Plan the Perfect Winter Getaway to Jasper
Day 1
Arrive early at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and enjoy a quick snack from Fitzhugh’s Fine Foods, located on our lower level. Stop by our Winter Activity Centre to pick up a pair of complimentary ice cleats so you can enjoy the trails while you wait for your 3pm check in.
Inquire on road conditions for Highway 93 with our concierge team prior to making the journey down the iconic Icefields Parkway. Snow tires or tire chains are legally required on this highway in winter.
Drive to the stunning Columbia Icefield. Here you will marvel at the largest glaciers south of the Arctic Circle. From here, stop at the awe inspiring Athabasca Falls where you can put on your ice cleats, and explore the 1 kilometer Athabasca Falls Trail as you descend into an astonishing limestone canyon which opens to the frozen Athabasca River below.
Once you are back in downtown Jasper, take a short detour to Pyramid Lake Island, where you will cross a wooden bridge before embarking on a scenic 2 kilometer lakeshore trail. Along the lake you will find many benches offering stunning views where you can peacefully take in your surroundings. If you have ice cleats, these are recommended to have just in case the trail conditions are slippery.
Afternoon:
In the afternoon, arrive at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to check in to your room or cabin. Have a seat in our Emerald Lounge overlooking the pristine Lac Beauvert while enjoying a refreshing drink after a successful afternoon of adventure.
Visit our Recreation Centre and relax in our heated outdoor pool to rejuvenate after your long journey. Soak up the views from our outdoor hot tub, and look forward to your evening delights as your appetite builds.
Evening:
Finish your first day off with dinner by the fire in The Great Hall, where you will enjoy locally curated cuisine, complemented by our local live musician filling the room with contemporary music and a relaxing atmosphere.
After dinner, reach out to our in room dining team for a post meal drink delivered straight to your room or cabin. We suggest trying our Signature Bottled Cocktail collection. During your call with our in room dining team, we recommend placing a breakfast pre-order to arrive hassle free the following morning.
Day 2
Morning:
Access our Sips of Wellness program to gain access to in room stretching, yoga, and breathing exercises to start your morning.
Enjoy a stress free in room dining breakfast so that you can start your morning actives early. We suggest starting your day at Marmot Basin for an authentic Rocky Mountain skiing experience with over 1,675 acres of skiable terrain. Marmot offers rental equipment and ski lessons for every experience level. Additionally, private lessons may be booked directly with private ski instructors at Marmot.
If downhill skiing isn’t your forte, stop by our Winter Activity Centre to rent cross country skies, snowshoes, and/or a fat tire bike.
Our resort offers groomed cross-country ski trails around our golf course and around Lake Mildred. At our Winter Activity Centre, you can gain access to many local snowshoeing trails, as well as marked fat tire bike trails that lead to Annette Lake and Edith Lake. All trails feature incredible views of the local mountains and forests.
Afternoon:
Rent a pair of ice skates from our Winter Activity Centre, and enjoy skating on Lake Mildred. Warm up during your ice skate with a hot chocolate from our La Cabane on Ice refreshment centre for an authentic après ski experience.
To finish your fun filled afternoon, borrow a toboggan, tube, or sled from our Winter Activity Centre and enjoy sliding down our groomed hill. This truly Canadian winter activity isn’t to be missed at our resorts toboggan hill.
Evening:
For dinner spoil yourself at our at Orso Trattoria where our Chef’s have prepared an alluring menu featuring house made pastas, local game meats, and fresh seafood.
After dinner, relocate to our Emerald Lounge for a post meal drink. Ask about our Centennial cocktail which celebrates our recent 100 year birthday at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Day 3
Morning:
Awaken your body and mind with an early morning yoga class in our Movement Studio as you prepare for your action filled day.
Allow yourself to be delighted with our hot breakfast, fresh pressed juices, and daily smoothie offerings as you dine in the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. No reservations are required for breakfast, so come as you are, and get ready for another action filled day.
If you haven’t already, stop by our Winter Activity Centre to pick up ice cleats and venture down to Maligne Lake, one of our most popular local sightseeing destinations. On your journey back, stop and take in the beauty of Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon for unrivaled natural landscape photography opportunities.
If visiting between December 15th – March 20th, join a guided Canyon Icewalk Tour to explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice formations from the frozen riverbed inside the canyon.
Afternoon:
Head back to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for our weekend Afternoon Tea for an enchanting assortment of sweet and savoury house made treats; this can be pre-booked via our dining reservations team.
Take a stroll around Lac Beauvert Loop before visiting our Recreation Centre. Allow our eucalyptus steam room to re-invigorate you. Detoxify post steam with a Jasper Wrap at our Fairmont Spa to relieve muscle tension and promote hydration. Slip into a plush robe, linger by the stone fireplace in our Spa and unwind before dinner.
Evening:
Indulge in a truly unique dining experience with our interactive Chef’s Table; located in our private wine cellar, our Chef will personally curate your menu in front of you, while our sommelier expertly pairs each course with an elevated wine choice to complement your meal. This memorable dinner is sure to delight and can be customized exactly to your unique tastes.
After dinner head to Japer Planetarium for a guided night sky viewing experience. Learn why Jasper is the world’s 2nd largest dark sky preserve.
Day 4
Get a breakfast sandwich and some snacks for the road from Fitzhugh’s Fine Foods take a sunrise walk around our 700-acre property. Escape in nature and imprint your many wonderful memories and pictures from a successful holiday vacation at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.