Refresh in the mountains: recreational activities
The Monday afternoon recreational networking activities were a hit at Making Connections 2010! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings with your colleagues, and make some new connections.
REGISTER EARLY! Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis on-site.
NOTE: Golf has a fee which must be paid upon registration at JPL.
OLD FORT POINT HIKE (1:30-4:30pm; 8-km loop; strenuous)
Limit: 12 people
Your expert naturalist/guide will highlight some lesser known features of the hike en route. Your reward – along with a sense of achievement - will be the fabulous panoramic vistas of Jasper Park Lodge and the Athabasca Valley from the summit of Old Fort Point.
ATHABASCA VALLEY CIRCUIT (1:30-4:30pm; 5-km loop; moderate)
Limit: 12 people
Stride through tranquil forest and along the shores of blue-green lakes. Your expert naturalist/guide leads you over gently rolling terrain so that the picturesque views are what take your breath away – not the physical exertion!
THE AMAZING RACE – Jasper Park Lodge Edition (1:30-4:30pm; 5-km loop; easy)
Stretch your legs and your mind on Making Connections' own Amazing Race. You and your randomly chosen team mates will unravel clues that lead to a series of locations around the Lodge property. At each stop you will unlock a little ‘mystery’. Finish first and win a prize.
WALKING TOUR OF JASPER PARK LODGE (3:30-5:00pm; easy)
Limit: 20 people/session
Go behind the scenes at Jasper Park Lodge with visits to the kitchens and historic cabins. Hear tales from the Lodge’s 90 year history and get a glimpse of spaces you would not otherwise see.
Golf
Cost: $129 plus GST/person
Golf against a majestic mountain backdrop on this challenging 18-hole, par-71 course that boasts 73 sand traps, three water hazards and occasional natural hazards like coyotes, Canada geese and deer.
