Skiing holidays in Jasper, Canada

Nestled amidst the Rocky Mountains, the small frontier town of Jasper remains unspoiled lying in the heart of the beautiful Jasper National Park. The sheer size and beauty of western Canada is much in evidence here, Canada’s largest National Park, where elk, moose and caribou roam freely and are a regular sight on Jasper’s streets.

The Marmot Basin Ski Area, just 20 minutes from the town of Jasper, is blessed with regular falls of super dry powder snow and offers something for everyone with 1675 acres of ski terrain. KIDS SKI FREE IN JASPER! Free equipment hire and lift pass offer for children aged 6-12 yrs inclusive. Conditions apply.Beginners: While it is a long way to travel to try a sport for the first time, Jasper is a perfect place to learn. Lying at the foot of the hill at Marmot Basin there is ideal learning ground for beginners, with an abundance of gentle, wide open runs on which to quickly master the basics. The local ski school enjoys a superb reputation for its high quality of tuition.

Intermediates: There are many uncrowded, expertly groomed slopes to be found on the network of trails making Jasper an intermediate’s utopia. The terrain stretches above and below the tree-line, so groups can enjoy a wide variety of pistes, from tree-lined glades to wide open snow fields offering spectacular scenery.

Advanced: The area has several long, taxing black runs for the expert. From the Knob chair, powder skiers, willing to invest in a short hike, will be rewarded with bowls, chutes and gullies filled with untracked powder. For even more of a challenge, the eagle East area offers primarily double black diamond terrain with steep bowls and tree lined gullies. For those venturing a little further afield, then a trip to the Tonquin Valley 33km southwest of the town is recommended – there is a gradual climb of 23km followed by one of the most magnificent views in Canada from 1981m.

Snowboarding: A free-ride park offers a variety of features such as table tops, rails and a quarter pipe. The dedicated snowboard school will have first time boarders mastering the basics in record time.
Apres Ski: Some of the popular venues are Nick’s Bar and the Atha-B Nightclub. There is a selection of bars and restaurants to choose from with ‘Andy’s Bistro’ on the high street offering some great Canadian food and the ‘Bear’s Paw Bakery’ which makes some delicious snacks.

Children: 'Little Rascals' day nursery caters for children aged 19 months to 6 years old. Care can be arranged for full or half days with optional lunch cover available at a supplement. Children under 5 years use the lifts for free. Private tuition is available for children from 3yrs old. There is a water park centre in Jasper with a 180ft waterslide, a 25m pool and a separate children’s pool - a great outing for the kids!