200 Connaught Drive
P.O. Box 1200
Jasper, Alberta, Canada T0E 1E0
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Located in the heart of the townsite, The Crimson is just steps from trails, shops and the natural beauty of Jasper National Park. With vibrant style, cozy comfort and seasonal dining on-site at Terra, it’s the perfect basecamp for year-round adventure in the Canadian Rockies.
We offer free parking at the hotel. Space is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is also additional street parking and a parking lot across the street, offering free during the winter months and paid parking from May 1 to October 31.
Brewster Express operates from May to October, offering a comfortable ride with stunning mountain views along the way. Travel from Calgary, Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise, with convenient pick-ups and drop-offs at the Calgary International Airport and downtown Calgary.
Visiting in winter? The SunDog Mountain Connector runs from Calgary and Edmonton, with additional pick-ups in Banff and Lake Louise.
By Car: We recommend using Google Maps, Apple Maps or other reliable mapping tools for up-to-date directions, real-time traffic information and the most efficient routes. The drive to Jasper takes around four hours from Edmonton and just under five hours from Calgary.
If you're arriving via the scenic Icefields Parkway, expect limited cell service — download your maps and directions in advance to stay on track.
By Bus/Shuttle: From Edmonton, you can catch the daily service from SunDog Tours and Transportation year-round.
Brewster Express offers service between Calgary and Jasper from May through October. Additional pick-ups are available in Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.
By Plane: Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the closest major airport to Jasper. After landing, you can rent a car from one of the major retailers on-site or ride with a shuttle company, such as SunDog Tours and Transportation, from the airport.
You may also choose to land at Calgary International Airport (YYC). From here, you can rent a car for the five-hour drive to Jasper through the Canadian Rockies, or ride with Brewster Express during the summer months and soak in the stunning views.
By Train: Guests looking to experience the Canadian Rockies by rail can book a train journey with Rocky Mountaineer — a luxury travel experience offered April to October.
From June 20 through September 2, 2025, no park pass is required to enter Banff, Jasper or any other national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area operated by Parks Canada.
From September 3, 2025, onwards, Parks Canada requires all adult visitors (18 years old and older) to buy a permit for the duration of their stay in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. This includes iconic locations such as Lake Louise in Banff and the Columbia Icefield in Jasper.
Passes are available as Day Passes or Discovery Passes, both of which can be purchased online or in-person at a visitor centre.
Weather in the Canadian Rockies can vary greatly from day-to-day, and even hour-to-hour. We recommend packing for the season you're visiting in, with comfortable clothes that can be layered to accommodate shifts in weather.
Summer: Average daytime temperatures in the summer are around 22°C (72°F) in both Banff and Jasper.
Fall: The average daytime temperatures in fall are around 10°C (50°F) in Banff and Jasper.
Winter: Conditions vary greatly in the winter, though average lows sit around -15°C (5°F) in both Banff and Jasper.
Spring: Average daytime temperatures in spring are around 10°C (50°F) in Banff and Jasper.
Please note that conditions are always changing in the mountains. We recommend checking live webcams at attractions before visiting. Forecasts for Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise and the Saskatchewan River Crossing (near the Columbia Icefield) are also available on the Environment Canada website.
