Jasper:
Jasper is a tiny town with a disproportionately large number of
hotels. Every second building seems to host accommodations of some
type, and you should have no problem finding a room to suit your
taste and budget. However, keep in mind that the town is often
booked solid during summer long weekends and the winter holiday
season. Advance reservations are a necessity. Because Jasper is a
seasonal town, room availability and rates fluctuate. Prices often
double during Christmas vacation. During the winter ski season
hotels are packed with rowdy skiers and snowboarders who come to
enjoy the deep powder of
Marmot Basin during
the day and the wild nightlife of downtown after dark. If you are
planning on a quiet family or romantic getaway, it is best to avoid
the university spring break season (February 6-22), as well as the
first two weekends in January. During these times, the town takes
on a festive atmosphere, and the drunken carolling of vacationing
university students can last through the night.