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.
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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.
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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.
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