Jasper Rentals

I first found a page that had some pretty basic stats about the town. Hope is located in the southern section of the province, and has about 7000 or so people. It is in one of the most perfect locations. There are some absolutely spectacular mountains in the area, as well as crystal-blue rivers and lush forests.

My absolute goodness! I recently came across a spectacular photo of Jasper, Alberta taken from a mountain top, and I now want to book a plane ticket and go there. I love it when I am working on my site here, and I discover a town or a place that just calls out to me. Jasper is one of those towns. What's there to like? Towering mountains surrounding the Athabasca River valley where Jasper is situated? Perhaps it is the lush and green forests that blanket the perimeter as far as the eye can see. I think it is really a combination of many things. When you put together a friendly community that is in one of the most picturesque locations in the world, clean air, and a healthy economy, what's there not to like? Jasper is pretty small if you just count the number of people living here (less than 5,000 year-rounders), but it is big on a lot of other things. Tourism is a healthy part of the economy here. Jasper National Park is a major draw (by the way, the park recently celebrated it's 100th birthday - congratulations!) with it's untouched wilderness areas, rugged peaks, wide and majestic valleys, and glaciers, and waterfalls to tempt the camera lens! This is a huge park that covers over 4200 square miles of terrain. There are tons of hiking trials. The park website says that there are well over a thousand miles of park trails that can be found here. Jasper itself is very welcoming to new residents. We all know that moving to a new town can be a daunting task that can take a mental and physical toll. Finding a home or an apartment just adds to that stress. You'll be glad to know, however, that the town of Jasper has a 'Survival Guide' that will help soften the blow. In the first few pages they say "We welcome you as a new local into what we think is one of the friendliest towns in Canada." I mean, you really can't start off any better than that! However, on the flip side, they do say that accommodation is hard to come by in Jasper. Especially in the Peak season during May and October. They make a recommendation of staying in one of their handful of Hostels while you look into more permanent digs. Whistlers Mountain Hostel, Maligne Canyon Hostel, and the Athabasca Falls Hostels are all open year-round. The Beauty Creek Hostel and the Mount Edith Cavell Hostel are open Mid-May to October. There is a common number you can call to find out more information about all of these hostels: 1-877-852-0781. All of these hostels have Job Postings as well. What can you expect to pay for accommodations? A bachelor suite in Jasper can run over $500 per month. Shared Accommodation can be around $300 to $400 a month. Usually a damage deposit is requested. Some local business do provide employee housing. Another great resource to find a place to live is by checking out the Jasper Booster newspaper. Jasper really wants you to be successful in your move to this beautiful town. It can be understandable that accommodations are a bit difficult to come by, but persistence is the key. The locals are friendly and willing to help with questions and suggestions. Be polite and respectful to the locals there, and you'll help to keep the town of Jasper one of the friendliest places you might ever live.

Photos of Jasper - Taken by Karen Chung. Used with kind permission.

Beautifyl Blue Mountain Sky - Jasper Alberta

Jasper with the beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the town

Spectacular Mountain Lake

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