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Jasper Alberta has plenty to offer for children of all ages, so if you are looking for a quick family friendly getaway before the kids go back to school, why not pay a visit to Jasper National Park and find out just how much fun you and your family can have in the stunning surroundings of the Canadian Rockies.

The Jasper Tramway is an excellent way to bring young children into the high alpine without having to hike up a mountain! The 7 minute guided journey in the aerial tramway involves an elevation gain of almost 1000m, allowing you to experience spectacular lake and mountain views normally reserved for mountaineers. The kids will also love spotting wildlife which can include hoary marmots, ptarmigan, ground squirrels, pikas, and big horn sheep. Washrooms and food are available at both the lower and upper stations.

Rafting on the Athabasca River is an activity the whole family can enjoy. Rocky Mountain River Guides offer 2 hour class II rafting trips which are suitable for all ages while still involving some exciting rapids, as well as 3 hour trips suitable for ages 6 and over.

According to Parks Canada, Jasper has what might be one of the world’s best bike trail systems, which includes a good range of short and easy bike routes, suitable for families with children. The Jasper Discovery Trail for instance is a smooth paved ride along Jasper’s historic rail corridor for 2.5 km one way with minimal elevation gain, and kids will love the undulating Athabasca River Trail which runs for 3 km one way from Old Fort Point to Jasper Park Lodge on the shores of Lac Beauvert. If you don’t bring your own bikes, they can be rented in town, and be sure to download the Jasper National Park Mountain Biking Guide before you head off!

All kids love to swim and splash around in water and there are two great places in Jasper where they can do just that! The Jasper Aquatic Centre has a 25m indoor pool plus a waterslide, as well as a shallow wading pool for the young kids, and if you prefer the outdoors, you can bathe in the naturally heated waters of Miette Hot Springs, suitable for all ages.

If you are looking for a family hotel package which includes your Jasper hotel plus one or more family activities, there are several options available on the new Jasper4Kids website, where you will also find more ideas and recommendations for having fun with your family in Jasper National Park.
For further information, visit www.Jasper4Kids.com.

David Thompson Bicentennial

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Two hundred years ago, in 1811, the explorer, cartographer, fur trader, and naturalist David Thompson travelled through the Athabasca Pass, essentially putting the Jasper area on the map and paving the way for millions of visitors and tourists who would visit Jasper National Park over the following 2 centuries.
To commemorate the David Thompson Bi-Centennial, throughout 2011 there are various events taking place in the Jasper area, some of which we have featured below:

From May 6 to September 25 2011, the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives will be hosting the exhibition David Thompson: A Legacy of Art, featuring works of various artists, including sketches and a map by David Thompson himself.

From June 24 to September 4 2011, interpretations of David Thompson’s explorations will be shown as part of the Theatre Program at Whistlers Campground each Tuesday at 9pm.

On Thursday August 18 2011 the Pelts and Paddles Rendezvous is an all day festival taking place at the Jasper Airfield Picnic Site from 11am to 6pm. Take the free shuttle from the Jasper Information Centre and enjoy a whole host of fun and interesting activities on offer throughout the day, including hay wagon rides, trappers’ activities and games, David Thompson’s Amazing Race, horse packing demonstrations, barbecue and beer garden.

Friday August 19 2011 sees the Watch the Brigade! event at Jasper Airfield at 8am, where several crews will be departing in traditional canoes on a historial 3 day voyage on the Athabasca River.

Visit Jasper for Spring Break

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Whether you prefer the term March Break or Spring Break, it would be difficult to find a better place to spend your well earned vacation than Jasper Alberta. With fantastic snow conditions at Marmot Basin, the skiing and snowboarding is sure to be awesome throughout March and well into April, giving you the perfect excuse to hit the slopes with family and friends.

If you are looking for a family hotel package for your March Break, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is offering a Family Spring Break Getaway package which is valid from March 18 to April 10 2011. The package has been designed with families in mind and includes hotel accommodation plus a full weekly program of family activities which includes trivia quizzes, soccer, yoga, fun family games, billiards, table tennis, movies, and even a Kids Late Night Party Zone!
Also included in this package is a $99 resort credit per room per night, which can be used for food and beverage, Marmot Basin lift tickets, spa treatments, and other winter activities.
The March Break package is valid from March 18 to April 10 2011 with rates starting at $279 per night for a deluxe room, based on double occupancy.

Hotel Vacancies for Labour Day Weekend

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**Please note that the information below was relevant to last year 2010 and is no longer current. To check availability for September 2011, please click here and enter your travel dates in the hotel search box.**

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.

August Long Weekend Vacancies

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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.

Spring Hotel Deals in Jasper

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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

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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.

Jasper Snow Days Midweek Ski Packages

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**Note – the ski deals below are from last winter, and are no longer valid. For current ski packages in Jasper for the 2010/2011 season, click here.**

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 Jasper at Marmot Basin

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One of the main reasons for people to visit Jasper during the winter is to take advantage of the fantastic skiing and snowboarding at Jasper’s own ski resort, Marmot Basin, just 20 minutes from downtown.
Although not quite as well known as the ski resorts in Banff National Park, Marmot Basin holds its own on the international stage, and has a loyal following of skiers and snowboarders who return year after year to take advantage of the uncrowded slopes, varied terrain, and the pristine wilderness of Jasper National Park.
Marmot Basin’s 86 trails offer an even distribution of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain, making it a perfect ski destination for a mixed ability family or group of friends who may wish to ski different runs but still easily meet for coffee, lunch or even ride the same chairlifts.

Beginner to novice skiers and boarders will enjoy the gentle wide green runs from the School House T Bar or the longer green runs from the top of the Eagle Express Quad Chair.
Intermediates may head straight for the new Canadian Rockies Express Quad Chair which in just eight minutes will give you 2000 vertical feet of mostly blue and green runs back down to the base, or find more blue terrain from the Caribou Chair, the Eagle Ridge Quad Chair, and even the Knob Chair.
Advanced skiers and snowboarders will not be disappointed with the selection of black diamond bump runs, chutes and ungroomed bowls found throughout the upper mountain, and the steep treed terrain in the Eagle East area will be challenging even for the experts.
The Terrain Park is conveniently located so that it can be accessed by skiers and riders of all ability levels, and the selection of jumps and rails is better than ever.
Anyone requiring tuition will be impressed by the range of lessons and the quality of instruction offered by the ski and snowboard school, and if you need to rent equipment there is a well equipped rental shop at the base of the ski area.
If you don’t have a car, there is a ski shuttle from all the major hotels, and for a great deal on a hotel in Jasper including ski pass, you may wish to consider a discounted ski package.
Whether you visit for one day or one week, once you’ve been to ski Jasper there’s a very good chance you’ll be back for more!

Jasper Winter Pride Weekend

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From February 11 to 13 2011, Mountain Park Lodges will be hosting the second annual Jasper Winter Pride Weekend, with room rates starting at $79 at the Chateau Jasper.

**The information below was valid for last year’s Winter Pride event and is now out of date. We will be posting updated information for Jasper Winter Pride 2011 as soon as it becomes available.**

From February 5 to 7 2010, Mountain Park Lodges and Jasper Tourism will be hosting the first annual Jasper Winter Pride Weekend.
The Chateau Jasper and the Lobstick Lodge are offering $74 room rates for the event, where you will receive a welcome kit detailing the many discounts available throughout the weekend. The Welcome Reception takes place in the Skyline Room at the Lobstick Lodge from 7pm to 10pm on Friday February 5, and on Saturday February 6 there is live music from Linkomatics from 8pm to 1am in the Downstream Bar ($5 cover).
At Marmot Basin there will be a 25% discount on lift tickets and 15% off lessons and rentals, and several Jasper activities companies are offering discounts on some of their tours. Sun Dog Tours are offering 10% off dogsled and snowmobile excursions and 15% off half day rail tours and wildlife discovery tours. Walks and Talks Jasper are offering 10% off guided walking tours, and the Jasper Adventure Centre are offering a 25% discount off their Maligne Canyon Ice Walk.
Further discounts on rentals are available at Freewheel where you can save 25% on ski or board rentals and demos, and Edge Control Ski and Outdoor Store are offering a $4 saving on adult cross country ski rental packages.
Further discounts can be found at several stores in downtown Jasper, and for dining there is a variety of discounts and specials offered by a number of Jasper restaurants.
To book your room for this event, call 1-888-852-7737 and use reference #56005 for Chateau Jasper, or #673529 for the Lobstick Lodge. For more details about these Jasper hotels, visit the Mountain Park Lodges website by clicking here.
For details of other Jasper accommodation options, click here.