January 13- 29, 2006
What's Happening
Friday January 13th
Snow Sculpture Creations
3:00, Parks Canada Information Centre Lawn, Free
Come and watch as Jasper locals create an absolute winter
wonderland of Snow Sculptures. Sculptures will be judged Saturday
afternoon during the Scavenger Hunt!
Family Kick-Off Party
6:00, High School Gym, Free
What would the opening of this great Winter Festival be without
the fun of a Carnival? This family event will have carnival games,
hot dogs, cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals and live
entertainment with Exit 303!
Festival Kick -Off (Adults Only)
8:00, Whistle Stop Pub, Free entry
This Adults only party will be an exciting one! There will be a
selection of yummy appetizers, plenty to drink and great entertainment!
A favourite among the locals, this is a party not to be missed!
Saturday January 14th
Avalanche Safety Day and Demos
10:00 - 1:00 Info Booth at the Upper Chalet
11:00 - 12:00 Demos, Top of the Paradise Triple Chair at Marmot Basin
Marmot Basin and Parks Canada avalanche specialists will be on hand
with an information booth at the upper chalet to answer all your
burning questions about avalanches and keeping safe in avalanche
terrain. Get up close and personal with all sorts of avalanche
gear and rescue equipment. Don't miss the explosives and a dog
search demonstration at the top of the Paradise chair!
Super Demo Days
All Day, Marmot Basin, Free
Try out a new type of skis and see what a difference it can make!
Family Fun Race
11:00-2:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Challenge members of your family or your friends and go head to
head through the gates. This easy course is suitable for all ages
and abilities.
The Amazing Chase Media Race
1:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Marmot Basin's own version of the "Amazing Race."
Join in the fun and watch as your favourite television and
on-air radio personalities compete to be the fastest team
on the hill. Combining brains, brawn, and a little bit of
luck our very own media stars will have to complete a choice
of tasks, think creatively, and race to cross the finish line
in the shortest amount of time.
Jasper Booster Scavenger Hunt,
3:00, Parks Canada Information Centre, Free
This one's for the kids! Grab your list and map and see if you
can find all the hidden treasures of Jasper.
Party in the Park and Snow Sculpture awards- Family Kick-off
Party continues
3:00pm, Information Centre Lawn, Free
The family fun continues amongst the snow sculptures. Join the
carnival atmosphere with games, hot dogs, cotton candy,
face painting, and balloon animals. Snow sculpture contest
awards at 5:00.
Yuk Yuk's Comedy
8:00, Atha-B Night Club, Fee TBA
Get ready to laugh your socks off! Yuk-Yuk's comedy show is
set to entertain the masses at the Atha-B, and after the
show stay for the best entertainment in Jasper with the
band Exit 303!
Jasper in January!
Sunday January 15th
Family Fun Race
11:00-2:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Challenge members of your family or your friends and go head
to head through the gates. This easy dual slalom course is
suitable for all ages and abilities.
Super Demo Days Continues…
All Day, Marmot Basin, Free
Try out a new type of skis and see what a difference it can make!
Avalanche Pub Night - Stayin' Alive
7:00 to 10:00, Athabasca Hotel, Free
Come out for a great night of all things avalanche with Parks
Canada and Marmot Basin avalanche experts - tonnes of info,
demonstrations, prizes and videos.
Monday January 16th
Mountain Triathlon
1:00, Marmot Basin, $20
Marmot Basin provides a competitive race that will push everyone
out of their comfort zone and into the unknown. Run as a
GS-style race course, each competitor must run the course 3
times on 3 different sets of equipment. Overall time will
tell who the winner is, but the fun is in the attempt!
Tuesday January 17th
Hospitality Challenge
1:00, Athabasca Hotel, Free for spectators
Come watch (or maybe laugh) as Jasper locals compete in
waiter/waitress games. From a three-legged race, to making
a special drink and eating a plate of unidentified "slop"
you never know what is going to happen at this competition.
Hospitality Challenge Awards Presentations
6:00pm, Athabasca Hotel, Free
Check out who had the most talented team overall for the
Waiter / Waitress Games.
Wednesday January 18th
Spirits of Jasper
8:00, Marmot Lodge, $15
Grab a glass and raise a toast! Let this special selection
of liquors raise your spirits and put you in a festive mood.
Stick around and check out the great menu to compliment the
drinks in hand.
Thursday January 19th
History Mystery Challenge
10:00 - 5:00, Jasper Yellowhead Historical Museum, Fee-admission
to museum.
Can you guess what these things were used for??? Test your
historical knowledge throughout the festival and try to identify
the object and its use. Look for historical displays around town
to give you clues!
A Night in Mexico
6:00, Sawridge Hotel and Conference Centre, $50/person or $80/two
Hot off the press, the Rotary Club of Jasper presents a night
in Mexico. Authentic Mexican cuisine and at the end of the
night a trip to Mexico will be given away. Wash away the winter
blues with this great new event in our exciting Festival.
Friday January 20th
Chili Cook-Off
6:00, Amethyst Lodge, $15
Beef and Beer, it doesn't get much better that this! A local
favourite, come down to this spirited event & taste test for
yourself - see who will come out on top this year with
Jasper's best chili.
Jasper in January!
Saturday January 21st
Family Fun Race
11:00-2:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Challenge members of your family or your friends to a few turns
through the gates. Go head to head on this easy course, which
is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Ducks Unlimited Auction, Wine and Cheese
6:00, Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre, $15
An annual event in the Jasper in January festivities -
moose call competition, auction of great items and much more.
Taste of Canadian Wine and Cheese
7:00, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, $20
Sample the wines of Canada paired tastefully with a variety of
delectable cheeses in a gorgeous venue.
International Food and Music,
7:00, Jasper Inn Alpine Resort, Fee TBA
Sunday January 22nd
Family Fun Race
11:00-2:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Challenge members of your family or your friends to a few turns
through some gates. Go head to head on this easy dual slalom course
that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Salomon Demo Days
All Day, Marmot Basin, Free
Check out the great line of Salomon skis on offer and try something new.
Children's Movie Matinee sponsored by Jasper Inn Alpine Resort
1:30, Chaba Theatre, Free
Dinner and Wine Tasting
7:00, Papa George's Restaurant, $50/person
Enjoy an evening of food perfectly paired with the perfectwine.
Tickets available at the Astoria Hotel.
Monday January 23rd
Fun, Fat & Forty Race
12:00 noon, Marmot Basin, $30
This race is one for the veterans and a local favourite. Anyone
who is fun, fat or forty is welcome to join the fun on skis,
a snowboard or telemarks. Entrance fee includes all the bells
and whistles and tonnes of great prizes are up for grabs.
Fun, Fat & Forty Awards
5:00, De'd dog Pub
Come and see who has earned the bragging rights for another year.
Tuesday January 24th
Seniors Tea at the top
1:30, Marmot Basin, Free (transportation provided)
Get together with friends and enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate
and yummy treats while taking in the incredible view from the
Caribou Lounge.
Mystery of the Night Hike with Friends of Jasper National Park
7:00, Meet at Parks Canada Information Centre, Free
Join Friends of JNP for a guided hike on the trails of Jasper
National Park to unravel the mysteries of the night.
Tuesday January 24th - Continued
Name that Scotch
7:00, Papa George's Restaurant, $20
Tickets available at the Astoria Hotel to take part in this
tasting of " uisge beatha" - the water of life.
Wednesday January 25h
Mountain to Valley Race
1:00, $120/team of 5
Skate, ski and swim triathalon. Call 852-3858 to register
Mountain to Valley Awards
5:00, Amethyst Lodge, Free entry
Find out which team had the winning edge at the Mountain to
Valley triathalon.
Thursday January 26th
Taste of the Town
5:00, Jasper Activity Centre, $4 admission, + $1/each meal ticket
The best food and drink of Jasper is on show under one roof!
Grab your plate at the door and sample as much as you can of
the delectable offerings.
Friday January 27th
Wine in Winter Tasting
7:00, Lobstick Lodge, $15
Warren Miller Movie hosted by Jasper Source for Sports
7:00, Jasper High School, $10
Get pumped for a day on the slopes with mind-blowing footage
of extreme skiing and snowboarding.
Saturday January 28th
Family Fun Race
11:00 - 2:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Challenge members of your family or your friends to a few
turns through some gates. Go head to head on this easy dual
slalom course that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
La Cabane a Sucre
5:00 - 9:00, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge,$5
A classic traditional Québécois event that is sure to satisfy
even the sweetest tooth.
Night Owling, Hosted by Friends of Jasper National Park
7:00, Meet at Jasper National Park Information Centre, Free
Join a Friends of Jasper National Park guide and head out
into the park to explore the mysteries of the night.
Sunday January 29th
Family Fun Race
11:002:00, Marmot Basin, Free
Challenge members of your family or your friends to a few
turns through some gates. Go head to head on this easy dual
slalom course that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Warden Ice Rescue
1:30, Maligne Canyon, Free
Jasper National Park Public Safety wardens perform a mock
rescue in the deep narrow gorge of Maligne Canyon- learn
what it takes to rappel and respond to a life threatening
situation.
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