Jasper is a small town in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located on the very Western edge of the province of Alberta. There is a railway running through town and main roads out East to Edmonton and South to Banff. Tourism is the major industry here these days and ... Read review
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exciting activities, this hotel offers on-site dining options, comfortable accommodations and seasonal ski shuttle service.The Mount Robson Inn places guests moments from a variety of recreational activities, including skiing, hiking, fishing and canoeing. Charming downtown Jasper is also nearby and features local restaurants and shops.Guests at the Inn at Mount Robson can enjoy on-site dining at the Mount Robson Family Restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The hotel also features free wireless internet access, 2 outdoor hot tubs and spacious guestrooms.
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conveniences at this Jasper, Alberta hotel, ideally situated in the heart of Jasper National Park.Experience scenic hiking trails, enjoy a canoe ride or play on top-rated golf courses, all available close to the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre. Shuttle service is also available to both downtown Jasper and Edmonton.In addition to stunning natural surroundings, the Sawridge provides a variety of exceptional services, including a full-service spa. Relax in the outdoor hot tubs, lounge by the indoor pool or enjoy spacious guestrooms furnished with refrigerators, Wi-Fi internet and coffeemakers.The Jasper Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre also features 3 on-site dining options. Sample Canadian-inspire cuisine at Walter's Dining Room, enjoy classic pub-fare at Champs Sports Lounge or relax with a cocktail at the Hearthstone Lounge.
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Advantages: Scenery, activities, relaxation, middle of nowhere Disadvantages: Middle of nowhere
Jasper is a small town in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located on the very Western edge of the province of Alberta. There is a railway running through town and main roads out East to Edmonton and South to Banff. Tourism is the major industry here these days and much of the town is converted to hotels, camp sites, shops and tour operators to support this industry. We came here early in the summer and experienced its ... ... Although small in people, you will find that motorised transport is a necessary evil around here - there are many places to go visit, but unless you are being collected by a tour bus (which we frequently managed to do), you will need to get a cab everywhere if you haven't rented a car.
We stayed in Jasper House bungalows when we visited. These were small self catering chalet style log cabins. At about £30 per person per night, ... more
Jasper is a small town in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located on the very Western edge of the province of Alberta. There is a railway running through town and main roads out East to Edmonton and South to Banff. Tourism is the major industry here these days and much of the town is converted to hotels, camp sites, shops and tour operators to support this industry. We came here early in the summer and experienced its summer incarnation as a centre for summer outdoor pursuits.
Although small in people, you will find that motorised transport is a necessary evil around here - there are many places to go visit, but unless you are being collected by a tour bus (which we frequently managed to do), you will need to get a cab everywhere if you haven't rented a car.
We stayed in Jasper House bungalows when we visited. These were small self catering chalet style log cabins. At about £30 per person per night, these were extremely reasonably priced. The cabin contained one bedroom with twin beds, a bathroom, a kitchen and a living room with a sofa bed in it. Our cabin had a superb view straight down to the river, which was a two minute walk down a steep bank. Trails lead from our bungalow all the way to Jasper itself, which was about 3 miles away. However, several of these were closed when we were there because it was elk calving season. Elk (which are related to deer but much, much larger than anything we get in the UK) are even more dangerous than bears at that time of year, so if you see some, steer clear!
The town is a gateway to the nearby Jasper National Park. Within a half hour drive, you can reach the stunning Athabasca falls - spectacular foaming waterfalls that have excellent viewing platforms fair access to wheelchairs and reasonable parking.
Other activities that I would recommend are taking the Jasper tramway (about £12 per person) - a cable car that takes you up nearby Whistler Mountain. This gives stunning views of the town itself and the nearby valleys, but it isn't suitable for anyone with a fear of heights! There is a cafe and shop at the station at the top, which provided reasonably priced tasty meals. The summit itself is a twenty minute steep climb from the upper station - do remember to take some walking poles with you if you want to attempt this. If you travel in early June like we did, beware that it will still be snowy at this altitude, so make sure you are warmly wrapped up and have good footwear.
There are many trails to the lakes around the area and it is particularly well liked by hikers and mountain bikers alike. Rafting is a main summer activity around here and you will find several operators that provide this - just make sure that you pick a grade that you like: we prefer the level 3/4 and find the level 2 a bit too tame (this cost us about £37 per person). If you fancy something a bit more sedate, try a scenic train ride through the Rocky Mountains instead.
If you lack transport then you will find that nightlife in this area can be a focussed around the campsite or hotel that you stay in - so make sure you choose one that is suitable for your needs. Our site had an excellent restaurant, but was very quiet later on, which suited us. We were there for a quiet and relaxing holiday but our guide assured us that the town does have a fair range of wilder options, places offering live music.
In summary, this is an excellent place to visit for a summer holiday. There are plenty of outdoor pursuits to take part in, for all levels of ability. Or you could just sit back and relax and admire the stunning scenery.
Advantages: Different rooms and suites available Disadvantages: Only restaurant to meet up with other people
We arrived at the Mount Robson Inn in the Jasper National Park late one afternoon after a long coach journey and check in was very quick. Just as well, as the reception was quite small, although there was a couple of settees that you could sit on whilst waiting and some leaflets about the area. Our luggage was taken straight from the coach and in our room for when we arrived, if you drove you had to deal with your own luggage, as this is really a "motel" rather than a "hotel". We were given a plan on how to find the room, there were 80 different suites and rooms, on two levels, set around a large courtyard which was the parking area and looked very pretty with raised flower tubs. Also in the courtyard was a raised area with two reasonable sized hot tubs, after a busy days relaxing in a hot tub is great, there were a few sun beds if it ...
Advantages: Stunning setting Disadvantages: Can't think of one for the life of me!
Jasper is situated roughly north east of Vancouver and is about a nine hour drive away, which is how I got to it while on holiday with my wife and another couple of friends in June 2007. It is also possible to fly into Edmonton or, more easily, Calgary which are closer, but still probably a good five hours away.
The town of Jasper is in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, and the park is one of several that go to make up the Canadian Rockies wilderness area. The largest of these are Jasper and Banff National Parks.
The Rockies are a magnet to large numbers of tourists both summer and winter. In winter the skiing is said to be incomparable, with deep powder snow and vast areas of unbroken runs. Having had a hip replaced a couple of years ago, I probably have to resign myself to the fact that my skiing days are behind me. I ...
cwestern 09.08.2007 (06.08.2007)
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Advantages: Clean, good transport, Canadians Disadvantages: The *Deep* Midwinter
them know up front as you can?t take an Alberta rented vehicle into British Columbia without some paperwork.
You can just about do Jasper and Banff as day trips, but again it?s a long day, and the Yellowhead highway, which gets you there, was described in my guide as ?scenically challenged? and they weren?t wrong. When you get to the Rockies however you really notice the difference. Don?t even think about these trips in winter, up to the 1st March you are not supposed to go into the National Parks unless in a Four Wheel Drive vehicle.
OK I?ve left it ?til last but the West Edmonton Mall is one of the principal reasons people visit. Yes it is HUGE, yes it does have 800 shops and ?n? thousand car parking spaces (don?t forget where you left it) but at the end of the day it?s a mall. I?ll agree we don?t have one in the UK where you can ...
