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August 18, 2026 in , , , ,

Jasper Dark Sky Festival 2026: Top Events & Experiences

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.

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July 31, 2026 in ,

Things to Do in Jasper in August (2026 Travel Guide)

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July 24, 2026 in , , ,

Rock Climbing in Jasper: My Experience with Rockaboo Mountain Adventures

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January 13, 2021 in , , , , , ,

Buy your National Park Pass on jasper.travel and skip the line into Jasper

Buy online, print at home, arrive in Jasper and skip the line to go straight into adventure.

To explore Jasper National Park (and all the rest of Canada’s national parks), visitors must have a National Park Pass. This entry fee goes toward supporting visitor services and facilities, ensuring a healthy and clean destination for everyone who wishes to explore these natural wonderlands.

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December 16, 2020 in ,

Enjoy Jasper from afar with these scenic livestreams

To have a great Jasper experience, it’s generally a prerequisite that you be in Jasper. But in a time when that might not be an option for many people, there are still ways to enjoy your favourite mountain town and national park.

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December 11, 2020 in , , , ,

What to expect in Jasper this winter

Jasper's wide open spaces will be here when you’re ready. If a visit to Jasper is in your plans, please stay with members of your household, wear a mask and be respectful of the public health restrictions in place. Let’s help keep Jasper safe!

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October 29, 2020 in

How to talk like a local: a guide to Jasper slang

The tight-knit community of Jasperites is part of why this corner of the Rockies is so special. Locals are generally helpful and nice and easy to talk to, but like many small towns, a unique lingo has developed over the years. For visitors, some terms can be a bit of a mystery.

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October 19, 2020 in , , ,

How long should you stay in Jasper

Short answer? As long as possible. There are people who have lived here for years and yet still have barely scratched the surface of all there is to do in this mountain wonderland. But if your travels are limited, as they often unfortunately are, by time, money or any of the many other factors that influence our decisions in life, then this guide can help.

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September 24, 2020 in ,

10 Jasper activities that are better in the fall

Here are a few activities that can be a bit extra special in the autumn.

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