your preferred accommodation as soon as possible to make a reservation.
To see a list of recommended hotels and motels in Jasper, click here.
To see a list of recommended cabins and chalets in Jasper, click here.

Spring Hotel Deals in Jasper

Spring is a wonderful time to visit Jasper and the Canadian Rockies. The mountain peaks are still covered with snow, and for many people the views are more impressive than during the summer. Most summer tours and activities are already up and running, yet the roads and sidewalks are still nice and quiet. And best of all, being low season, hotel rates are generally more affordable in May and early June than during the busier summer months. If you plan to visit Jasper during springtime, you should take a look at some of the special offers we found at various Jasper accommodations:

Maligne Lodge has a bed and breakfast special from May 1 to 31 starting at $67 per person for one night’s accommodation plus breakfast the following morning. A similar B&B package at their sister property, the Tonquin Inn, starts at $72.50 per person, again valid for the month of May.
Mount Robson Inn is offering a May special, whereby the 2nd night of a 2 night stay is given at a 40% discount. This offer applies to any room type throughout May, except for the long weekend of May 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
The Alpine Bed & Breakfast Package at Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites starts at $79 per person for a standard room. This offer is valid until May 31st and includes one night’s lodging, a buffet breakfast, plus a $15 food credit, and the package can be upgraded to include a studio, or a one or two bedroom suite.
For the cabin experience, Pocahontas Cabins has a Soak & Sun package which includes cabin accommodation for one night, a hot breakfast, and a free pass to Miette Hotsprings. From May 7 to May 31 the package starts at $109 per person.
If you are looking for a cheap hotel deal, it’s hard to beat the Spring B&B Special at the Astoria Hotel which comes in at just $44 per person in a twin standard room or $49 per person in a queen standard room, and is valid until May 20th.

If your trip to Jasper is part of a tour of the Canadian Rockies, and you need to find a hotel in Banff, you might also want to check out the hotel deals over at Banff Hotels.org.

*The above offers are based on double occupancy, and are subject to availability, subject to taxes, subject to change, and certain date restrictions may apply. To confirm full details and for reservations, please contact the relevant Jasper hotel directly.

Jasper Hotel & Spa Packages

What better way to relax in the Canadian Rockies than to combine a visit to Jasper National Park with a well deserved spa treatment and if you’d like to have all the arrangements taken care of before you arrive, one of the following spa & hotel packages may be just what you are looking for:

The Sawridge Inn offers the Escape Spa Package, which includes 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast plus a spa treatment at Mountain Wellness Day Spa, conveniently located on-site at the Sawridge Inn. Choose between the Classic Facial, the Relaxation Massage, or the Wellness Soak. From May 1 to June 15, and for the month of October 2010 the package costs $276 per person based on double occupancy and from June 16 to Sept 30 the cost is $336 per person.
For a shorter stay, Mountain Park Lodges offer a spa package with one night’s accommodation, breakfast, plus a choice between the Relaxation Massage, the Classic Facial or the Spa Pedicure, again at Mountain Wellness Day Spa. Rates start at $174.50 per person during May 2010 and go up to $210.50 from June 1st to Sept 30th, and are based on double occupancy in a standard room at Marmot Lodge. The package is also available at other Mountain Park Lodge properties at different price points.
No discussion of Jasper spas would be complete without mention of the Spa & Health Club at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. In August 2010, their new $6.7 million Fairmont Spa will be unveiled, which by all accounts will be yet another world class spa facility at a Fairmont Hotel. In the meantime, guests can still enjoy the outdoor heated swimming pool and gym, and a full range of spa treatments are offered at the hotel by the Insignia Salon & Spa.
If you would like to spa in Jasper, and stay at a different hotel to those mentioned above, there is nothing stopping you from putting together your own spa package by combining a stay at any hotel in Jasper with a spa treatment of your choosing.

*The above offers are subject to availability, subject to taxes, subject to change, and certain date restrictions may apply. To confirm full details and for reservations, please contact your Jasper hotel directly.

Stay at a Jasper Cabin in Winter

The idea of putting your feet up in front of the fire in a cozy log cabin after a day on the slopes is a dream many of us have had. While there is certainly a good variety of cabins in Jasper National Park, most are closed for the winter season, however the following Jasper cabins are open year round and can turn that dream into reality.

The Bear Hill Lodge offers cabin and chalet style lodging in a quiet forested refuge, yet is conveniently located within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of downtown Jasper. With a variety of accommodations ranging from chalet rooms to deluxe chalet suites, the Bear Hill Lodge caters to all tastes and budgets, but those looking for the Canadian Rockies cabin experience will surely be drawn to the Heritage Log Cabin. These two bedroom cabins boast a full kitchen, full bathroom, plus a sitting room with a gas or wood burning fireplace. The bedrooms have either one double bed or a double plus two twins, and there is a double pull out bed in the sitting area, meaning that a variety of family scenarios can be catered for. With the beautiful log construction visible on the inside, the cabins have a wonderful rustic charm, made even more cozy when surrounded by a blanket of snow.
For further information, rates and for reservations, please visit the Bear Hill Lodge website by clicking here.

Another excellent option for Jasper cabin accommodation during the winter season can be found at Pocahontas Cabins, located in a stunning natural location 25 minutes drive from downtown Jasper and just 5 minutes from the Jasper National Park east gate. The Panebode motel units are keenly priced and will suit those with their eye on the budget, however it is the Deluxe Log Cabins that will really appeal to those looking for a romantic retreat. These cabins feature a queen bed, full kitchen and bathroom, a living room with TV/DVD, gas fireplace, verandah and the fabulous setting means that you’ll enjoy magnificent mountain views right from your door!
To find out more and for rates and reservations, please click here to visit the Pocahontas Cabins website.

Easter Weekend in Jasper

Easter is a wonderful time to visit Jasper Alberta, with the skiing at Marmot Basin still wide open and a hint of spring in the air downtown.
To celebrate this special weekend in style, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is offering a fun filled Easter Weekend Package which includes three night’s accommodation, Friday night dinner, Saturday Easter dinner, Easter Sunday brunch, and family activities all weekend.
The Easter activities include story time, family movies, scavenger hunts, family bingo, Easter egg decorating, Easter bunny workshop, and lots more.
The package can be booked for April 1-4 or April 2-5 and starts at $399 per night for two people in a Fairmont Room, for a minimum 3 night stay.

For further information and to book this package, visit www.fairmont.com/jasper.

Jasper Snow Days Midweek Ski Packages

If you are planning to visit Jasper midweek and ski at Marmot Basin, you should take a look at the Jasper Snow Days packages which are being offered by many hotels in Jasper. These ski deals offer big discounts on accommodation from Sunday to Thursday and skiing from Monday to Friday and and are available for most dates until the Marmot Basin closing day.
Unless otherwise specified, the following packages are priced per person (based on double occupancy) for one night’s accommodation plus a one day lift ticket for Marmot Basin.
Snow Days packages at Whistlers Inn start at $89 per person and include one drink per day in the Whistle Stop Pub!
Tonquin Inn offers a Midweek Ski Madness package which includes one night’s accommodation plus a one day ski pass starting at $85.67 per person, with blackout dates from Mar 29 to Apr 2.
The Sawridge Inn has midweek packages starting at $107 per person and includes a hot breakfast as well as hotel accommodation and ski pass.
The Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites is offering a Snow Days Midweek Ski Package including a one night stay and one day lift ticket for $110pp in a standard room, $115pp in a studio kitchenette, $119pp in a one bedroom or upper loft suite, and $129pp in a two bedroom suite.
Finally, at the Astoria Hotel, the midweek ski package costs $100.29pp, with blackout dates of Mar 29 to Apr 2.

For more Jasper ski deals, including multi-day packages, click here.

*The above packages may be subject to availability and subject to change, and certain blackout dates may apply. To confirm rates and for reservations, please contact the individual Jasper hotels directly.

Ski Packages at Jasper Hotels

In the Canadian Rockies the ski season is well underway with excellent snow conditions, and most hotels in Jasper have put together some attractive ski packages to give you the best value for money when combining your Jasper hotel with lift tickets for Marmot Basin.
Here are some of the best deals we could find:
One of the most competitively priced packages comes from the Whistler’s Inn, where their 3 for 2 offer includes a 3 day stay and a 3 day ski pass, plus apres ski, starting at just $88 per person per day.
Marmot Lodge has a couple of 3 day ski packages. Their Ski 3 for 2 offer starts at $264 per person and includes lodging for 3 nights plus a 3 day lift ticket. At just $88 per person per day, this is one of the lowest priced offers we have seen. Possibly better value is the Ski Jasper’s Ultimate Get-Away midweek offer which starts at $334.75 per person and includes a 3 night stay, 3 day ski pass PLUS a hot breakfast each day and a $40 food credit per adult per stay, so for the extra $70 you get 3 breakfasts and $40 to spend in their restaurant!
The Sawridge Inn is offering a 2 day ski package starting at $248 per person which includes 2 night’s accommodation with breakfast, plus a 2 day lift ticket. Click here for details of this package.
On most midweek dates from Feb 1st 2010 until the end of the ski season, Maligne Lodge is offering the most competitive rate we have seen for their Midweek Ski Madness package which includes a 1 night stay plus lift ticket for just $85.67 per person.
To celebrate the opening of Marmon Basin’s newest lift the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is offering a Ski for Free package which includes 1 free day of skiing for a 2 night stay, 2 free days of skiing for a 3 night stay and 3 free days of skiing for a 4 night stay. This offer is valid for the whole ski season and starting at $229 per room per night seems to be a very good deal for a luxury hotel.

Ski and Snowboard Rental

If you need to rent equipment, both Totem Ski Shop and Jasper Source for Sports offer a good range of skis and snowboards for adults and children as well as helmets and cross country ski packages.

*The above offers are subject to a minimum occupancy of 2 people per room, and are subject to availability, subject to taxes, subject to change, and certain date restrictions may apply. To confirm full details and for reservations, please contact your Jasper accommodation directly.

For more great skiing in the Canadian Rockies, be sure to visit the Canmore hotels website and take a look at their featured ski packages for the Banff and Lake Louise area.

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