Moving to Jasper

February 7th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Hi there!

My boyfriend and I are moving to Jasper from Ontario to work at the Jasper Park Lodge. I just wanted to get some opinions as I have never been west of Ontario. I've had mixed reviews thus far. Some people say I should go for the more commercialized Banff or Lake Louise and others say the sleepy little town of Jasper is just heavenly. Locals and visitors alike - any thoughts?

thanks,

Laura

February 7th, 2008, 02:02 PM

we have been to both...personally I would perfer to live in Jasper over Banff.. Banff is very touristy... I found Jasper has a more small town home feeling.... but both are beautiful areas

February 7th, 2008, 03:33 PM

I love Jasper. I've been a number of times. While Banff will overwhelm you, Jasper will absolutely humble you in the face of majestic nature like you have not seen. I hope you golf as it has a beautiful course there at the lodge. I've played it a few times when I was a youngster and each hole is set up for a picturesque view.

As mentioned it's much more like a small town and I would definately go for living there over Banff. It's not a long drive to get down to Banff and Edmonton is really not at all far away should you feel the need to get urban again for a while.

Best of luck and enjoy the mountians.

February 7th, 2008, 11:13 PM

I thought there was a fire at the lodge? Have they reopened