Skiing holidays to
Jasper Canada

Expert Opinion

"Jasper is a small friendly town, right in the Rockies, with lots of attractions - my favourite is the Maligne Canyon frozen waterfalls - and wildlife. This is a great place for a scenic Canadian experience. The drive up from Lake Louise (the Icefields Parkway) is just incredible."

Our expert Rupert Hatfield

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
9 / 10
Intermediates
8 / 10
Experts
7 / 10
Families
9 / 10
Nightlife
6 / 10
Village Charm
7 / 10
Affordability
9 / 10
Non Ski Activities
10 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
7 / 10

Jasper skiing holidaysThe town of Jasper is situated in the heart of the Rockies and its scenic ski area, Marmot Basin, is a 15 minute drive from the town. Although the skiing is not extensive there is plenty of variety including high open-bowl skiing, glades and trails through the trees.

The resort, which has a reputation for uncrowded slopes and no lift queues, is known as 'The Big Friendly'. As such, Jasper is the perfect location for a family skiing holiday.

As it is a popular tourist destination in the summer, Jasper has excellent facilities and a good range of accommodation, restaurants and shops. Activities on offer include crawling through a canyon of frozen waterfalls, snowmobiling, dog sledding and heli-skiing.

The town's location on the banks of the impressive Athabasca River means that you might catch a glimpse of a moose drinking, or deer and elk crossing the road outside the town. There is a shuttle running between Jasper and Marmot Basin that is covered by your lift pass.

Resort Details


Season: Late Nov - late Apr Ski Area: 1, 675 acres
Nearest Airport: Edmonton/ Calgary Ski Lifts: 9
Transfer Time: 3½/ 4½ hours Number of runs: 84
Transport: Transfer or Car Hire Grade: 40% advanced
Elevation: 8, 570 ft   30% intermediates
Vertical Drop: 3,000 ft    30% beginners

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