Do accommodations charge the 4% Alberta Tourism Levy or the federal GST (Goods & Services Tax) of 5%?
Accommodations offering three rooms or less are not required to charge the provincial Tourism Levy. Most private home accommodations are under the income threshold that requires them to collect GST. Canadian law requires that businesses charging GST must include the amount of the tax and their GST registration number on your receipt. Private home accommodations and Bed and Breakfasts in Jasper are REQUIRED to issue a receipt for any and all payment received. Do Private Home Accommodations have air conditioning? Usually not. Very few homes in Jasper are equipped with air conditioning, simply because it is not needed. Summer nights in Jasper are not “shirt-sleeve” weather – be sure to bring a warm sweater or light jacket. Even in the hottest part of the summer, Jasper’s evenings and nights are cool – usually between 45 and 60F, or about 7 to 15 degrees Celsius. Even when a home heats up during the day, a little ventilation once the day cools down ensures bedrooms are comfortable for slee
