Edmonton residents seeking an easy skiing day trip to Jasper National Park‘s Marmot Basin ski resort have an enhanced option with MagicBus Tours’ regular weekend trips.
Credit: MagicBus Tours
MagicBus Tours offers exclusive winter excursions to Marmot Basin each weekend from mid-November to the end of April.
Travellers can select from day trips, overnight stays, or multi-night experiences in Jasper.
Each trip includes lift tickets to Marmot Basin, allowing guests to skip ticket lines and maximize their time skiing or snowboarding. With an emphasis on transparent pricing, all packages encompass taxes, fees, and National Park charges—eliminating hidden costs. Ticket prices range from $155 to $219, depending on the chosen package.
Transportation is provided via a 56-passenger luxury motor coach designed with family-friendly amenities. The buses are non-drinking environments equipped with washrooms.
Catering to younger enthusiasts, MagicBus Tours permits teens aged 13 and older to travel unaccompanied with a signed guardian waiver.
Buses depart every weekend and during school breaks from the north side of the Edmonton Inn on Kingsway, located at 11834 Kingsway Avenue NW, Edmonton. Departure times are scheduled between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., offering flexibility to suit different itineraries.
Since the late 1920s, Marmot Basin has evolved from Joe Weiss guiding cross-country skiers to a modern ski resort. The resort celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024.
MagicBus Tours – 2024 Season
MagicBus Tours offers luxury motor coach transportation from Edmonton to Marmot Basin in Jasper.
- Lift Tickets are included with every trip
- 56-passenger luxury motor coach—family-friendly, non-drinking, and equipped with a washroom
- Overnight Options – Choose one of the overnight packages, including accommodations in Jasper’s best hotels
- All taxes, fees, and National Park charges are included.
- Teens 13 and older can ride solo with a signed guardian waiver
How Much: $155-$219
When: Weekends, school breaks, November 15 to April 27, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Edmonton to Marmot Basin, Jasper National Park
It departs from the north side of the Edmonton Inn on Kingsway. 11834 Kingsway Avenue NW, Edmonton