Jasper, Alberta

By Stephen Nelson
Staff Editor

When to go to Jasper

Jasper National Park offers some of the world's most beautiful scenery.

Summer activities in Jasper run from the beginning of May till the middle of October, depending on the weather in the Canadian Rockies, El Nino and Global Warming.

How to get there

The half-day train rides run year round, three times a week. Railway journey to B.C. interior is with the VIA Rail Skeena.
Return journey to Jasper with guided tour is by van with Jasper Adventure Centre.

Brewster runs daily buses (in summer) to Jasper from Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.

Greyhound has regular bus service to Jasper from both Vancouver and Edmonton.

SunDog Tours runs daily shuttle service to Jasper from Edmonton and Edmonton airport.
Email: tours@sundogtours.com

Getting Around Town
Mr. Taxi

Fryatt Valley, Jasper National Park

Photo supplies, Rocky Mountain guide and history books
Jasper Camera & Gift
412 Connaught Dr.

Where to Eat
Papa George’s (Casual Fine Dining)
404 Connaught Dr.

Palisades Restaurant(Greek/Italian Casual Fine Dining)
401 Patricia St.

Lou Lou’s (Breakfast, Pizza, Poutine)
407 Patricia St.

Soft Rock Cafe (Breakfast, Pizza, Lunch)
632 Connaught Dr.

Smitty’s Family Restaurant
109 Miette Ave.

Stephen A. Nelson has been a journalist in Canada for more than 8 years, as the assistant features editor and religion editor at the Brandon Sun. He has also written for the Canadian Press and the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC)
He is currently a freelance travel writer for the Brandon Sun and its sister paper, the Winnipeg Free Press.

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Jasper National Park offers amazing views and great accommodations to match.

Jasper National Park, Alberta

Jasper National Park has a wide variety of Canadian Rockies accommodations, ranging from the luxurious Jasper Park Lodge to beautiful campgrounds. Choose from a selection of hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts in the towns of Jasper and Hinton, or from backcountry lodges and cabins elsewhere in and around the park. Below you’ll find a listing of some of the best lodging in Jasper National Park.

• Hotels/Motels
• Log Cabins
• Lodges and Resorts
• Bed and Breakfast
• Campgrounds

Valemount, B.C. is a little over an hour away and this quaint village has some accommodations as well.

Jasper Hotels and Lodges

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Is A Deluxe Hotel Located 225 Miles From Edmonton International Airport And 275 Miles From The Calgary International Airport. The Lodge Is A Full-service Resort With Many On-site Activities Available.

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Whistlers Inn

Whistlers Inn of Jasper, Alberta is centrally located in the heart of the Jasper National Park townsite and within walking distance of all shops, and outdoor activities. Our Jasper Inn boasts a cozy Jasper Canadian Rockies alpine atmosphere and features 63 spacious guest rooms for accommodation, many with breathtaking views of the surrounding Canadian Rockies ranges.

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Mount Robson Inn

The Mount Robson Inn in Jasper National Park is a landmark Jasper hotel that boasts spacious rooms and suites, ski shuttle service, two outdoor whirlpools, and high speed Internet access. The on-site Mount Robson

Steakhouse offers both breakfast and dinner menus. Make your getaway perfect by booking your room at one of Jasper’s finest hotels.

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Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Jasper

Nestled in the heart of Jasper National Park in Alberta, the “Four Star” Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre is Your Natural Choice when visiting Jasper, for business or pleasure. The Inn’s extensive facilities include an award winning restaurant and two lounges centered around a lush indoor atrium, as well as a heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, Wellness Spa, fitness & business centres, and gift shop. All 153 cozy guest rooms are spacious, well appointed and most comfortable. The Sawridge Inn is also a favourite for weddings and conferences. Click here to book your Jasper vacation experience!

Rocky Mountain Escape

Experience your adventure among the natural wonders surrounding your cozy, intimate log cabin, nestled in the front range of the great Canadian Rockies.

A wide variety of nature excursions awaits the adventurer, guided by expert outdoorsmen. Discover behaviors and favorite haunts of wildlife abundant in the subalpine area. Discover wild plants and learn how the local people long ago used them. Marvel at mountain panoramas, silent clear lakes, secluded valleys and trickling spring-fed creeks.

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Jasper Inn – Alpine Resort & Restaurant

Jasper Inn is set amid the rugged beauty of Jasper National Park and the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. The Jasper Inn Alpine Resort & Restaurant of Jasper, Alberta, gives you exactly that – and so much more!

We offer the finest of resort accommodations, services and amenities as well as endless ideas for how to make the most of your visit.

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Chateau Jasper

Location : The Chateau Jasper Is Located In Jasper, Alberta, Canada; Adjacent To Jasper National Park; Adjacent To Jasper Town Center.

Hotel Features : Le Beauvallon Dining Room; Bonhomme Lounge; Heated Indoor Pool And Spa Tub; Complimentary Seasonal Ski Shuttle Services.

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Is A Deluxe Hotel Located 225 Miles From Edmonton International Airport And 275 Miles From The Calgary International Airport. The Lodge Is A Full-service Resort With Many On-site Activities Available.

Marmot Lodge

Location : The Marmot Lodge Is Located In Jasper, Alberta, Canada; Adjacent To Jasper National Park; Eight Kilometers From Patricia And Pyramid Lakes.

Hotel Features : Embers Steakhouse And Fireside Lounge; Indoor Pool, Sauna, Outdoor And Indoor Spa Tubs; High-speed Internet Access In The Lobby.

Lobstick Lodge

Location : The Lobstick Lodge Is Located In Jasper, Alberta, Canada; Adjacent To Jasper National Park; Five Kilometers From The Jasper Tramway.

Hotel Features : Wireless Internet Access Throughout The Hotel For A Fee; Country Inn Restaurant Serving Home-style Meals; Seasons Café Offering Beverages And Snacks; Skyline Lounge Boasting Panoramic Countryside Views; Heated Indoor Pool, Sauna And Steam Room; Three Outdoor And Two Indoor Spa Tubs; Guest Laundry Facilities.

Amethyst Lodge

Location : The Amethyst Lodge Is Located In Jasper, Alberta, Canada; Near Jasper National Park; Near Marmot Basin.

Hotel Features : Anthony’s Restaurant And Mountain View Lounge; Pets Allowed For A Fee; Meeting Rooms.

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