Design your own adventure in Jasper
Jasper National park is part of the UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. At over 10,800 square kilometres, the park is a living example of a protected mountain ecosystem that allows for visitors to enjoy solitude, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
The widest of wide open spaces are the backdrop to the small town of Jasper. We’ve featured some long safaris designed to explore the very best this greatest of great outdoor wildernesses.
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(MT-18275-P) |
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Any duration (prices are based on 7 night stays) |
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En-suite hotel rooms |
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Return airport transfers |
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Services of our local representatives |
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Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors |
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Banff to Jasper mountain tour |
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Choose from a range of activities below |
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Flights are NOT included |
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Moderate |
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16 |
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Design your own holiday
Our tailor-made programmes allow you to design your own holiday. Simply decide when you want to travel and for how long then match your stay to the activities available on the opposite page.
Tailor made holidays in Jasper are based on a stay of seven nights in en-suite hotel rooms. Also included are: transfers, a spectacular Banff to Jasper mountain tour and the services of our local representatives.
Arrival in Calgary
Rather than put you on a long transfer to Jasper after your trans-atlantic flight we start all our tailor-made Jasper holidays in Banff. This allows you to get a good night’s sleep at The Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa to get over any jet lag.
The following morning we’ve arranged a rather special transfer between Banff and Jasper consisting of a spectacular 8 hour mountain tour. With lots of stops along the way it’s an amazing way to see the jagged snowy peaks, glaciers, lakes and even the frozen Athabasca Falls where the waters of the river cascade as ice into the valley floor. The tour ends at the door of your Jasper hotel. Awesome!
Jasper - The activity programme
Jasper’s activity programme isn’t the most extensive we offer but it is certainly one of the most spectacular. From spectaucular winter railway journies to heli-snowshoeing safaris, there is no better way of discovering the vast Alberta landscapes.
Skiing and snowboarding at Marmot Basin
Located in the breathtaking, vast and ruggedly mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin is a ski destination that inspires lasting memories. Only 20 minutes from Jasper, Marmot Basin offers 3,000 vertical feet of superb skiing and snowboarding.
There’s no shortage of excellent downhill skiing with 84 marked ski trails. The terrain is nicely varied; from long, gentle, winding novice runs to steep, high alpine bowls and chutes and glade skiing through verdant pine forests. The ski and snowboard runs are split evenly between easy, intermediate and advanced, making this an ideal destination for all abilities.
Maligne Canyon icewalk (3 hours)
Explore the majestci Maligne Canyon from the ground up! Marvel at the effects of 10,000 years of erosion while gazing at 165 foot ice clad limestone walls. Our guide takes groups of no more than 12 people on this spectaular journey on the frozen Maligne River. Super soles and winter boots keep you warm as you explore this rock.
Snowmobile safari (9.5 hours)
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience some of the very best snowmobiling in North America. Our journey begins with a 1 hour 15 minute drive towards Canoe Mountain in British Columbia. After a thorough introductory briefing from your experienced guides, we depart from thew staging area en-route to an alpine wonderland. The trails lead to a mountain cabin at 6,400ft where we have a hearty lunch while enjoying the marvelous views which extend to three mountain ranges.
Suitably fortified, the journey continues with plenty of flat trails for beginners and an abundance of hill climbing and powder riding for the more experienced.
Dog Sled Safari (5 to 6 hours)
Our adventure starts with a scenic drive through Yellowhead Pass (don’t you love these names?) to the safari start part. After a safety and instruction briefing you will team up with 6 to 8 huskies as your safari takes you past frozen waterfalls, snow-covered trees and white winter meadows. A campfire lunch is included at a rustic log cabin situated next to a mountain stream.
Snowmobile and dog sled combo (9.5 hours)
Can’t decide which adventure to choose? This full day safari combines two incredible winter excursions with two hours of dog sledding and 3.5 hours of snowmobiling. Lunch is also included.in a log cabin at the base of Canoe Mountain.
Husky safari and rail tour combo (8 hours)
Your adventure begins with the scenic drive to the husky safari staging post where you will team up with 6 or 8 huskies to drive across winter landscapes in much the same way as the original trappers did. After a campfire lunch you will continue on to the historic railway town of Harvey to board the VIA Rail "Skeena" train for an unforgettable 2 hour journey back to Jasper.
Half-day train journey - West (5.5 hours)
You’ll join the train in Jasper and journeywest for 2 hours through mountain passes, past sparkling lakes and jagged peaks. It is impossible to describe in words just how jaw-droppingly beautiful this immense landscape can be in winter. After disembarking, your guide will be waiting to drive you back to Jasper along the historic Yellowhead Highway and Fraser River. On the way, there will be a stop at Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing (4 hours)
Fancy a little exercise in a magnificent natural setting? In a group of no more than 10 people your qwualified guide will show you some of the very best scenic locations in and around Jasper.
Heli-snowshoeing (Approx 6 hours)
You'll be transferred to the foot of Mount Robson where a private helicopter will be wiating to take you on a scenic flight to the chalet atmagnificent Berg Lake. Upon landing we will strap on your snowshoes and together with our guide we’ll explore one of the most spectacular valleys in the Rocky Mountains. After the trek we return to the historic Hargreaves alpine cabin for a warm drink and a well-deserved lunch.
Maligne Valley wildlife tour (3.5 hours)
Today we’ll venture into some of the most picturesque areas of the Jasper National park visiting Patricia and pyramid Lakes and strolling over a rustic bridge to Pyramid Lake island. The journey continues on to Maligne Valley in search of osprey, big horn sheep, mountain goats, moose, elk and deer. We’ll pause at the Maligne Canyon where 10,000 years of erosion have created a 165 foot deep gorge. From here we’ll take a short stroll to marvel at the frozen Maligne River and several awe-inspiring frozen waterfalls. Finally, we continue onto the splendidly named Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. Have your cameras at the ready from start to finish.
Heli-sightseeing
Can there be a better way to see the Rocky Mountains than from a helicopter. It’s a 50 minute drive to the staging area at the foot of Mount Robson where you’ll board the waiting helicopter. This 25 minute scenic flight must be as spectacular as almost any other in the world. You travel up the Valley ofa Thousand Falls, over Kinney Lake and the impressive Emperor Falls before continuing on to Berg lake and the Berg Glacier. Finally, the trip continues up the Robson Pass to the north face of this great mountain. It’s absolutely spellbinding and spine-tingling stuff.
West Edmonton Mall (12 hours)
A long day with travelling time included but for shoppa-holics a visit to West edmonton Mall is a must. The mall is one of the largest in the world with an amusement park, a water park, a dolphin show and 800 shops and restaurants. |
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Chateau Jasper
Shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons, evergreen forests and rugged mountain peaks. These are just some of the natural features that make up Jasper's vast natural playground.
By way of contrast, the town is small and compact. Nevertheless, there is a good choice of restaurants and lively bars to suit all tastes. With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere you're sure to find your very own 'local' during the course of your stay.
This conveniently located hotel offers 119 fully air-conditioned guest rooms and suites all of which are pleasantly furnished with mountain decor in mind.
Other features of this intimate hotel include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a variety of meeting rooms, a lounge, as well as an award-winning, fine dining room.
All Chateau Jasper guest rooms feature solid Canadian Maple furnishings and offer a bath and shower; a fine assortment of amenities including a hair dryer, remote control, colour cable television with pay per view movies and Nintendo, in-room safe, and complimentary coffee and tea.
The welcoming standard guest rooms all have two double beds and the en-suite bathrooms have a bath and shower with a vanity sink as well as an additional sink in the dressing area.
Larger family rooms have an additional pull out bed whilst junior and king executive suites (with jacuzzi) are available on request. |
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hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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