Winter Wildlife Viewing in Jasper National Park: A Complete Guide
From elk grazing in snow-covered valleys to bighorn sheep navigating icy mountainsides, winter offers a different perspective on Jasper National Park's incredible wildlife.
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in Do, Summer
Unique summer activities in Jasper National Park
Liven up your spring and summer with these unique activities that you'll be looking back on for years to come.
in Fall
Photographing Jasper in Fall: Wildlife, Spirit Island & More With Alex Briere
Photographer Alex Briere shares tips, stories, and photos from his fall photography adventures in Jasper, including elk and moose encounters to sunrise at Spirit Island.
Jasper's "Haunted Hotel": Inside the Astoria's New Halloween Experience
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.
Why Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve Is One of the Best Places for Stargazing in Canada
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 Speakers of the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival
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.
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.