Powder snow in Jasper
The Canadian Rockies are known for the dry powder snow that pours down from the sky here every year. Winter sports in this area promise an unforgettable adventure with a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, wildlife and plenty of activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice climbing. Explore the variety of Marmot Basin ski area in Jasper National Park, enjoy the tranquility of the mountains and - with a little luck - admire the northern lights.
Edmonton's winter festivals
The vibrant city of Edmonton is perfect to combine with winter sports in Jasper National Park. In winter, the city transforms into a fairytale winter wonderland with winter festivals such as the Silver Skate Festival and Ice on Whyte. During these events, you can enjoy impressive ice sculptures, cultural activities and heartwarming treats. Edmonton is also a culinary hotspot, rich with atmospheric restaurants and breweries in Downtown Edmonton and bohemian cafes off Whyte Avenue in the trendy Old Strathcona neighborhood.
TIPS & TOPS Winter Travel Edmonton and Jasper:
- Flights with KLM, where you can bring your own ski equipment if desired at no extra cost
- In Métis Crossing, located near Edmonton, you will learn about First Nations culture and spend the night in a Sky Watching Dome; a luxurious glass-roofed bubble where you can enjoy the twinkling stars from your bed and who knows, maybe even see the Northern Lights
- The route along the Yellowhead Highway to Marmot Base leads past highlights such as Stony Plain where murals, public art sculptures and a curated public art gallery vie for attention
- Marmot Basin is Jasper's snow-sure ski area known for its spacious, well-maintained slopes; fans of off-piste adventures can indulge in powder snow of sublime quality
- Stay overnight at the luxurious Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; it has a sublime location on the shores of pristine Lac Beauvert
- Visit Abraham Lake where hundreds of frozen bubbles are trapped under the ice. An extraordinary winter phenomenon!
- The winter months are perfect for wildlife spotting: go with an experienced guide in Athabasca Valley in search of wolves, elk, bighorn sheep, deer and coyotes
- Travel back to Edmonton on the VIA rail and sit back and muse as the most stunning scenery passes you by
