Art Galleries Art galleries abound in the Jasper area, including Our Native Land, Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Timberwolf and Maligne Canyon Gallery.
Chaba Theatre Rainy days were made for movies, and the Chaba brings in the classics and new releases, too. 604 Connaught Drive (across from the Railroad Station), (780)852-4749.
Coin Clean Laundry Get clean and reconnect with friends and family. Laundry, showers, Internet, Wi-Fi and the SnowDome Coffee Bar allow travellers to unwind and recharge, all in one location.
Columbia Icefield Centre Even if hiking a glacier isn’t on the agenda, the centre offers an alternative way to explore the Columbia Icefield in a warm, dry location. www.columbiaicefield.com
Dine In Jasper Avoid the rain and indulge in an epicurean delight! For a small mountain town, Jasper offers a surprising variety and number of restaurants for the hungry visitor. See our Dining section starting on page 60.
Jasper Activity Centre Curling, ice skating, a climbing wall, a fitness centre with a weight room, aerobics, squash and racquet ball: the activity centre is a great indoor alternative to Jasper’s natural assets. 303 Pyramid Avenue, (780)852-3381.
Jasper Yellowhead Museum The history of the Jasper-Yellowhead Corridor is archived here, including the fur trade, the railways and the history of the town. 400 Pyramid Lake Road, (780) 852-3013. www.jaspermuseum.org
Maligne Lake Scenic Cruise Take a 90-minute cruise to Sprit Island in a glass-enclosed, heated boat—ideal for sunny and rainy days alike! Maligne Lake Tours, www.malignelake.com.
Spa Therapy A great rainy-day escape. Try the Rocky Mountain Rejuvenation at Mountain Wellness Day Spa.
Wander The Shops There are many fabulous finds on Jasper’s long ‘main street’, Connaught Drive, and on Patricia Street, the town’s boutique area!
