Marmot Basin ski resort is open! Here’s what to know about the 2020/21 season.
On November 12, one of Canada’s best ski resorts will start welcoming skiers and snowboarders back to Jasper. All the things that people love about Marmot Basin – the lack of lift lines, the crowd-free slopes, the affordability – will remain for the 2020/21 season, but there will be a few COVID-19 compliant changes on the mountain to help keep guests and staff safe.
How to talk like a local: a guide to Jasper slang
The tight-knit community of Jasperites is part of why this corner of the Rockies is so special. Locals are generally helpful and nice and easy to talk to, but like many small towns, a unique lingo has developed over the years. For visitors, some terms can be a bit of a mystery.
How long should you stay in Jasper
Short answer? As long as possible. There are people who have lived here for years and yet still have barely scratched the surface of all there is to do in this mountain wonderland. But if your travels are limited, as they often unfortunately are, by time, money or any of the many other factors that influence our decisions in life, then this guide can help.
Dark Sky Preserves 101
Jasper National Park was designated a dark sky preserve in 2011 by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Here's why Dark Sky Preserves are important and where you can gaze at the stars in Jasper National Park.
