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C O U R T E SY O F TO U R I S M JA S PER SATURDAY 10:0 0 A .M. SPIN CYCLE If Everything Everywhere All at Once taught us anything, it's that great things can happen in a laundromat. Jasper's SnowDome Coffee Bar cer- tainly embraces the multiverse theory: the same space holds Coin Clean Laundry and Andromeda Coffee, making this charming locale a café, retail space and laundering facility all in one. Warm up with a fresh scone and an Earl Grey, masala chai or honey lavender latte. 11:00 A .M. ABOUT TOWN The weather is chilly, but the town is walkable—there's plenty of shopping to be done in the stores and boutiques off Connaught Drive, Jasper's main drag. For a classic guilty pleasure souvenir shop, hit up Baxter's Gifts and Souvenirs (you dream it, they've printed a mountainscape on it). For dainty jewellery, handmade soaps and cozy socks, High- ground is the place to go. If you've overestimated the temperature just a titch, Wild Mountain has all the local- approved outdoor apparel. 12 :00 P.M. ICE ICE BABY Is there a more stereo- typical Canadian experience than skating on a frozen lake? Pyramid Lake Lodge—on Pyramid Lake, of course— maintains a gorgeous outdoor skating track with a hockey rink in the centre. Rent some skates, lace up and tread carefully on your way to the ice (or don't—falling on your butt is a rite of passage). Whether you're a pro on the ice or still struggling to remain upright, you'll work up a much-needed sweat and enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains. 2 :00 P.M. LUNCH WITH A VIEW After you yank off your kates and remember how to walk normally again, pop upstairs to Aalto—this restaurant just opened on the Pyramid Lake Lodge property in June 2023. The brand-new room has that gorgeous lake view and a lunch menu that puts an elevated twist on traditional (think a burger on a pretzel bun with truffle mustard or a fresh salad with duck prosciutto). WINTER GETAWAY GUIDE: JASPER ADVENTURES ON ICE Foodies and outdoor enthusiasts, take note: this 48-hour Jasper itinerary is a foolproof wintery agenda. The cold never bothered you anyway, right? 4:00 P.M. CREATIVE CORNER The Jasper Art Gallery's hours are a bit funky (it's only open Thursday through Sat- urdays) so plan ahead if you want to stop by. Here, you'll find bright watercolours, intricate wood carvings, wild- life photography and more, plus a beautiful selection of prints. The gallery puts on events and workshops, too— keep up on Instagram at @jasperartistsguild. 6:0 0 P.M. SLICE OF LIFE Here's the rustic mountain lodge experience you came to Jasper for: a river rock fire- place, stuffed bison head and full-sized canoe are among the decor at the Hearthstone Lounge. The menu here is a real feast of cozy comfort food, including roast chicken, mac 'n' cheese and beef Welling- ton. But the hidden gem here is the Detroit-style deep dish pizza—it's available for takeout only, so you can chow down on the Berta (short rib, gouda, caramelized onion, thyme aioli and smoked paprika gaufrette) from the comfort of your own hotel room. (Clockwise from top) Pyramid Lake Lodge, which maintains its own skating track and ice rink; Connaught Drive, Jasper's main drag; elevated dining at Aalto; and ice-skating on Pyramid Lake. 52 BCBUSINESS.CA NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023