Jasper National Park Travel Forum

I'm due to stay at the JPL for 3 nights from Dec 27th-29th of this year.

Out of interest - what are the prices at the restaurants/snack bars etc like? I don't have a clue what to expect & I'm trying to work out how much money I'm likely to need.

Many thanks

Sam

HI
I am from Jasper (was born and raised there)
Prepare for high, over blown prices at JPL. Great place to stay, the cabins, the trails around the lake - absolutely awsome. Get into town to buy all you need. Buy your booze in town. Drinks are a stupid price at the JPL bar. If you have a rental car, it is a 10-15 minute drive into town. Good restaurants there. If no car there is a town service shuttle (5.00 each way per person)
My buddy Archie runs Fiddel River, a mostly fish and seafood restaurant with a cool non smoking bar in the basement, the Downstream.
This is on the main street, just across the street and west of the train station.
Others in town:
Something Else (greek)
Papa Georges (casual to fine)
Jasper Pizza Place ( killer pizza and other burger snacks, etc.)
De'd Dog Lounge, Astoria Hotel (good drinks and interesting locals sippin' a few back)
La Fiesta (beside post office) Spanish/Mexican
Nick's Prime rib Village - Tonquin Motel East end of town - this is the end of town you enter Jasper coming in from the lodge.
Beer and Wine stores to trip over throughout town - usually not open very late so buy in the daytime.
It will be great at the lodge at Xmas
They usually have a skating rink right in front of the main lodge.
Hope you have fun.
John

Hi John

Thanks for your detailed reply! I was expecting hefty prices at the JPL - obviously it'll be nice to eat there some evenings but others & during the day, it'd be good to go into Jasper.

Can't wait to visit now....hope it goes quickly!

Sam x

Hi,

They are right! JPL is fabulous but way overpriced. There are some fantastic independant digs in town. Soon I will have some great pics of Jasper on my home page, including JPL. Just to give you an idea we will spend about $400.00 when in Jasper and we don't pay for accomodations as we stay with friends.

Enjoy

Sammy and Kris

Thanks for this. I look forward to seeing your pics! We'll only be there for 3 nights but I still like looking at what's available.

My sorries, I should of clairified, we only ever go up there for the weekends but it can be cash well spent, I am hoping to have our pics DL soon!!!
I have a question for you... We have a lay over in London on Dec 1st, any suggestions?

Hey there! I'm sorry but I'm not very familiar with London - I'm about 4 hours away! Would you have enough time to see a show? The theatres in London are fab. If not, where will you be staying - or haven't you decided yet?