The sociable, scenic community of Jasper, Alberta is the heart
and soul of Jasper National Park, the largest and most Northerly of Canada's
Rocky Mountain national parks and one of a group of seven parks which together
are designated by UNESCO as the Canada Rocky Mountain Park World Heritage
Site. Jasper is a world renowned vacation destination offering first-class
visitor attractions, activities, facilities and services. The town nestles in a
rugged, unspoiled wilderness of breathtaking beauty where soaring snow-capped
mountain peaks provide the milieu for evergreen forests, clear glacier-fed lakes
and waterfalls.
And, of course, there's the skiing. Downhill skiers can find superb conditions
and sparsely populated trails at Marmot Basin, about 20 minutes from
Jasper and Nordic skiers can choose from a wide variety of trails. Outdoor ice
skating is another favorite with winter travelers. There are also
the Maligne Canyon "Crawl", sleigh rides, snowshoeing, winter
picnics and wildlife viewing. Snowmobiling, heli-skiing, and heli-snowshoeing
can be found just a short drive outside the park. Marmot Basin Information MORE
HOTRATES are available at the Jasper hotels listed above. Use the search box below to check availability and find great rates for ALL Jasper hotels.
In addition to HOTRATES, SAVE on discount rates like CAA-AAA Rates, Seniors Discounts, Weekend Specials, Hotel Membership Specials and all other rate types. Compare and find the best rate for you!
1. Where would you like to stay?
Please provide search information for at least one of the following fields:
City:
Province:
Country:
ZIP/Postal Code:
2. What are your dates of travel?
Check rates and availability when searching:
Check-in date:
Check-out date:
Adults:
Children: (per room)
Rooms:
Bed Type:
Number:
Smoking Preference:
Jasper?s slogan - the little town in the big park - accurately captures the
sense of awe and grandeur visitors feel. Snow capped mountains and
waterfalls hovering in clear blue ice are all part of the stunning winter
wonderland of the National Park that surrounds the hamlet of Jasper on all
sides. Jasper is also known as Jasper is known as The Jewel of the Rockies.
Jasper National Park is the greatest of the few remaining protected ecosystems
remaining in the Rocky Mountains. Large numbers of elk, bighorn sheep,
mule deer and other large animals live in the park and roam freely throughout.
The animal population also includes their predators such as grizzly bears,
mountain lions and wolves (although the last two tend to stay well clear of the
Jasper town site, preferring the more remote regions of the park).
There are over one thousand kilometres of established backcountry trails in the
park, which has a quota system: a limit on the size of groups, a
"Wilderness Pass" permit system and special use restrictions.
These safeguards ensure that the park is responsibly used and its beauty and
wildlife are preserved.
Attractions within the park include Mount Edith Cavell, which is one of the
park's tallest peaks, Angel Glacier, the dramatic limestone gorge of Maligne
Canyon and Maligne Lake, and the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies.
For a spectacular view, take the Jasper Tramway's a narrated cable-car ride up
Whistler?s Mountain.
jasper is also a paradise for hiking, camping, fishing, boating, white-water
rafting, trail riding and boat tours on Maligne Lake. Enjoy a soak in Miette Hot
Springs, where cold water must be added to the scalding spring water to bring
the temperature down to 103 F.
The Icefields Parkway enters Jasper National Park from the South and is the
connecting route to Banff National Park. It follows the river valleys between
the mountains, and its amazing scenery includes turquoise lakes, thundering
waterfalls, and glaciers.
Marmot Basin, Jasper Marmot
Basin is the closest Jasper ski area. Boasting 75 named trails, open bowl
skiing, uncrowded groomed slopes, superb facilities, and more than 1,500
acres of skiable terrain, Marmot Basin offers something for everyone!
The ski area's modern lift system carries 11,931 skiers uphill per hour and
Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its size in all of North
America. From long, gentle winding novice runs, to steep, high alpine
bowls and chutes, skiers snowboarders of all abilities will find what they are
looking for at Marmot Basin.
Alberta's Jasper National Park sits in an isolated splendor. A vast preserve of
unspoiled beauty, there are few places like it on Earth. Experience the
remarkable wilderness.
Mountain Statistics
Vertical drop: 2,944 ft. (897 m)
Top elevation: 8,534 ft. (2601 m)
Number of trails: 75
Longest trail: 3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Acreage: 1,500 acres
Lifts: 8 lifts (one high speed quad, NEW quad chair, one
triple chair, 3 double chairs, 2 t-bars)
Average snowfall: 160 in. (400 cm) per season
Terrain: Expert 40% Intermediate 30% Novice 30%
Average Temperature: 21 F (-6 C) December to April
Hot Rate Hotels
BEST RATES
= HOTRATES
= ALL OTHER RATES
Marmot
Basin is the closest Jasper ski area. Boasting 75 named trails, open bowl
skiing, uncrowded groomed slopes, superb facilities, and more than 1,500
acres of skiable terrain, Marmot Basin offers something for everyone!
The ski area's modern lift system carries 11,931 skiers uphill per hour and
Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its size in all of North
America. From long, gentle winding novice runs, to steep, high alpine
bowls and chutes, skiers snowboarders of all abilities will find what they are
looking for at Marmot Basin.