BANFF JASPER COLLECTION ABOUT US We wake every day to greet glaciers, mountain peaks and turquoise lakes. At Banff Jasper Collection, we live the dream. We’re united by an intrinsic love of exploring that can’t be confined by physical borders. Together, Banff Jasper Collection team members and guests create inspiring memories they’ll share with their friends and families for years to come. It’s all about sharing our amazing destinations. We have gathered a collection of adventure travel experiences, each of them thoughtfully united by their power to inspire and invigorate. As a brand, Banff Jasper Collection weaves elements of wonder and amazement across our range of awe-inspiring experiences. / Our Vision is to be the world’s leading provider of experiential adventure travel. / Our Mission is to connect guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable, inspiring experiences. WHERE IS BANFF JASPE R COLLECTION Banff Jasper Collection's head office is located in Banff, Alberta, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. In the Banff town site you will also find the Banff Gondola, the Mount Royal Hotel, the bus terminal and Pursuit Adventure Centre. Situated 10 minutes outside of Banff is the Lake Minnewanka Cruise. The Glacier Skywalk, Glacier View Lodge and the Glacier Adventure are located on the Icefield Parkway, a 2 hour drive from Banff. Maligne Lake Cruise is located 45 minutes outside of the Jasper town site. GETTING TO BANFF JAS PER COLLECTION Getting to Banff Jasper Collection is easy! International workers typically fly to Calgary (YYC); from Calgary, Banff Jasper Collection provides a free bus to Jasper, however this only runs from May to October, during the winter months you are eligible for a locals discount with another operator. SURROUNDING AREA Our Jasper team members are the proud guardians of the gateway to the Maligne Valley. Home to iconic Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon, this is a place that holds countless stories of adventures past. We connect our guests with the rich history of these mountains, while doing our part to honor past legends as we build on their explorations. Our team members come from all over to explore all that Jasper National Park has to offer. The community is a mecca for mountain sports including hiking, biking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting and rock climbing. By night, the skies light up with stars unaffected by light pollution in one of the largest Dark Sky Preserves in the world. PURSUITCOLLECTION.COM 1 Banff is a place to let your adventurous side run free. Our team here thrives on the energy of our busy mountain town that plays host to visitors and residents from every corner of the world. Our two lodging properties in the heart of downtown Banff are the perfect base camps for exploring, and our two iconic attractions and sightseeing services connect our guests with the wonders of Banff National Park all year round. We take advantage of long summer days to hike, bike, rock climb and paddle. Come winter, we spend our days off in the world-class ski terrain that surrounds us. Take advantage of public transit to top sites like majestic Moraine Lake in summer and ski resort shuttles in winter. A personal vehicle (or a friend with one!) is helpful to access the incredibly well maintained network of hiking trails in the park. WORKING WITH THE BAN FF JASPER COLLECTION At Banff Jasper Collection, our mission is to connect guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable, inspiring experiences. Our Managers thrive to create a workplace that balances our employees’ drive for adventure and hard work. We want your working holiday in Canada to be a positive and memorable experience. We believe that collecting memories is far more important than collecting things. We share your longing to explore. To get out into the world and search for remarkable experiences. To stride eagerly through the journey of life, fulfilling dreams and expanding our sense of wonder. This is what we call ‘living’. Our Managers thrive to create a workplace that balances our employees’ drive for adventure and hard work. We want your working holiday in Canada to be a positive and memorable experience. Our compensation blueprint is more than just a fair salary. It’s an awesome place to work, play and enjoy great perks! / Complimentary attraction passes, shuttles and tours for staff and their family. Send a friend at half the cost! / Accident insurance coverage for all seasonal employees. / Discounted stays at our properties. / Subsidized housing in Jasper, Banff and the Columbia Icefields. / Enrolment in Pursuit’s learning curriculum – orientation, leadership training, customer service skills and more. / Opportunity to nominate your co-workers for recognition awards. / Grow with us! We are proud to offer internal career opportunities. / Staff barbeques, volunteering opportunities and team building activities. / Free Banff canoe passes. / Access to Banff Cruiser bikes. / Discounted season ski passes, yoga, movie passes, Sally Borden day passes. / 33% discount on Lake Minnewanka tin boats and net charter fishing. / 33% discount on retail and 50% on attraction photos. / 25-30% food services discounts. We recommend participating in Banff Life events and becoming a Banff or Jasper Ambassador! After attending Pursuit’s New Staff Orientation employees are eligible for Part Two of the Banff Ambassador series. Completing PURSUITCOLLECTION.COM 2 this interactive program provides you an “Experience Banff National Park Passport” loaded with $725 worth of discounts to local attractions. Banff Life and the Ambassador program are fantastic ways to make friends in Banff and to engage in local activities at a discount. STAFF HOUSING For front line staff, accommodation costs between $9 and $18/day. Cost is dependent on the building staff are assigned. The cost of housing is deducted from your pay cheque on a bi-weekly basis. All of our accommodations are fully furnished. You will need to bring bedding for a single bed and any personal items you require. All of our accommodations are fully furnished. OUR COLLECTIONS Maligne Canyon Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, with a depth of more than 50 metres at certain points. Hikers of all abilities can explore this incredible natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across various points of the canyon. For those looking for a gentle hike, head over the First and Second bridges. The Second Bridge is the highest point of the canyon, standing more than 50 metres above the water. Venturing further will take you to the Third Bridge, which is the best location to see a spectacular waterfall and makes for the perfect photo opportunity. For those looking for an extended hike, continue all the way to the Sixth Bridge for endless exploration and more spectacular sights. Exploring the Canyon in wintertime is perhaps even more spectacular than in summer. Join a guided Icewalk and walk directly along the canyon’s frozen floor. With frozen falls and icy caverns all around, it’s an experience like no other. Soak up more adventure before or after with a bite to eat, a warm drink or a full meal at the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen. Maligne Lake Declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader’s Digest subscribers, the Maligne Lake Cruise is an experience like no other. Join us on a panoramic tour across the crystal waters of magical Maligne Lake, fed by the glaciers of Jasper National Park. Glide past the jagged mountain peaks as we cruise to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination only accessible by boat. PURSUITCOLLECTION.COM 3 Lake Minnewanka Cruise See the Rocky Mountains from a new perspective while touring beautiful Lake Minnewanka on a panoramic 1-hour interpretive cruise. Beginning from the western end of the largest lake in Banff, the Lake Minnewanka Cruise sets sail under towering peaks. Take in breathtaking mountains and emerald- green water as you keep a watchful eye on forested slopes and rocky shorelines for wildlife and waterfalls. Columbia Icefield Imagine a journey out onto the rugged icefields of an ancient glacier; the chance to experience the magnificence of such a powerful force of nature. If that sounds exciting to you, then you won’t want to miss the Icefields Parkway—a scenic drive that winds its way between Jasper and Lake Louise passing through the Columbia Icefield and providing stunning views of the Athabasca Glacier. The Icefields Parkway and the Athabasca Glacier are one of the Canadian Rockies’ most beautiful and fascinating sights. The many attractions, guided tours and interpretive experiences will give you the opportunity to have fun exploring and learning about this incredible natural environment. Stop a while at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, check out the stunning views from the Glacier Skywalk, take a unique Glacier Adventure on a massive Ice Explorer and browse the interpretive displays, shops and two all-new restaurants. Overlooking the mighty Athabasca Glacier rests Altitude Restaurant, a truly unique dining experience featuring locally-sourced Canadian cuisine. And Chalet serves casual and fresh food from a grab-and-go menu. Plus, with so much to do right at the site of the glacier, you’ll want to plan a stay at Glacier View Lodge. The glacier has been here for thousands of years—stay and explore for a while! Banff Gondola With six stunning mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley laid out before you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing short of breathtaking. And there’s much more to discover inside the state-of-the-art facility that’ll heighten your senses at every turn. Why not start with a walk along the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk to learn more about Canada’s first national park? Or perhaps go indoors to sample from two delicious restaurant menus? Then get hands-on in our world-class interpretive PURSUITCOLLECTION.COM 4 centre.