Jasper in January

Find discounted Jasper hotels and cheap lift tickets at Marmot Basin ski resort from Jan 15th to 31st 2010 at the 21st annual Jasper in January event.
If you are looking for a Jasper hotel and ski pass, Marmot Lodge has a keenly priced Jasper in January Ski Package including 1 night’s lodging, a ski pass for Marmot Basin and daily hot breakfast for $114 per person based on double occupancy. Also, both Tonquin Inn and Maligne Lodge are advertising a Jasper in January Eat Sleep and Ski Package which includes accommodation for 1 night, dinner and a Marmot Basin lift ticket starting at $116.79 person based on double occupancy.*
If you just need a lift ticket, day passes for Marmot Basin will cost $54.29 + GST during Jasper in January, which is a 25% discount off normal rates.
The Jasper in January 2010 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 6pm on Friday Jan 15th (no cover), and on Saturday 16th a Dual Slalom race will be taking place all day at Marmot Basin. On the evening of the 16th, choose between the Ducks Unlimited auction with wine and cheese at the Sawridge Inn from 6pm ($20) and the Family Street Party on the 600 block of Patricia St between 6pm and 9pm (free). On Sunday 17th, why not take part in the Skating Party & Cabane a Sucre at 1pm on Mildred Lake ($5), and then in the evening go and see the local ice hockey team, the Jasper Wolves, play at the Jasper Activity Centre at 8.30pm ($6/$3).
On Friday Jan 22nd, the ever popular Annual Chilli Cook Off takes place at the Jasper Activity Centre from 6pm, including DJ and dancing ($15, adult only event), and on Saturday 23rd the Whistle Stop Pub hosts Tastes with Ale at 7pm, where retired Parks Canada wardens share some of their interesting experiences over a pint (no cover). The Bear’s Paw Polar Dip sounds like a sobering way to round off the weekend, taking place at 1pm on Sunday Jan 24th at Lake Edith ($15, pre-registration 12pm).
On the final festival weekend our pick for Friday 29th is the Wine in Winter Tasting at the Fairmont Chateau Jasper at 7pm ($25), while on Saturday 30th, the Evening of French Canadian Food starting at 8pm at the Jasper Inn looks like a great way to round off Jasper in January 2010 in style ($24.95).
Above is just a brief selection of the events taking place during Jasper in January 2010. To view the full schedule published by Jasper Tourism in pdf format, click here.

*The hotel rates shown above are subject to change without notice.
To confirm packages and for reservations, please contact your Jasper hotel directly.