Taking the VIA Rail Snow Train to snowboard/ski at Marmot Basin in Jasper

This is a cool 12 Step itinerary for a great snowboarding and skiing trip to Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park.

  1. Fly into Edmonton, Alberta, the nearest airport (a 4 hour drive away from Jasper).

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Train to Jasper - VIA Rail Trip Reports and Videos

In a recent article on taking the VIA Rail train to Jasper National Park, I looked at what you can expect when taking a VIA Rail train to Jasper and explained the train routes.

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Riding the VIA Rail Train to Jasper National Park

What can you expect when taking a VIA Rail train to Jasper National Park? Lots.

VIA Rail Canada trains are geared towards cross-country travelers and the trains have all sorts of conveniences making for a very relaxing way to see the countryside and get to Jasper National Park.

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Jasper Train Station Guide

The Jasper Train Station, officially known as the Jasper Heritage Railway Station, is a travel hub for many visitors to Jasper. Train travelers arrive and depart on trains with names like the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail’s the Canadian, Skeena and Snow Train lines.  The park and town of Jasper has clearly grown up around the train station – leaving the train station with a great location.  But many travelers ask what they should do upon arriving at the Jasper train station.

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