It was a huge relief to step out of the freezing cold and into the warm, welcoming hearth of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. So far, it was a stressful day. In addition to rushing, my car hadn’t started in the -40°C weather. I’d fallen on the ice a few times. Nothing new for me,... View Article
It was my first time in Jasper, and I was taking in the small-town homey feel of this mountain getaway. It started with an early morning. Then, it was a long drive. So now, it was time for a bite to refresh, recharge and get going with the rest of the afternoon. But where to... View Article
It’s a Canadian classic, Smitty’s, with their varied selection and famous all-day breakfast. First thing on a cold – FREEZING cold – February morning, the smiling faces of the Smitty’s staff warm you up just as much as their delicious food. Their classic coffee never finds the bottom of your mug. They also serve a... View Article
Recently, my colleagues and I found ourselves in Jasper for a business trip. Though our visit was work-related, we made some time for ourselves; a guy’s gotta eat, right? During an early evening visit to The Whisky Jack Grill, we noticed a sign promoting $4 happy hour pints until 6:30 pm. “What’s on tap?” I... View Article
One of the most iconic spots in the town of Banff is easily the Fairmont Banff Springs. Originally built in 1888, it’s also one of the most historic. Its halls are rumoured to be haunted, and (living) guests include royalty and celebrities – Marilyn Monroe stayed here while she shot River of No Return. Even a casual... View Article
When you’re on the road often, like our sales team, eating out can become monotonous. But we believe that a meal shouldn’t be a mere pit stop to refuel – a meal should share the flavours of a place and satisfy as many senses as possible. So when he was on the road for work,... View Article
