| Canadian Rockies | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
| Canadian Rockies | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
One of Jasper’s original restaurants is ‘new’ again. Renovated Papa George’s retains its classic stone fireplace and remains true to its Alberta regional cuisine tradition—locals still drop in for creative daily specials and lunchtime sandwiches on tasty homemade bread. New features include a wine bar with 1300 bottle cellar, granite counters and tapas menu, and a European-style coffee café that's great for a quick java and muffin. — JW
Husband and wife team share secrets of their success:
• Mike & Anna/Cassio’s Trattoria After 30 years, this pair run a tight ship. “Our staff give the best service,” says Mike.
• Stew & Kim/Bear’s Paw Bakery Two locations keep their relationship fresh as their bread. “It’s nice to have our own space,” notes Kim with a smile.
• Tom & Litza/Villa Caruso Steak House Hard work and respect are longstanding values. “Our staff are like family,” says Litza.
• George & Rebekah/The Palisades “Shirley and Louis support us, from help in the kitchen to babysitting our kids,” says Rebekah of her parents who are also the restaurant’s previous owners.
• Dennis & Toula/Miss Italia “We share a passion for cooking,” says Toula of their 50-year partnership.
• Mike & Cyndi/Evil Dave’s Raising 5 kids taught this couple that “we complement each other’s strengths,” says Mike.
• Alex & Helen/Something Else Steak House They keep to what they know best—he runs the kitchen and she manages the front. “Communicate and all is good,” advises Helen. —Nora O'Malley
The brewhouse at Jasper Brewing Co can be viewed from the restaurant, but you can get a tour on request. Brewmaster Dave Mozel is proud to show off his grain room, mash tun and fermenting vessels. He explains how malted barley becomes beer.
Aboriginals feasted on wild berries, deer and fish before Jasper was Jasper. The Sawridge Inn, owned by the Sawridge Cree First Nation, upholds culinary heritage by preparing Native dishes such as free range chicken teepee (shown), Canadian platter (candied salmon, air dried game, cranberry preserves), slow-roasted hare and fireweed honey glazed lake trout on a cedar plank. — NO
Try one of these out-of-town restaurants that combine good food with lovely mountain views:
Becker’s Restaurant That’s Mount Kerkeslin towering behind the Athabasca River. Have your after-dinner port in a Muskoka chair overlooking Roaring River Rapids.
The Emerald at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Gaze through large windows or take a seat on the terrace to admire vistas of Lac Beauvert, the Whistlers Range and the glowing east face of Mt Edith Cavell.
Maligne Canyon Restaurant The deck overlooks the Maligne River where it begins its tumultuous descent into a limestone gorge with 50 m (164 ft) walls.
The Pines at Coast Pyramid Lake Resort Bask atop the elevated sundeck or take a windowside seat to enjoy the panorama of aptly named Pyramid Mountain and Lake.
Stone Peak at Overlander Mountain Lodge There’s treetop sights of Jasper’s majestic eastern boundary from the rustic restaurant, lounge and balcony.
Treeline Restaurant at Jasper Tramway Share the unobstructed 260-degree view with soaring eagles. See the Athabasca Valley, the town of Jasper and hundreds of peaks from 2277 m/7472 ft.
The View Restaurant at Maligne Lake The multi-tiered sundeck is (we think) Jasper’s largest. Mounts Leah, Samson, Unwin, Charlton and Monkhead (some glacier-clad) frame the largest natural lake the Rockies. — JN
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