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September 6, 2026 in , , ,

Family-Friendly Events 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.

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September 3, 2026 in , , , ,

Eat, Drink & Stargaze: Culinary Events at the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival

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August 18, 2026 in , , , ,

Jasper Dark Sky Festival 2026: Top Events & Experiences

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August 28, 2019 in , ,

My life under the stars: Niki Wilson on Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve

As host of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, science journalist Niki Wilson has extensive knowledge about the protected skies above Jasper National Park. But she also grew up in Jasper, giving her an intimate familiarity with the local celestial wonders. Here, she writes about what those stars mean to her.

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August 8, 2019 in

Tips and locations to shoot the stars in Jasper National Park

Professional photographer Jack Fusco shares his tips and locations on shooting the night sky in Jasper National Park.

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July 24, 2019 in

10 jaw-dropping photos of Jasper's dark sky preserve

Well now Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve is just being a show-off.

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May 24, 2019 in ,

5 times Jasper photographer Mike Gere wowed us with light painting

When Mike Gere isn't taking stunning nighttime shots, the local award-winning photographer is leading private daily photography tours in Jasper National Park.

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October 10, 2018 in ,

11 Reasons Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve Should Top Your Travel Bucket List

As the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the World, Jasper at night is an experience that simply must be had.

The world is full of wonders that deserve to be seen, felt and of course Instagrammed. But even though we don't want to make any other world wonders feel bad, can we all just quietly agree that the Jasper Dark Sky Preserve should be the priority? Don't believe us? Read on, ye of little faith.

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June 27, 2017 in

Guest Post: Night Sky Photography Tips with Jack Fusco

Astrophotographer, Jack Fusco, gives us some tips and tricks for photographing the night sky.

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