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OVER $350
M The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (780/852-3301 or 800/257-7544,
www.fairmont.com , from $385 s or d) lies along the shore of Lac Beauvert across the
Athabasca River from downtown. This is the park's original resort and its most famous. It's
a sprawling property, with plenty of activities. The best known of these is the golf course,
but guests also enjoy walking trails, horseback riding, canoeing, tennis, and swimming in
an outdoor heated pool that remains open year-round. The main lodge features stone floors,
carved wooden pillars, and a high ceiling. This building contains multiple restaurants and
lounges, an activity booking desk, a fitness room, a games room, and Jasper's only covered
shopping arcade. The 441 rooms vary in configuration and are linked by paths and green-
space. All have coffeemakers, TVs, telephones, and Internet access. The least expensive
Fairmont Rooms are smallish, hold two twin beds, and offer limited views. Also away
from the lake are larger Deluxe Rooms; each has a patio or balcony. Junior Suites have a
distinct country charm, and each has either a sitting room and balcony or patio with lake
views. Moving up to the more expensive options, Lakeview Suites overlook Lac Beauvert
and are backed by the 18th fairway of the golf course. Each features a patio or balcony, a
fireplace, and two TVs.
The various historic cabins provide The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge's premier accom-
modations. Starting from $1,100 per night, they are priced beyond the reach of most travel-
ers but are mentioned here simply because they are among the most exclusive guest rooms
in all of Canada. They have hosted true royalty (Queen Elizabeth) and movie royalty (Mar-
ilyn Monroe, during the filming of River of No Return ). The smallest is the secluded and
cozy Athabasca Cottage, while my favorite is the historically charming Point Cabin. Built
in 1928, this cabin features five en suite bedrooms, a kitchen with outdoor barbecue, lake
views, and a massive living area anchored by a stone fireplace.
Most guests don't pay the summer rack rates quoted here. The cost of lodging is usually
included in one of the plethora of packages offered. Outside of summer, The Fairmont
Jasper Park Lodge becomes a bargain, with rooms with lake views (remember, it'll be
frozen in winter) for less than $200.
East of Town
Two accommodations east of the town of Jasper but still within the park boundary are open
in summer only.
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