In a nutshell
High in the Eastern Rocky Mountains, amid stunning scenery, and only 20 min from the town of Jasper, Marmot Basin provides over 1,675 acres of terrain supported by world-class facilities.
One of the least crowded ski areas of its size in North America, it has plenty of room for everyone, from beginners to experts, to enjoy some alpine fun and games. You'll find steep, high alpine bowls and chutes, all groomed to perfection. Intermediates who are starting to get rather good will have a particularly great time here, as there are lots of excellent black runs.
There are plenty of long, gentle novice runs too. On top of all this, the skiing here is great value. There's a great ski school too, with special snowboarding clinics.
Après-ski
Jasper has lots of restaurants and bars, all geared up to look after snow sports fans. Try the Whistle Stop pub, which has the largest selection of beers in town, and make the most of the 3-hour happy hour in O'Shea's pub.
Getting around
There's a regular FREE shuttle bus to ferry you from your hotel to the Marmot Basin when you purchase your lift passes through Virgin Holidays.
Getting there
Flights: Direct with Air Canada from Heathrow to Calgary, flight time 9 hours 10 min or Edmonton, flight time 9 hours.
Driving Time: 5 hour 30-min drive from Calgary or 4 hours from Edmonton, through spectacular scenery.
Transfers: Can be arranged from Calgary for £120 per adult return and £75 per child return (12 years and under), £99 per adult return and £66 per child return from Edmonton - return transfer from Jasper back to Edmonton makes a scheduled 3-hour stop at West Edmonton Mall. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic shopping and entertainment available at the world's largest entertainment and shopping centre, it's so big it's even got its own indoor water park!
Star attractions
- Least Crowded Ski Area in North America
- World-Class Facilities
- Variable Terrain
- Friendly Atmosphere
- Lively Après-Ski
Handy stuff
For all your Ski Extras please refer to the Excursions Page
Additional info
Western Canada Luxury Flydrive
Virgin's West Coast flydrive will allow you to ski the highlights of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, luxuriate in some world-famous hotels and enjoy some stunning views along the way!