Shopping in Jasper
For Jasper, its scenery is its signature. Visitors come here for its mountains, not shopping malls, for its outdoor pursuits, not its cultural productions. Nevertheless, shopping in Jasper is not limited to camping supplies and cross-country skis (although such things are widely available). No, for those in need of a souvenir, some mountain art, or even just some charming small-town retail therapy, a bevy of shops await and offer a surprising array of goods.
Even shoppers with designer tastes need not entirely rely on Jasper's nearest city—Edmonton—and its famous shopping destination—the West Edmonton Mall. From designer sunglasses to digital cameras, handmade moccasins to hiking boots, Jasper's small selection of shops aims to both purvey and please.
THE SHOPPING SCENE
Most of Jasper's shopping scene can be found downtown along two streets. Connaught Drive and Patricia Street are lined with picturesque storefronts, while the latter is also home to Jasper Market Place Mall, a central mini-mall with a cluster of shops and businesses.
And for those with luxurious tastes, the luxury Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on Lac Beauvert also houses a small collection of high-end boutiques, galleries and a golf pro shop.
THE GOODS
As one of Canada's major tourist destinations, Jasper draws an international crowd of visitors each year to its stunning scenery and outdoor life, meaning the majority of businesses specialize in mountain souvenirs and outdoor gear. Many shops also spotlight local art and gemstones, while those trading in basic necessities keep visitors plied with all the essential holiday items.
Souvenirs
Common souvenirs, mountain-themed gifts and locally made handicrafts all line the shelves of Jasper's stores. Shoppers can find everything from Jasper T-shirts, apparel, postcards and toys to woodcarvings, handmade Alberta soap and Canadian-specific food items.
Among those offering such keepsakes are the gift shops at the top and bottom of the Jasper Tramway, while the Jasper Yellowhead Museum's gift shop specializes in local history books and posters. A couple of Christmas stores draw on Jasper's northern alpine setting and offer the holiday spirit year round, while the Mounted Police Gift Shop is an official retailer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Foundation.
Outdoor Gear
Jasper's mountains and rivers provide a magnificent backdrop for any outdoor activity and a quick glance at the stores along Connaught Drive confirm the town's a haven for those who love fresh air. In addition to a full range of brand-name lifestyle clothing and footwear, recreationists can find equipment to match their enthusiasm. In summer, anglers and backcountry hikers can get kitted up with tackle and tents and golfers can ready themselves with gloves. In winter, the shops change their shelves to reflect the snow and stock alpine skis, boots, snowboards and cross-country skis, as well as skates, snowshoes and equipment for backcountry ski touring. The Totem Ski Shop has been serving Jasper since 1911 with both summer and winter goods, and Freewheel Cycle is a premier bike shop serving the passions of mountain bikers and skiers alike. Jasper Motorcycle Tours—in addition to offering liberating, wind-in-your-face tours of the Canadian Rockies—also sells motorcycle gear, riding leathers and giftware.
Art, Gemstones & Jewellery
Although Jasper's art scene is smaller than its counterpart to the south in Banff, its galleries showcase a varied selection of works. Some specialize in First Nation and Inuit art while others feature fine art prints, original paintings and wildlife photography. The Quarry in the Jasper Park Lodge is among those gallery shops that specialize in ammonite jewellery, jade sculptures, minerals and fossils. Mountain Galleries, also in the Jasper Park Lodge, is known for its museum-quality glass, clay, stone and bronze sculptures, and paintings by Canadian artists, while other shops offer porcupine quill baskets, bone carvings and mammoth tusk fossils.
Basic Necessities
Amongst the skis and souvenirs, basic necessities such as Canadian loonies and coffee are not forgotten. The Market Place Mall is home to a currency exchange shop, and a couple of camera stores are on hand to help visitors get that perfect mountain shot. Robinson's Food, serving the community since 1923, is somewhat of a Jasper institution for everyday foodstuffs and gourmet goods, while the Jasper Park Liquor and Beverage Company is situated in a heritage building on Connaught Drive with hundreds of handpicked wines, beers and spirits... all the necessary items for capturing and celebrating the charming character of Jasper and its signature scenery.
Even shoppers with designer tastes need not entirely rely on Jasper's nearest city—Edmonton—and its famous shopping destination—the West Edmonton Mall. From designer sunglasses to digital cameras, handmade moccasins to hiking boots, Jasper's small selection of shops aims to both purvey and please.
THE SHOPPING SCENE
Most of Jasper's shopping scene can be found downtown along two streets. Connaught Drive and Patricia Street are lined with picturesque storefronts, while the latter is also home to Jasper Market Place Mall, a central mini-mall with a cluster of shops and businesses.
And for those with luxurious tastes, the luxury Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on Lac Beauvert also houses a small collection of high-end boutiques, galleries and a golf pro shop.
THE GOODS
As one of Canada's major tourist destinations, Jasper draws an international crowd of visitors each year to its stunning scenery and outdoor life, meaning the majority of businesses specialize in mountain souvenirs and outdoor gear. Many shops also spotlight local art and gemstones, while those trading in basic necessities keep visitors plied with all the essential holiday items.
Souvenirs
Common souvenirs, mountain-themed gifts and locally made handicrafts all line the shelves of Jasper's stores. Shoppers can find everything from Jasper T-shirts, apparel, postcards and toys to woodcarvings, handmade Alberta soap and Canadian-specific food items.
Among those offering such keepsakes are the gift shops at the top and bottom of the Jasper Tramway, while the Jasper Yellowhead Museum's gift shop specializes in local history books and posters. A couple of Christmas stores draw on Jasper's northern alpine setting and offer the holiday spirit year round, while the Mounted Police Gift Shop is an official retailer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Foundation.
Outdoor Gear
Jasper's mountains and rivers provide a magnificent backdrop for any outdoor activity and a quick glance at the stores along Connaught Drive confirm the town's a haven for those who love fresh air. In addition to a full range of brand-name lifestyle clothing and footwear, recreationists can find equipment to match their enthusiasm. In summer, anglers and backcountry hikers can get kitted up with tackle and tents and golfers can ready themselves with gloves. In winter, the shops change their shelves to reflect the snow and stock alpine skis, boots, snowboards and cross-country skis, as well as skates, snowshoes and equipment for backcountry ski touring. The Totem Ski Shop has been serving Jasper since 1911 with both summer and winter goods, and Freewheel Cycle is a premier bike shop serving the passions of mountain bikers and skiers alike. Jasper Motorcycle Tours—in addition to offering liberating, wind-in-your-face tours of the Canadian Rockies—also sells motorcycle gear, riding leathers and giftware.
Art, Gemstones & Jewellery
Although Jasper's art scene is smaller than its counterpart to the south in Banff, its galleries showcase a varied selection of works. Some specialize in First Nation and Inuit art while others feature fine art prints, original paintings and wildlife photography. The Quarry in the Jasper Park Lodge is among those gallery shops that specialize in ammonite jewellery, jade sculptures, minerals and fossils. Mountain Galleries, also in the Jasper Park Lodge, is known for its museum-quality glass, clay, stone and bronze sculptures, and paintings by Canadian artists, while other shops offer porcupine quill baskets, bone carvings and mammoth tusk fossils.
Basic Necessities
Amongst the skis and souvenirs, basic necessities such as Canadian loonies and coffee are not forgotten. The Market Place Mall is home to a currency exchange shop, and a couple of camera stores are on hand to help visitors get that perfect mountain shot. Robinson's Food, serving the community since 1923, is somewhat of a Jasper institution for everyday foodstuffs and gourmet goods, while the Jasper Park Liquor and Beverage Company is situated in a heritage building on Connaught Drive with hundreds of handpicked wines, beers and spirits... all the necessary items for capturing and celebrating the charming character of Jasper and its signature scenery.
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