Jasper in January Festival 2013
Jasper in January has two full weeks of packed events featuring all your favourites: kick off party, the street festival, fireworks, Mountain Park Lodges’ chili cook-off, dogsledding... plus hot deals on places to stay and hitting the slopes! Enjoy live music, and plenty of opportunities to hit the slopes up at Marmot Basin.
Follow us on Twitter for updates or take a look at our Jasper in January photo album from the 2012 festival!
Events
January 11th - 17th
| Event | Location | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday, Jan 11th |
|||
| Live Band - Mourning Wood | Athabasca Hotel | 8 pm |
510 Patricia Street Live music at the hotel! $5 cover charge. |
| Kokanee Kick Off Party | Whistle Stop Pub | 9 pm |
105 Miette Avenue Come down to party with the locals and celebrate the launch of Jasper in January. |
Saturday, Jan 12th |
|||
| WiNTERSTRUCK! | Pyramid Lake | 11 am - 3 pm | WiNTERSTRUCK! - a fun-filled day at Pyramid Lake where the whole family can enjoy all sorts of winter activities, free dogsledding rides, ice-skating, fire starting, and bannock bake. Winter bocce, Aboriginal crafts in a teepee, and much more! |
| Dogsledding | Pyramid Lake | Free dog sled rides courtesy of Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding. Climb aboard Canada's oldest form of winter transportation. What better way to venture deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies than behind a team of enthusiastic and friendly Alaskan Huskies! | |
| Ice Skating | Pyramid Lake | Mountain Park Lodges will clear the ice, and have skates and snowshoes available to rent. Warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, soup, and smores for sale in the boat house. The restaurant at Pyramid Lake Resort will be open, with the menu posted for additional food options. | |
|
Mountain Man (Women and children too!) |
Pyramid Lake | Mudslinging, snowshoe course, Cariole (loading and pulling wood-laden toboggans), and tug of war. | |
| Fire Starting and Bannock Bake | Pyramid Lake | Try your hand at lighting a fire with flint and steel, then bake some bannock on a stick for a warm, tasty treat. | |
| Live Band - Mourning Wood | Athabasca Hotel | 8 pm |
510 Patricia Street Live music at the hotel! $5 cover charge. |
| Live Music - Billy Wiseman | Jasper Legion | 8 pm |
401 Geikie Street Live music at the Jasper Legion! $10 at the door. Doors at 8 pm, music at 9 pm |
| Loud and Proud Party | Whistle Stop Pub | 9 pm |
105 Miette Avenue A fun Drag Queen show with lively music! |
Sunday, Jan 13th |
|||
| Family Fun Race | Marmot Basin | 9 am | Free Event! Registration starts at 9 am in the Caribou Lounge. |
Monday, Jan 14th |
|||
| Coco's Evening of Yoga and Raw Food | Coco's Cafe | 6 - 9 pm |
608 Patricia An evening at The River Stone Yoga Studio for the yoga portion of the evening, followed by dinner at Coco's. $65 includes 1 hour and 20 minutes of yoga, and a raw food dinner, desserts, and fresh juices. |
Tuesday, Jan 15th |
|||
| Broken Resolutions Comedy Show | Jasper Brewing Company | 9 pm |
624 Connaught Drive Headliners Sterling Scott and Lars Callieou. Hosted by Dave Husereau and Drew Behm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. |
Wednesday, Jan 16th |
|||
| Coming Soon | |||
Thursday, Jan 17th |
|||
| Fun Hot Shots/Skill Competition | Curling Rink - Activity Centre | 5 pm |
303 Bonhomme Street $50 for a team of 4, includes dinner at Blisters Lounge upstairs. To put in a team please contact Lee Chorley at 780-852-4280 or leermr@telus.net. |
| W.I.N.E Affair (Women in Need of Excitement) | De'd Dog Bar | 6 - 9:30 pm |
404 Connaught Drive Ladies night with shopping from the Traveling Tickle Trunk for safe, healthy, and high quality adult toys, as well as drink specials, DJ, and dancing after 9 pm. This is a dress up event. Cover by donation will be donated to HIV West Yellowhead. |
January 18th - 24th
|
Event |
Location | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday, Jan 18th |
|||
|
Mountain Park Lodge's Chili Cookoff |
Jasper Activity Centre | 6 pm - 12 am |
303 Bonhomme Street One of the best parties of the festival! Try fantastic local, original chili recipes by competing teams - themed and in costume! This event sells out fast! Cost to enter a team is $75. Contact Alan Wilson at 780-852-2513 to enter your team. $15 entry for the public. |
| Live Band - Covered in Lies | Athabasca Hotel | 8 pm |
510 Patricia Street Live music at the hotel! $5 cover charge. |
Saturday, Jan 19th |
|||
| Terrain Park Party Rail Jam | Marmot Basin | 9 am | $10 per participant. Registration starts at 9 am in the Caribou Lounge. Helmets are mandatory! |
| Robson on the Rocks Winter Ice Bar | Robson House | 5:30 - 11:30 pm |
409 Patricia Street Jasper's first commercial ice bar! This full service bar will be joining up with Dog Days of Summer, who will be making their delicious hot dogs. |
| Hockey for Hope |
Parking Lot Beside Source for Sports |
6 - 9 pm |
406 Patricia Street Shinny hockey tournament to raise funds for sports-related head injuries. BBQ, beverages. music, and more. Silent auction later at the Whistle Stop! |
| ATCO Family Street Party | Patricia Street (from the Old Fire Hall to Tags) | 6 - 9 pm | Downtown Jasper becomes a magical, musical, activity-filled adventure during this signature event. Street performers, live music, Aboriginal drumming, flashlight art, ice bar, Parks...followed by the ATCO Walk of Lights and fantastic fireworks. |
| Live Band - Covered in Lies | Athabasca Hotel | 8 pm |
510 Patricia Street Live music at the hotel! $5 cover charge. |
| ATCO Walk of Lights | Begins at ATCO Sound Stage on Patricia Street | 9 pm |
Bring a light and join the crowd on the walk to Centennial Park to enjoy the fireworks! |
| Fireworks | Centennial Park | 9:30 pm |
800 Miette Avenue Get ready for the 3rd Annual Street Festival Fireworks display! |
Sunday, Jan 20th |
|||
| Scavenger Hunt | Marmot Basin | 9 am - 2:30 pm |
Enjoy a scavenger hunt on the ski hill! A great way to spend time with the family, lots of great prizes! |
| Polar Bear Dip | Patricia Lake | 1 pm | Raising funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association, dippers can win prizes for most sponsorship money raised, and for best costumes! We will be cutting a hole in the ice and participants will jump into the icy waters, and probably jump out quickly to warm up in the tent! Great event for participants and spectators! Contact Melody at rundiego@gmail.com for more details. |
| 3rd Annual Moonlight Charity Skate | The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | 6 - 8 pm | Join us under the sparkling sky at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for the 3rd Annual Moonlight Charity Skate. Purchase a paper luminary to light the ice loop around Lake Mildred and experience the magic of skating in the moonlight. Luminaries are available at Lake Mildred from 6 - 8 pm for $5 with all proceeds going to the Jasper Food Bank. |
Monday, Jan 21st |
|||
| Coming Soon | |||
Tuesday, Jan 22nd |
|||
| Seniors Tea at the Top | Marmot Basin | 12:30 pm | Enjoy tea and cookies at the top of the mountain! 12:30 pm pickup at Pinegrove Manor (720 Geike Street). |
Wednesday, Jan 23rd |
|||
| Mill St. Brewery Beer & Cheese Pairing | Liquor Lodge | 7 pm |
405 Patricia Street Mill Street representative Alix Haluschak and Jason Munn, Chef from Mountain Park Lodges, will be on hand to sample a range of beers paired perfectly with gourmet cheeses. Door prizes and exclusive discounts on Mill Street Beer will be available. Join us for an educational, yet informal evening. Tickets are $10, and available at The Liquor Lodge. |
Thursday, Jan 24th |
|||
| Brewery Tours | Jasper Brewing Company | 12 - 9 pm |
624 Connaught Drive Drink Specials, and brewery tours by Brewmaster Father Dave, every hour on the hour. |
|
A Night at the Museum |
Jasper-Yellowhead |
7 pm |
400 Bonhomme Street Jasper Liquor Store & Wine Cellar and the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives present the 16th Annual Blind Wine Tasting Tickets are $35 each and include an annual membership to the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society, and are available at the museum or the Jasper Liquor Store & Wine Cellar. |
| Live Band - Bootleg Glory | De'd Dog | 9 pm |
404 Connaught Drive Live music at the De'd Dog! No cover! |
January 25th - 27th
|
Event |
Location | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday, Jan 25th |
|||
| Men's Curling Bonspiel | Curling Rink - Activity Centre | 5 pm |
303 Bonhomme Street Contact Doug Albert at 780-852-3654 to put in a team at least one week prior to the Bonspiel. Spectators most welcome, Blisters Lounge will be open! |
| Robbie Burn's Night | Jasper Legion | 6:30 pm |
401 Geikie Street 3-course meal, 1 free scotch, and traditional Robbie Burns entertainment all for $25.00. Tickets available in advance at The Other Paw or at the door of the Legion. Get your tickets in advance - this fundraising event sells out every year. Robbie Burn's Night is a fundraiser for the Jasper Legion.
|
| Indoor Snowball Fight | De'd Dog Bar | 7 pm |
404 Connaught Drive Participate in this Indoor Rocky Mountain Snow Battle party! Music, drinks, and a good time! |
| Wine in Winter | Chateau Jasper | 7 - 10 pm |
96 Geikie Street Jasper's mini food and wine festival. $25 allows you to sample a vast array of wines and hors d'oeuvres from around the world. Tickets are available for advance purchase at the Chateau Jasper front desk. This is an adult only event. |
| Live Band - Tupelo Honey | Athabasca Hotel | 8 pm |
510 Patricia Street Live music at the hotel! $5 cover charge. |
Saturday, Jan 26th |
|||
| Men's Bonspiel | Curling Rink - Activity Centre | 9 am |
303 Bonhomme Street Spectators most welcome, Blisters Lounge will be open! |
| Avalanche Awareness Days | Marmot Basin |
10 am - 4:30 pm |
Fascinating Avalanche Awareness talk, complete with search dog, and explosive demos at Marmot Basin. |
| Tracks in the Snow | Marmot Basin Lower Chalet | 11 am - 1 pm | Play some wildlife tracking games, or test your skill at identifying wildlife tracks. We’ll have an assortment of horns, antlers, skins, and skulls to get your hands on, and the latest info about wildlife research. |
| Winter Pentathlon | Starts at the Aquatic Centre Parking Lot | 11 am |
305 Bonhomme Street Bike / cross-country ski / snowshoe / skate / run! This is a non-competitive family event. Visit the Jasper Winter Pentathlon Facebook page for more details.
|
| Avalanche Awareness Days Après Party | Marmot Basin | 3:30 pm | Continue the fun at the Caribou Lounge. |
| Hops & Scotch |
Sawridge Inn |
6 - 9:30 pm |
76 Connaught Drive Partake in a tasting of the world’s finest artisan beers, spirits, and wines. Product representatives will be on site to provide expert information on the many unique products highlighted during this special event. Sample tastings from over 25 different vendors, which will be matched by exquisite hors d’oeuvres. Adults only, first come first serve. Tickets are now sold out! |
| Astronomy Night |
Visitor Information Centre |
7 pm |
500 Connaught Drive Explore the night in the world’s largest dark sky preserve. Programs will vary throughout the winter: join us for an easy walk through the solar system, some telescope viewing, or explore the mysteries of the night. You'll be star struck. Dress warm! |
| Live Band - Tupelo Honey | Athabasca Hotel | 8 pm |
510 Patricia Street Live music at the hotel! $5 cover charge. |
| Hops & Scotch After Party | Jasper Brewing Company | 9 pm |
624 Connaught Drive Continue the party at Jasper Brewing Co. with music and great beer! |
Sunday, Jan 27th |
|||
| Men's Curling Bonspiel | Curling Rink - Activity Centre | 9 am |
303 Bonhomme Street Spectators most welcome, Blisters Lounge will be open! |
