Your Guide to 72 Hours in Jasper This Summer
Planning the Perfect Getaway?
There has never been a more exciting time to experience Jasper. With thoughtful enhancements now complete across Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, your stay unfolds with renewed energy – elevated dining, refreshed gathering spaces, and reimagined guest experiences designed to deepen your connection to this extraordinary landscape.
Whether it’s your first visit or a return to a familiar favorite, here’s how to spend a perfectly balanced 72 hours immersed in mountain air, alpine adventure, and effortless luxury.
Day 1
Arrive in Jasper via the Icefields Parkway, where every turn feels cinematic. As you enter Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, the setting reveals itself slowly – turquoise lakes, soaring peaks, and a sense of calm that instantly settles in.
Check into your newly refreshed accommodations and take a moment to pause. Enhancements across the resort bring a renewed warmth to your stay, blending heritage character with contemporary comfort.
Afternoon:
Ease into the afternoon with a lakeside walk or gentle paddle on Lac Beauvert. Stop by Embark Outpost & Provisions to pick up a fully stocked picnic basket and chat with our Adventure Concierge to help plan your stay!
Visit our Health Club 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 the evening ahead.
Evening:
As evening falls, gather for cocktails at Lume to experience our expansive mountain views, then linger over dinner at Elderwood as golden hour fades into a sky full of stars. Your evening will be complemented by our live musician filling the room with contemporary music to ease you into a relaxing ending to an incredible first day.
Day 2
Morning:
Begin your day with an elevated breakfast at Elderwood. No reservations are required, so come at your leisure to enjoy your meal.
Proceed to our award winning Golf Pro Shop at our Clubhouse, where you can select the latest in men’s or ladies fashion and accessories before embarking on one of Canada’s Top Rated golf courses. Test your skills on our Driving Range or allow one of our seasoned golf professionals to coach you with a private lesson before you challenge the course.
Afternoon:
Satiate your hunger at Thompson’s Terrace conveniently located at our Clubhouse where you will enjoy the best of this season’s grilled fare while overlooking our golf course and spectacular views in the background.
Embrace your inner Albertan at Jasper Riding Stables where you can enjoy the wilderness from atop a saddle. Allow their gentle horseback tour to take you through our local forests and valleys.
Evening:
Indulge in a truly unique dining experience at Orso Trattoria, our on site restaurant. Our authentic Italian menu draws inspiration from the culinary treasures of Northern Italy, where the richness of Mediterranean ingredients and the region’s agricultural heritage unite.
After dinner, take a stroll around Lac Beauvert Loop, and then head to Jasper Planetarium for a guided night sky viewing experience. Learn why Jasper is the world’s 2nd largest dark sky preserve.
Day 3
Morning:
Pre-Order your in room dining breakfast to arrive bright and early to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your day. Stop by our Embark Outpost & Provisions to pick up a hiking backpack, then venture down to Maligne Lake and discover the world renowned Spirit Island during an interpretive guided lake cruise.
On your journey back, stop and take in the beauty of Medicine Lake for unrivaled natural landscape photography opportunities.
Afternoon:
Settle into a leisurely lunch at Elderwood, where seasonal, locally inspired ingredients come together in our warm and relaxed atmosphere, inviting you to slow down and savor your time in Jasper.
Afterward, make your way down to the Boathouse to pick up your rental canoe or paddleboard and glide across the crystal clear waters of Lac Beauvert.
Evening:
Slip into a plush robe, linger by the stone fireplace, and unwind with a pre-dinner massage at our Fairmont Spa to loosen your muscles and relax after 3 days of an action packed adventure.
After your massage, step into The Barbicon – our refined steakhouse experience where expertley prepared cuts, wild game, and bold, richly layered flavors take centre stage – the perfect finale to your time spent in Jasper.
Day 4
Begin your day with an elevated breakfast to go at Embark Provisions & Outposta where you can also rent a Devinci Mountain Bike for a quick trip up to Old Fort Point, Annette Lake, and/or Edith Lake for one last adventure before you head home.
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Check out of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge carrying with you a collection of unforgettable moments from a trip well spent.