Activities

A WEEKEND GETAWAY

Looking for that perfect weekend getaway? Look no further than beautiful Jasper National Park! It’s just close enough to make the drive, but far enough away to make it the perfect mountain escape.

Friday Leave work behind! If travelling along the Icefields Parkway, make sure to leave enough daylight to take in the spectacular views. If travelling through Hinton, grab dinner at Rojo Marrón (p 96) and enjoy delicious Mexican fare in a hometown atmosphere. When you arrive in Jasper, see the starlight of the Dark Sky Preserve. For a guided experience, visit the Jasper Planetarium (p 88). Saturday Rise and shine! Start your day with Jasper’s Wafflato (p 98) before gearing up and getting outside. Whether it’s a day on the slopes at Marmot Basin (p 88), taking a fat bike rental (right) to Maligne Lake, or enjoying a Maligne Canyon Icewalk (right), there are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors in Jasper! Finish your day with a relaxing visit to The Spa at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (p 90) to work out those muscles. Refuel on traditional Italian cuisine at Cassios (p 95), unique Korean dishes at Kimchi House (p 96), or authentic Greek fare from Something Else Steakhouse (p 97). Sunday Join Orso Trattoria (p 95) for a classic Sunday Brunch before setting out for a relaxing day in town. Purchase great outdoor clothing at Wild Mountain (p 93) or classic Canadian fashion from Lolë (p 93). Find Canadian art at Mountain Galleries (p 88) and local work at the Jasper Art Guild (p 88). Finish your day with another great meal from Evil Dave’s (p 95), The Pines (p 97) or The Inn Grill (p 97) before hitting the road to return home.

CANYON ICEWALKS

SUNDOG TOURS Jasper’s most popular and impressive winter adventure. Explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice formations, all carved by the power of nature. Learn about Jasper’s Maligne Valley, Karst topography, and the mystery of the “disappearing” Medicine Lake. 3 hr Maligne Canyon Tour includes boots, cleats, and guide. Free transportation from all Jasper accommodations. Discount coupon to Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (p 96) with all tours! 414 Connaught Dr, 1-888-786-3641, sundogtours.com

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DOG SLED TOURS

COLD FIRE CREEK DOG SLEDDING

Learn about dogs and dog sledding from experts. Tours include the family-friendly 60 Minute Musher, 2.5 hr Moonshiners of Whiskey Creek with lunch and a campfire, 4 hr Ghost of Cold Fire Creek with cabin visit and campfire lunch. Off Hwy 16 W of town, 1-877-295-8505

FAT BIKING

Ride on packed snow trails. A few are: • Red Squirrel to Lake Mildred moderate 12.7 km/7.9 mi return with river views • Woodpecker easy 4.4km/2.7 mi loop between Lake Annette and

Jasper Park Lodge. • Pyramid Trail moderate 10.8 km/6.7 mi return steadily climbs to beautiful Pyramid Lake. • Maligne Lake easy routes on the frozen lake. Check ice safety before venturing out.

FAT BIKE RENTALS

• Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Old Lodge Rd, 780-852-3301 • Jasper Source for Sports 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3898 • Pyramid Lake Resort

Pyramid Lake Rd, 1-800-541-9779

MOUNTAIN STORIES

Donald "Curly" Phillips is a common name in Jasper. He was a famous outfitter and guide in the early 1900s, and he is well known for his carpentry skills. Not only did he build the Maligne Lake Boathouse, which is still standing to this day, but he also built numerous canoes that were sought after and shipped far and wide. Find out more about this famous character and his influence in outfitting from the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum (p 88). -KB

HELICOPTER TOURS

REMOTE HELICOPTERS Albertabased company for over 35 years. Choose from iconic mountain tours that take 20 to 60 minutes or create your own custom helicopter tour to fully experience the mountainscapes of Jasper! Jasper/ Hinton Airport, 26332C Airport Rd, Hinton, 780-817-3009

ROCKIES HELI CANADA Helicopter sightseeing tours of the Canadian Rockies. Heli Snowshoeing Adventure Fly to a high alpine meadow with over 2 metres of snow or to the Confluence and snowshoe to a frozen waterfall. Snowshoes, hot chocolate, and Irish cream provided. Try a Bubbles Tour to see frozen natural methane bubbles on Abraham Lake. Cline River via Icefields Pkwy and Hwy 11, 2.5 hrs south of town, 1-888-844-3514, rockiesheli.com

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ICE CLIMBING

ROCKABOO MOUNTAIN ADVEN-

TURES Ice climbing with ACMG guides, gear, and instruction. Tours for beginners to learn the ropes. Custom tours and avalanche training. 610 Patricia St, 780-820-0092

ICE SKATING

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Skate in the open air surrounded by mountain views. Groomed outdoor rinks on Lake Mildred include a hockey rink and skating oval. Skate rentals available at the lodge. 780-852-3301, fairmont.com/jasper

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

DEN WILDLIFE MUSEUM Over 100 Canadian bird and animal specimens displayed in classic and natural scenes. Tokens available at the front desk. Free for hotel guests. Downstairs at Whistlers Inn, Connaught Dr at Miette St, 780-852-3361, whistlersinn.com

NATURAL RELAXATION

The Spa at the Jasper Park Lodge (p 90) has been ranked one of the best spas in the country. It incorporates the awe-inspiring elements of the mountain landscape into a space of natural healing. Discover the benefits for yourself, with one of the many treatments available. Enjoy a relaxing body treatment, a deep tissue massage, or a refreshing facial. Travelling with your loved one? Book a couple's treatment and you can both experience a feeling of bliss! -TAYLOR JAINE

JASPER ART GUILD Non-profit gallery promotes visual arts in Jasper and displays a broad variety of local and regional work including oils, acrylics, fiber arts, mixed media, sculpture, and photography. Library & Cultural Centre, 500 Robson St, 780-852-1994

JASPER-YELLOWHEAD MUSEUM

& ARCHIVES Preserving and sharing the history of the town of Jasper and the surrounding national park from 10,000 years ago to present day. Three galleries, archives, and a museum shop. Historical Gallery exhibits feature local history including Indigenous peoples, fur trade, railway, early tourism, and Jasper National Park development. The Showcase Gallery and Alcove Gallery exhibits change often and feature travelling historical displays as well as local and regional artists and photographers. 400 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3013, jaspermuseum.org

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MOUNTAIN GALLERIES at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Canadian fine art since 1992. Director Wendy Wacko and her team of educated art professionals showcase a collection of paintings from abstract impressionism to magic realism, with a focus on wilderness landscapes. Museum-quality glass, clay, stone, and bronze sculptures. Inuit prints and carvings. Guaranteed worldwide shipping. Frequent Artist in Residence. 780-852-5378, mountaingalleries.com

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PLANETARIUM

JASPER PLANETARIUM Planetarium Experience: Astronomer presentations of planets, galaxies, northern lights, and Indigenous constellations. Telescope Experience: Guided stargazing with the Rockies most powerful telescope. Dome Theatre: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 780-931-3275, jasperplanetarium.com

SIGHTSEEING/SHUTTLES

GYPSY GUIDE SELF DRIVE TOURS

App-guided, self drive tour. Commentary on attractions, history, and sights in Jasper National Park. Plays at 1000s of GPS points. Seach GyPSy Guide Jasper to download. No data fees. App works without network service.

JASPER PHOTO TOURS Teaching everyone to channel creativity into a beautiful photograph, no matter the camera. Lessons and tours from professional photographers. 780-931-4373

SUNDOG TOURS Sightseeing with guide and transportation. Learn about animals in Jasper National Park with a Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour. Learn the rich history, geology, and ecology of the mountains with a Winter Train Tour. Try the West Edmonton Mall Excursion to the biggest shopping complex in Canada, with 4.5 hrs in the mall. Daily transportation to Hinton, Edson, Edmonton, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary. 414 Connaught Dr, 1-888-786-3641, sundogtours.com

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WALKS & TALKS JASPER Experience Jasper with local guide Paula Beauchamp. Maligne Canyon Five Bridges Adventure: See icefalls on a canyon rim and bridges walk. Winter Snowshoe Adventure: Snowshoe in best snow of the day. Includes gear and transportation. 618 Connaught Dr, 780-852-4994

SKI AREA

MARMOT BASIN Skiing and snowboarding on uncrowded slopes. 1675 acres including bowls, glades, groomed runs, and terrain parks. 4 quads, 3 express, 1 triple, 1 double chair, and magic carpet. Base and mid-mountain day lodges. Gear rentals, snow school, tours, and nursery. Town shuttle: 15 min south of town via Icefields Pkwy, 780-852-3816

CAPTURE THE SIGHTS

Jasper is beautiful no matter where you look. Learn how to capture that beauty with any camera - even your phone - from Jasper Photo Tours (p 88). Once you have the skills to capture the natural beauty, discover the best places with a sightseeing tour from Sundog Tours (p 88). Take an icewalk in Maligne Canyon and witness the power of nature, or try an animal safari to see Jasper's wild residents. There is so much to discover! -KB

SNOWSHOEING & XC SKI

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS

There are plenty of trails groomed for cross country skiers within Jasper National Park. Some of our favourites include:

• Whirlpool Cross-Country Ski Hub includes easy, 7 km/4.3 mi return

Moab Lake Trail or the moderate climb to Moab Lake, 15.2 km/9.4 mi return. Leach Lake Trail is a moderate 7 km/4.3 mi return with excellent views. Continue farther for a 15.2 km/9.4 mi return to Athabasca Falls. • Pyramid Bench Plateau has trails near Patricia Lake and Pyramid

Lake. Pyramid Fire Rd is a challenging 16.8 km/10.4 mi trail with views from Pyramid Mountain. • Wabasso Campground has various easy trails and is popular with families.

Visit Jasper Information Centre, 500 Connaught Dr, 780-852-6176, for trail suggestions, maps, and current snow reports.

SNOWSHOE TRAILS

Snowshoeing is an excellent way to experience the beauty of Jasper. Please stay off tracks for skiers.

• Pyramid Bench Various trails including easy, 4.2 km/2.6 mi Edge of the

Bench Trail, with spectacular views of town and the surrounding peaks.

Moderate Pyramid Overlook is a 6 km/3.7 mi loop with phenomenal views of Pyramid Mountain. Try the steep, moderate, 8.6 km/5.3 mi loop to Virl, Dorothy, and Christine Lakes. • Maligne Lake has some of the best snow in the park and it's an excellent place to see wildlife. Try the easy Little Moose Lake Loop, a 2.6 km/1.6 mi forest trail from

Maligne Lake to Moose Lake.

The easy Mary Schaffer Loop is 3.2 km/2 mi. Pass Curly Phillips’ historic boathouse to the viewpoint and return through the trees. • Medicine Lakeshore is an easy 3 km/1.8 mi return with views of Watchtower Canyon. • Beaver Lake is an easy 2.6 km/1.6 mi loop with picturesque and dramatic mountain views.

XC SKI & SNOWSHOE RENTALS

• Edge Control 618 Connaught

Dr, 780-852-4945 •Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 780-852-3301 • Jasper Source for Sports 406 Patricia St, 780-852-3654 • Pure Outdoors 632 Connaught

Dr, 780-852-4717 • Totem Ski Shop 408 Connaught

Dr, 780-852-3078

SPAS & MASSAGE

JASPER WELLNESS Focused on people and their well-being. Registered massage therapists provide therapeutic, prenatal, and express massages. Drop-in yoga classes have moved online. Basement, 618 Connaught Dr, 780-931-2769

SPA JASPER New spa owned by Jasper local with 24 years of massage experience from around the world. Full service spa and salon providing massage, aesthetics, nails, and hair. Sawridge Inn, 76 Connaught Dr, 780-852-3252

THE SPA at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Award-winning spa inspired by the natural elements of Jasper National Park. Customized treatments to help you recover from long days carving up the hill or exploring the mountains. Variety of luxury massage and body experiences to suit every taste and budget. Also offering facials, nail services, makeup, and hair salon. Treatments for men. Products include Eufora, Jane Iredale, Kerstin Florian, Tata Harper, and Pai-Shau. 780-852-6014, fairmont.com/jasper/spa

TRADEMARK HAIR COMPANY

Salon and spa with an inviting presence that caters personal experiences to every guest. Hair services, makeup, facials, manicures, pedicures, wraps, waxing, hot stone, and customized massage from expert practitioners. 606 Patricia St, 780-852-9700

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WILD ORCHID SALON & SPA

A serene atmosphere offering therapeutic and relaxation massage. Body treatments include exfoliation, wraps, and aromatherapy. Aesthetics include manicures, pedicures, facials, lash extensions, hair removal, and makeup. Full hair services. Bridal hair and makeup. Spa packages. Shop Alterna and Living Proof hair products. 616 Patricia St, 780-852-2111

SWIMMING & FITNESS

JASPER ACTIVITY CENTRE Squash and racquetball courts. Curling rink hosting regular clinics and drop-in nights. Indoor skating rink with drop in times. Call for times and rates. 303 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3381

JASPER FITNESS & AQUATIC

CENTRE Indoor 25 m/82 ft pool, 50 m/164 ft waterslide, "skywalker," monkey bars, wading pool, and hot tub. Towel, swimsuit, life jacket, and goggle rentals. Fitness centre open by appointment. Bouldering wall has scheduled and drop in times. 305 Bonhomme St, 780-852-3663

TRANSPORTATION

CAR RENTALS

• Budget Sundog Tours, 414

Connaught Dr, 780-852-3222 • National Jasper Heritage

Train and Bus Station, 607

Connaught Dr, 780-852-1117

SUNDOG TRANSPORTATION Daily transportation service to Hinton, Edson, and Edmonton as well as select service to Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary. 414 Connaught Dr, 1-888-786-3641, sundogtours.com

TOBOGGANING

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

The hills of the golf course offer family fun throughout the winter. Try the brand new groomed hill! Toboggan, sled, crazy carpet, and tube rentals are available at the lodge's Winter Rental Shop. 780-852-3301, fairmont.com/jasper

THE SPA AT FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Rated the #1 Spa in Alberta by Spas of America Immerse your mind, body and soul in the heart of Jasper. Let the mountains calm your mind while the surrounding alpine recharges your energy.

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