JASPER WINTER TOURING / Alberta
Marmot Basin
Marmot Basin is the only ski area in Jasper National Park, which is an integral part of
the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. Virtually every location on the
mountain is an inspirational viewpoint of breathtaking scenery. Marmot Basin offers
696 hectares (1,720 acres) of diverse, skiable terrain on five mountain faces for all
ability levels from mid-November to early May.
Nature delivers over 400 centimetres of dry, Rocky Mountain powder snow annually
to Marmot Basin, which boasts the highest base elevation of any major ski area in
Canada. Seven modern lifts ensure that skiers and snowboarders spend their day on
the slopes, not in lift lines.
Ski area amenities include three day-lodges with restaurants, ski/snowboard rentals,
Snow School lessons, the Outer Limits retail shop and Little Rascals Nursery. The ski
area is located 20 km south of the authentic, mountain town of Jasper. Winter visitors
regularly see elk (wapiti), bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, and more rarely, wolves, lynx,
moose or possibly woodland caribou.
A beautiful winter destination to create wonderful memories and enjoy the famous
slopes of the Canadian Rockies.
From $80
Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour
Winter Experience
Maligne Canyon Icewalk - Winter
Join SunDog Tours on this daily Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour. The knowledgeable
guides are trained to seek out all of the park’s most iconic creatures. Big and small,
there are lots of animals to see in Jasper. Elk, deer, sheep, goats, coyotes, wolves
and moose are just a sample of Jasper’s wild mountain fauna. Learn all about the
ways these animals contribute to the rich diversity of the national park and how they
survive the mountain winters. As you travel through the Athabasca Valley, you will see
some of the park’s most beautiful scenery, so have your camera ready to capture some
amazing photos of the highlights of your visit. One of Jasper’s most popular and impressive winter adventures, your Sundog tour
guide will take you to the bottom of the Maligne Canyon - the deepest accessible
canyon in Jasper National Park. You will explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves and
incredible ice formations while learning about Jasper’s Maligne Valley, Karst
topography and the mystery of the “disappearing” Medicine Lake. The Icewalk Tour
covers approximately 3.5 kilometres (2.1 miles) and is mostly downhill. Participants
are required to dress appropriately for the weather. Transportation is included, and
pick-ups are available from all Jasper accommodations.
From $69 From $69
Winter Experience
Winter Experience
Maligne Canyon, Alberta
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