in Dark Sky, Fall
Jasper National Park was designated a dark sky preserve in 2011 by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Here's why Dark Sky Preserves are important and where you can gaze at the stars in Jasper National Park.
This Halloween, Jasper's historic Astoria Hotel transforms into an immersive haunted house with 12 themed rooms, live actors and two levels of scares. Discover the story behind Jasper's new haunted hotel experience, happening October 30–31, 2026, plus more spooky events during Jasper's Halloween Takeover.
Jasper has the largest accessible dark sky preserve in the world. Discover why the Jasper Dark Sky Preserve is worth adding to every itinerary in the Canadian Rockies. From the Milky Way and mountain-framed stargazing to the chance of seeing the northern lights, get ready for a whole new side of the Rockies.
Meet the scientists, astronauts-in-training and renowned science communicators exploring space, Mars, Artemis, dark skies and more at the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival.
Fun, fascinating, and often free! The Jasper Dark Sky Festival's many family-friendly events make it perfect for stargazers both young and old.
in Dark Sky, Do, Eat, Events, Fall
Eat up while you look up at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival! From a sunset dinner high above the town on Whistlers Mountain to new cocktails that'll have you seeing stars, here's the tastiest events happening during the 2026 festival.
in Dark Sky, Do, Events, Fall, Winter
Discover the top events and experiences at the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival, happening October 16–25 in Jasper National Park. From stargazing and astronomy experiences to live music, expert speakers, unique tours and dazzling night-sky spectacles, explore some of the highlights of what to expect at this year’s festival.
