Located along Pyramid Lake’s iconic shoreline, Aalto brings Jasper’s most stunning natural wonders to the table.
Aalto pulls inspiration from both near and far. Coastal cuisine meets alpine flavours, while Scandanavian accents add international flair. The result is something you’ll only find here — a dining experience deeply inspired by both Pyramid Lake and the beauty beyond.
Here are five things to know about lakeside dining at Aalto in Pyramid Lake Lodge.
Aalto specializes in “lake-food” — a mountain-fresh dining style that spotlights regional ingredients. Dishes change with the seasons, though you're sure to find seafood and Alberta-raised beef during any visit, along with salads, sample plates and other alpine-inspired creations.
The name Aalto comes from the Finnish word for “wave” and the Italian word for “high,” paying homage to both its lakeside and alpine location.
These points of reference go beyond just the name. From Scandinavian and classic mountain lodge design to a culinary team that consistently spotlights Alberta flavours, Aalto makes its natural inspirations known wherever possible.
Aalto is open for breakfast and dinner daily.
Stop in early for morning classics with inventive twists, like the Aalto benny with smoked pork belly or the confit duck breakfast bowl. Settle in, savour your morning coffee and plan your day of Jasper adventure.
Dinner, of course, is the main event. Scallops, salmon and bison striploin are among the menu mainstays, while an evolving list of new options keeps each experience fresh depending on when you dine.
For the full experience, consider the pre-fixe menu, featuring your choice of select appetizers, entrées and desserts at a set price. Pair it with a local beer, craft cocktail or wine to bring your lakeside evening to even greater heights.
Tucked along the shoreline of shimmering Pyramid Lake, Aalto’s refreshed space offers a warm welcome for any occasion. Classic lodge ambience blends with Scandanavian accents throughout the main dining room, with wood tones and natural elements creating a serene sense of warmth. Large windows visible from nearly every table overlook the lake — a truly awe-inspiring feature as the sun begins to set behind the surrounding peaks.
Looking to celebrate? Aalto’s private event space is a perfectly picturesque place to do just that. Located just beyond the main dining room, the private space can accommodate up to 60 guests, making it ideal for intimate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners or group events of any sort. Plus, with 68 guest rooms available on-site at Pyramid Lake Lodge, guests can celebrate to their hearts’ content just moments from their room.
Pyramid Lake holds a magical quality year-round. From summer mornings spent paddling the lake's calm waters to winter days filled with snowy exploration on a horse-drawn sleigh ride, wonder can be found here in every season. That’s why Aalto stays open and operates throughout the year, bringing new dishes to the table as the landscapes change.
During the winter, Aalto’s welcoming warmth crackles with life courtesy of the dining room’s stone fireplace. Cozy vibes occupy the space as Jasper’s iconic dark sky sprawls overhead. During the summer, soak up the sun on the patio — a perfect place to share an appetizer and enjoy a cold drink after working up a sweat on the nearby mountain trails.
Discover mountain-fresh dining at Aalto, on the shores of Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park.
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