The stars take the spotlight during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, returning October 16 to 25, 2026. This annual event transforms the world's second-largest Dark Sky Preserve into a stage for celestial discovery.
Fill your itinerary with inspiring talks, mixology celebrations and brilliant evenings of stargazing. Ready for an out-of-this-world experience? Join us in Jasper and let the night sky awaken your sense of awe.
Join Jasper Planetarium experts on Whistlers Mountain for an evening of astronomical discovery. Start with a Jasper Planetarium dome presentation, then ride to the Upper Station for mountaintop views, night sky exhibits, interactive telescope stations and immersive programming. From golden hour to nightfall, every visit offers a different way to experience the world’s second-largest dark sky preserve. Dinner and dessert packages available.
Raise a glass to the night sky and discover four cosmic espresso martinis. Visit all participating restaurants, order each venue’s featured espresso martini and complete the trail for your chance to win dinner for two at Jasper’s newest restaurant, Boreal.
Inspired by Jasper’s rugged beauty, Boreal serves grilled steaks, rich braised meats and handcrafted cocktails.
$14/each
Spend a cozy evening getting creative at Pizza & Paint Night! Enjoy your own personal pizza while artist Karly Ireland guides you through a painting inspired Jasper's dark skies. Your ticket includes all painting supplies, instruction and a personal pizza — everything you need for a memorable evening out.
$65/adult
Silverwater Grill & Lounge at Chateau Jasper
October 17, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join Dr. Emma Cain-Louden for a midday journey through the cosmos, from stars and planets to galaxies and extraordinary cosmic phenomena.
Hosted by Slooh, this daytime talk explores the vastness, beauty and mystery of the universe, along with the science behind our place within it.
$48/adult
Aalto at Pyramid Lake Lodge
October 18, 2026
12 – 2 p.m.
Hear from Stéphane Picard of Cliff Valley Astronomy, Chris Ratzlaff of Alberta Aurora Chasers and photographer Mike Gere as they share how they observe, capture and connect with the stars above. Together, they'll dive into what each discipline can teach the others and how patience and curiosity shape every night spent looking up.
Your ticket includes a plated brunch and non-alcoholic beverage.
$48/adult
Terra at the Crimson Hotel
October 25, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet Dr. Raj Bhardwaj, a doctor who has spent decades treating patients and just as long falling in love with space.
He'll take you through the strange and surprising ways space can affect the human body, exploring what really happens when humans leave Earth, in a talk built for curious minds.
A plated brunch is included with your ticket.
$48/adult
Looking to explore even more? Check out the Jasper Dark Sky Festival's full list of events.
