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Jasper National Park & Beyond Discover Jasper & Maligne Lake Cruise Departures Daily 05Jun-27Sep Duration 6 hours This introduction to Jasper begins with a short tour of the town before heading to Maligne Canyon, where you can walk beside the narrow limestone gorge and view the magical waterfalls. Next, head to the Medicine Lake viewpoint, for amazing views of the Colin and Queen Elizabeth Ranges. A one and a half hour cruise on Maligne Lake gives you the opportunity to view the magnificent shoreline with dense forests and glacial peaks that rise from the water's edge. Be sure to take some pictures of Spirit Island, one of the most photographed islands in the Rockies. On your return journey to Jasper, watch out for the local wildlife, including bears, deer, moose, wolves, coyotes and even eagles which are regularly spotted in the vicinity. Price from £49 per adult, £24 per child (6-15yrs). Lobstick Lodge, Jasper 3H Whitewater Rafting from Jasper Departures Daily 15May-10Oct Duration 2.5 hours This is an ideal introduction to whitewater rafting. Travelling 9 kms, you'll encounter many class II rapids. Wet suits and life jackets are provided. Price from £29 per adult, £15 per child (6-12yrs). Children under 6 years are not accepted. Resembling a European-style alpine lodge, the Lobstick has a backdrop of enchanting pine trees and mountains. Just a ten-minute walk from the downtown attractions of Jasper, this is a welcoming place to stay during your time in the area. If the walk into town seems too much after a day's sightseeing, relax and admire the views over a fireside drink in the Skyline Lounge, and tuck into some local specialities at the family-style Country Inn restaurant. Facilities restaurant * lounge * indoor pool * 3 outdoor hot tubs * 2 indoor hot tubs * sauna * steam room * coffee shop Rooms 139 rooms * cable TV * tea & coffee * fridge Additional Info. Free shuttle service to/from Jasper Train Station (for VIA Rail). Helmcken Falls Lodge, Clearwater (Wells Gray Provincial Park) 3H Clearwater, and the surrounding area of Wells Gray Provincial Park, makes for a perfect link between the Rockies and the west coast of British Columbia. Just three hours' drive from Jasper, the lodge is located near the park entrance and you are perfectly positioned to explore and get back to nature. Originally built as a hunting lodge in 1948, it has gradually been expanded to include a variety of log chalets and timber-frame buildings. There's an extensive range of outdoor activities available locally, including rafting and horse riding, plus the star attraction of Wells Gray to admire, the 150m high Helmcken Falls. Facilities restaurant * lounge * summer & winter activity programmes * naturalist guide Rooms 21 rustic rooms * tea & coffee Prices per person per night, room only, in £'s from Standard Twin Single Deluxe 01Jan09-30Apr09 01May09-31May09 01Jun09-30Sep09 01Oct09-31Oct09 30 40 69 40 59 79 137 79 01Jan09-30Apr09 01May09-31May09 01Jun09-30Sep09 01Oct09-31Oct09 Twin Single 31 62 43 86 73 146 43 86 Prices per person per night, room only, in £'s from Standard Twin Single 01May09-31May09 01Jun09-30Jun09 01Jul09-15Sep09 16Sep09-30Sep09 38 47 52 47 76 93 104 93 01Oct09-15Oct09 Twin Single 38 76 Favourite The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 4+H Delta Hotel, Sun Peaks 4H A luxury, alpine-style village resort of cedar chalets and authentic log cabins, set in wooded surrounds that are often home to wildlife including elk and deer. Just four miles from Jasper, this historic property has long been the place to stay' in Jasper, having hosted Queen Elizabeth II amongst many other visiting dignitaries visiting the area. It retains much of its original charm, although now more luxurious than the tented village' it once was in the early 1900s. More of an experience than a resort, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is busy but sedate, elegant but rustic and a full-service hotel but also a wilderness retreat! Facilities restaurants * lounge * heated outdoor pool * tennis * health club * sauna * whirlpool * steam room * spa * beauty salon * championship 18-hole golf course * games room * babysitting (payable locally) * outdoor activities in summer * free parking Rooms 446 rooms * TV * fan * tea & coffee * mini-fridge * 24hr room service Offers Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 in Fairmont and Deluxe Rooms, valid 01Jan09-30Apr09. Free room upgrade to next available category when staying 3 nights or more, valid in Fairmont and Deluxe Rooms only from 01May09-31Oct09. With spectacular views on all sides, the European-style village of Sun Peaks, located in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia is just 45 minutes from Kamloops and four-five hours' drive from Banff, making an ideal place to break the journey between the Rockies and Vancouver. The Delta sits at the base of one of Sun Peaks' three mountains and offers a variety of activities and facilities to keep you entertained for a few days or longer. Facilities restaurant * bar * wine shop * spa * health club * 3 outdoor hot tubs * ski valet Rooms 261 well-appointed guestrooms * cable TV * radio * coffee maker * mini-fridge * Internet Additional Info. From Dec 2008, a shuttle service will operate between Kamloops VIA Rail Station and Sun Peaks for all passengers on the Canadian Train service (see page 14). Prices per person per night, room only, in £'s from Fairmont Room Twin Single 04Jan09-31Jan09 01Feb09-31Mar09 01Apr09-30Apr09 01May09-22May09 60 66 60 94 116 129 116 179 23May09-30Jun09 01Jul09-12Sep09 13Sep09-02Oct09 03Oct09-31Oct09 Twin 155 160 155 85 Single 302 311 302 162 Deluxe 04Jan09-31Jan09 01Feb09-31Mar09 01Apr09-30Apr09 01May09-22May09 Twin 75 82 75 114 Single 148 160 148 219 23May09-30Jun09 01Jul09-12Sep09 13Sep09-02Oct09 03Oct09-31Oct09 Twin 175 180 175 105 Single 341 351 341 202 Prices per person per night, room only, in £'s from Delta Room Twin Single 01Jan09-03Jan09 04Jan09-06Feb09 07Feb09-23Mar09 24Mar09-30Apr09 RQ = on request. 63 40 49 32 126 80 98 64 01May09-30Jun09 01Jul09-30Sep09 01Oct09-31Oct09 01Nov09-31Dec09 Twin Single 33 66 38 75 33 66 RQ RQ Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions. 55