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
SnowDome Coffee bar drew me into their space with a well-placed sign. “I wouldn’t do anything for a Klondike bar but I would do some sketchy stuff for some coffee”. Replace the word “coffee” with “tea” and then this sign speaks to me on a whole other level. I’m in. The downstairs coffee shop is... View Article
Firstly, it was our final night in Jasper. We looked at the weather before deciding where to eat; -45 degrees. Again. Moreover, it was the temperature of our week. So we picked something nearby. We wanted to stay indoors! Cassio’s Italian Restaurant is also attached to the Whistler’s Inn. We stayed here for our trip.... View Article
When travelling, it can be hard to find a healthy breakfast while indulging in all of the delicious restaurant options of a new town. Therefore, after spending a few days in Jasper, I wanted something that scored on the healthy side of things but still had the rich flavours of dining out. Sunhouse Café was... View Article
Firstly, it was a long drive from Canmore to Jasper. Then, it it was a full afternoon of meetings. Last thing I knew, I was starving. Enamoured with Jasper’s small town feel and hospitality, I wanted a place that represented that same local spirit. De’d Dog was recommended, and the catchy name had me seeking... 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
Don’t you just love those meals that leave you dreaming about them long after you’ve left? Welcome to Papa George’s, where the memories of the food stay with you long after your time in Jasper! It’s been a couple of months since eating at Papa George’s, and we still can’t get that meal out of... 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
Folding Mountain: There’s a New Beer in Town Visitors as well as locals are flocking to the newest brewery near Jasper National Park. Located a stone’s throw east of the park gates on Highway 16. Also ten minutes from Hinton. Folding Mountain Brewing opened on July 10. Since then, it has taken the area by... View Article
There is something to be said about a nickname. It’s a sign of real endearment from family and old friends. Having one given to me at my favourite watering hole in Jasper really speaks volumes. “What’ll it be, Johnny?” rings happily in my ears a couple times a week when I attend various functions at the... View Article