Winter in Jasper

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the perfect basecamp for any winter adventure. Watch the sun dance across the sparkling white snow that blankets Jasper National Park. Spend your day in the fresh air taking in the many sights and endless activities. Spend your nights staring up at clear, star-filled skies. Toboggan, skate, cross-country ski, and more – the possibilities are endless.

Jasper Weather in Winter (December – February):
Average Temperature: -15°C to -5°C (5°F to 23°F)
Typical Weather: Cold with frequent snowfall, ideal for winter sports

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Winter Activities

Discover local favourites – from scenic drives to secret hikes. Then, whether racking your skis, indulging in a spa treatment, or dining on award-winning cuisines, be sure to “après the day” your way in Jasper.

Spring

Spa Treatment of the Month

Each month we highlight our most mesmerizing Fairmont Spa treatments and preferred products here.

Tours

Sundog Tours

Sundog Tours provides first class transportation, wildlife and sightseeing tours and activities throughout the Canadian Rockies and beyond.

Arts & Culture

Shoot Your Shot: Photography Class

Follow our esteemed photographer guide, Andrew, around the property as he teaches you the tips and tricks to capturing the picture-perfect shot of Jasper! Pick your favourite and print it out as a take home keepsake! (Photo Credit: Andrew Gayed Photography)

Year-Round

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The Planetarium

Join astronomy experts at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for a live virtual tour of local constellations from the world’s 2nd largest Dark Sky Preserve.

Winter

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Skating on Lake Mildred

Lake Mildred features a 1 Km round-the-lake oval and 4 hockey rinks for pick-up games.

Tours

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Rockaboo Mountain Adventures

Rockaboo is a mountain guiding tour company designed to connect people with the natural world, while exploring the marvels of the mountain landscape.

Year-Round

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Fairmont Spa

Welcome to a place inspired by nature’s elements. A chance to rediscover your natural rhythm and experience a greater level of reconnection. Fairmont Spa: Nourished by Nature.

Spring

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Movement Therapy

Nourish your overworked body with a movement therapy class that will leave you feeling tension free from head to toe.

Tours

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Rockies Heli Tours

See the Canadian Rockies the way they were meant to be seen and book a Rockies Heli Canada helitour or heli-adventure!

Winter

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Snowshoeing

Explore one of our many woodland trails and with a keen eye (and a little luck) you may even see some of our local wildlife!

Golf

A man in athletic attire stands in front of a high-tech golf simulator, gripping a golf club as he prepares to take a swing. The simulator's vibrant screen displays a realistic golf course at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club.

Jasper’s First Golf Simulator

You don’t have to wait until May to play! Introducing the “Bear’s Den”, Jasper’s first golf simulator.

Spa & Wellness

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In-Room Sips of Wellness

Enjoy a carefully curated selection of wellness experiences from the comfort of your guest room. Focus on yoga, stretching, mindful breath, mindfulness and sleep.

Year-Round

Pool & Health Club

Cool off in our 20-metre (66-foot) outdoor swimming pool and loosen up your muscles in the hot tub after a day of outdoor adventuring.

Winter

Cross Country Skier

Cross-Country Skiing

Our resort turns into a winter wonderland with groomed cross country ski trails tracked as snowfall permits on our golf course and Lake Mildred.

Winter

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Toboggan Park

Grab a toboggan, tube or sled, and GO! Our brand new, groomed hill is perfect for family fun. Complimentary rentals are available.

Tours

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Jasper Food Tours

Jasper Food Tours offers a variety of guided excursions that allow you to discover the wonders of Jasper and its thriving food scene.

Spring

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Aqua Pilates

This invigorating class held in the pool improves cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance to give you a safe, effective, fun and "no sweat" workout.

Outdoor Adventures

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Maligne Canyon Icewalk

Explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice formations down in the icy walls of Maligne Canyon.

Spa & Wellness

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Aquafit

This invigorating class held in the pool improves cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance and gives you a fun “no sweat” workout.

Family-Friendly

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Family Fun Swim

Splash around in the best pool in Jasper! Find your favourite pool amenities while taking in the mountain views.

Winter

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Fat Tire Biking

Enjoy one of Canada’s fastest growing winter sports, Fat Tire Biking.

Spa & Wellness

Vibration Meditation

Lay back and relax as the beautiful sounds and tones of percussion instruments wash over you whilst you rest, relax and reset.

Winter

Winter Activity Centre

Visit the Winter Activity Centre for winter activity rentals!

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Winter Events

Celebrate your favourite holidays or sip and savour new and exciting beverages and cuisine. Winter brings unforgettable events to Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Join us as we toast the season with good cheer.

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Winter Offers

Take your time and experience everything the mountains have to offer. Enjoy special offers this winter and escape to Jasper for a mid-week getaway, rejuvenating spa session, or family ski vacation.

Winter

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Jasper Couples’ Pre-Holiday Getaway

Start your holidays early! Avoid the Christmas rush and book your couples' festive getaway starting December 15.

Winter

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Christmas at The Lodge

Escape the city and bring the family to Jasper for a legendary holiday tradition in the land of a million snowflakes.

Winter

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Jasper In January

Experience Jasper’s signature winter festival, with a full calendar of events, extraordinary ski conditions at Marmot Basin and incredible rates!

Winter Blogs

Let us help you dream up your next mountain vacation. Explore our ideal itineraries for spending time in our winter wonderland or putting together the perfect winter couple’s getaway. This is the escape you’ve been waiting for in Jasper.

Planning Tips

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Creating Family Memories: Activities for Your Itinerary

Health & Wellness

Finding the Balance in Wellness

Planning Tips

Spend Less Time Planning, and More Time Memory Making

Celebrate

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Light Up the Night

Celebrate

Christmas in the Rockies

Planning Tips

Skiing In Jasper National Park

Planning Tips

Plan the Perfect Winter Getaway to Jasper

Wine & Dine

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Christmas in November

Planning Tips

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The 8 Grand Romantic Things To Do At Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Planning Tips

A True North Canada Jasper Winter Experience

Planning Tips

Jasper Park Lodge across Lac Beauvert in winter

5 Magical Days in a Jasper Winter Wonderland

Planning Tips

Jasper Winter Couple Getaways At Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Insider Tips

Athabasca Falls

Jasper Top 5 Things To See

Explore Every Season

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Spring

As the weather warms, melt away into the blissful silence of the mountains with only the birds chirping. Choose Jasper National Park for your spring adventure.Welcome to your summer wilderness retreat, complete with rolling green grounds, clear alpine air, and glittering blue lakes.

Discover Spring

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Summer

Welcome to your summer wilderness retreat, complete with rolling green grounds, clear alpine air, and glittering blue lakes.

Discover Summer

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Fall

Pack up the cozy sweaters and hit the road. The perfect fall getaway awaits. You’ll fall in love with Jasper in the autumn.