Travel directions and options to get to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge are outlined here (click on the “Location & Contact” tab).
Transportation
This year the RCA will offer shuttle bus options from Calgary and Edmonton to Jasper. These will be offered based on demand and scheduling. When you submit your conference registration, please indicate your preference and we will confirm the RCA buses based on numbers. Our goal is to provide convenient transportation that will reduce emissions and make your trip more enjoyable. We understand you may not have your travel plans sorted at this time, however, we’re asking that you select your option of preference with your conference registration so that we can plan accordingly. The bus trip from Edmonton is 4-4.5 hours and from Calgary 5-5.5 hours.
Sundog daily scheduled service (leaves from/returning to the airports) – please book your trip directly with Sundog:
- Jasper to Edmonton – 7:00am – $79.20 + taxes
- Edmonton to Jasper – 3:00pm – $79.20 + taxes
- Jasper to Calgary – 8:30am – $139.20 + taxes
- Calgary to Jasper – 12:30pm – $139.20 + taxes
RCA private bus options (leaving Edmonton/Calgary ~7:00am on Wednesday October 22nd, returning from Jasper at 1:00pm on Friday, October 24th)
- Edmonton to Jasper – $99 + taxes per person
- Jasper to Edmonton – $99 + taxes per person
- Calgary to Jasper - $119 + taxes per person
- Jasper to Calgary – $119 + taxes per person
- Guided tour from Calgary (see description in tours) – $240 from Calgary to Jasper and $119 for the trip back (no guide on the trip home)
Carpooling
If you would like to request or offer a ride with someone else, please fill out our Carpool sign-up sheet. Please only fill out the form if you are ok with having your contact info shared with a few attendees. Transportation is not guaranteed if you sign up. You will (hopefully) be connected with a group of up to four people heading to conference.
Parks Canada Discovery passes are available from a wide variety of locations across Canada. You may be able to pick one up close to home in advance, or on your way to visit Banff National Park. Visit the Parks Canada website for details.