Taste of Spring

April 24 - May 3 | 2026

Indulge your senses with this new celebration of culinary delights, artistic wonders, and thrilling adventures in Jasper National Park.

Events

Experience the Taste of Spring with a lineup of events designed to captivate and inspire.

Food and Drink

Art and Entertainment

Activities and Adventure

Events

Experience the Taste of Spring with a lineup of events designed to captivate and inspire.

Categories in Indoor, Free, Family Friendly, Food and Drink

24 Apr - 14 May 2026

Burger Smackdown

The Burger Smackdown brings together local restaurants in a friendly competition to craft the most mouthwatering, over-the-top burgers.

Categories in Indoor, Food and Drink

24 Apr - 3 May 2026

Alpine Bites & Summit Sips

Alpine Bites & Summit Sips is your invitation to experience bold new flavors and refreshing sips making their way onto Jasper’s summer menu

Categories in Indoor, Night, 18+, Food and Drink

1 May 2026

Alberta Beer & Spirits Trail

The Alberta Beer & Spirits Trail is an intimate, guided evening featuring four of Jasper’s favourite restaurants

Categories in Indoor, Night, Family Friendly, Educational, 18+, Food and Drink

2 May 2026

Guacamole Workshop

Get your hands in the mix and master the art of the perfect guac with our Chef—because no fiesta is complete without it!

Categories in Outdoor, Daytime, Activities & Adventure, Other

25 Apr 2026

Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon

The Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon invites you to RUN JASPER on April 26, 2025!

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Spring Experiences

Get the best of the season with endless trails, unique tours, memorable trips and more.

Dining

Hiking, Walking, & Biking

Rafting, Canoeing & Watersports

Jasper Skytram

Maligne Lake Boat Cruise

Golfing

Wildlife Viewing

Tours and Sight Seeing

Spring Stories

March 18, 2026 in Do, Eat, Events, Spring

Taste of Spring Festival: Where to Eat, Sip, and Celebrate in Jasper

Food, art, and adventure combine at Jasper's tastiest spring festival, happening April 24–May 3, 2026.

May 6, 2025 in Do, Spring

What to do in Jasper in May

April showers bring May flowers.... to the valleys, anyway. Jasper’s upper elevations might still be snowy even into late spring. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do in the national park! Get a few ideas here.

April 1, 2025 in Do, Spring

Jasper Spring Bucket List

Jasper has great adventures all year long, but there’s a special joy in exploring the rocky mountains when the landscape begins to wake up and become green once more.

Visitor's Guide

Taste of Spring

April 24 - May 3 | 2026