Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper, Canada
Old Lodge Road, Jasper, Canada, T0E 1E0
Original Property Opened in 1922
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge began as a “Tent City,” associated with the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Situated in Alberta’s magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the hotel opened in June 1922 with eight log cabins and the main building being billed as the largest single-story log structure in the world. Six films were shot on site from 1930-1946 with distinguished Hollywood stars, including Bing Crosby, Jimmy Stewart, and Marilyn Monroe. Crosby enjoyed the lodge’s golf course so much that he went on to win a tournament and had a cabin named after him. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has also hosted royalty, including both King George VI in 1939 and Queen Elizabeth II in 2005. Locally, there are a bevy of activities that will suit any guest. Whether guests seek winter or summer adventure, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Visit Whistler’s Mountain for stunning views of British Columbia, take a dip in the hottest natural pools in Canada at Miette Hot Springs, go whitewater rafting, view the Northern Lights, go horseback riding in the early morning, or visit Mount Edith Cavell for mountain biking and hiking. Visit downtown Jasper for restaurants, shopping, and museum tours. Take a romantic train ride on the Rocky Mountaineer over two days through 600 miles of breathtaking scenery. There is never a dull moment in Jasper National Park.
Discover
- Discover the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s amazing cultural heritage. Several movies have been filmed on the grounds of this tranquil wilderness retreat, including The Country Beyond, Under Suspicion, and The Emperor Waltz.
- Admire the grand accommodations of this magnificent historic hotel. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has hosted many famous luminaries, including Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Stewart, and Bing Crosby. Even members of the British Royal Family, such as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, have spent considerable time here.
- Play a round on the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s historic, world-famous golf course. Designed in the 1920s by the renowned landscape architect Stanley Thompson, this amazing golf course meanders past the glacial lakes and verdant forests of the UNESCO-recognized Jasper National Park.
Explore
- Explore the picturesque Columbia Icefield. This stunning natural wonder is the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains. Many visitors flock to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to take a tour to the famous Athabasca Glacier that resides within it.
- Visit Maligne Canyon nearby. Measuring more than 50 meters deep, this natural wonder is a gorgeous limestone cave system that is replete with picturesque waterfalls and underground streams.
- Travel to Medicine Lake. One of Jasper National Park’s most defining features, Medicine Lake is celebrated for its majestic turquoise waters. Its large population of trout makes it an ideal place for fly fishing.
Experience
- Experience the Miette Hot Springs. With soothing geothermal waters that measure 120-degrees in temperature, the Miette Hot Springs are the warmest natural springs in all of Canada. This amazing destination is also a great spot to gaze upon many beautiful geological formations.
- Tour the Jasper Museum in downtown Jasper. This quaint, yet interesting, local museum thoroughly chronicles the storied history of Jasper and the surrounding area with a fascinating collection of artifacts, photographs, and displays.
- Take a ride onboard the Jasper SkyTram. This scenic tramway ascends to a viewing platform on Whistler’s Peak that is 2,277 meters above sea level. Visitors adore the breathtaking views of Jasper National Park from the platform.
Taste
- Taste some internationally renowned Alberta beef. Alberta beef is celebrated the world over for its rich taste and consistent quality. No trip to Western Canada is ever complete without feasting upon this culinary delicacy.
- Enjoy an iconic cocktail called a Caesar. This delightful concoction is similar to a Bloody Mary, except that it includes a mixture of tomato juice and clam broth into its mixture. Taste a Caesar at such renowned dining establishments like The Emerald Lounge inside the hotel.
- Savor an appetizing meal at the hotel’s very own Moose’s Nook Chophouse. This outstanding dining establishment serves a variety of dishes made with wild game and local seafood. Few places are better in Jasper to relish Western Canada’s rich culinary heritage.
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