Jasper Planetarium and Stargazing Program

Sightseeing  :  Canada  :  Alberta  :  Jasper  :  Attraction Tickets

Enter a state-of-the-art 35-seat domed theater and tour the world’s largest accessible dark sky preserve with a live guide, rain-or-shine! Under the dome, spectacular skies are guaranteed! Then venture outside to enjoy the “Wild Nights” stargazing experience and get the chance to look through the largest telescopes in the Rocky Mountains.The Jasper Planetarium and Stargazing program provides an incredible opportunity to observe the heavens above Jasper National Park, rain or shine! Explore planets, moons shimmering stars, clusters, and galaxies full of millions of suns. Plus, learn about the constellations of the local Cree and Blackfoot first nations people, as well as how local explorers used the stars to guide them through this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This experience is enhanced with and additional outdoor stargazing experience. The astronomer-in-residence will personally guide you around the skies above the world’s largest accessible dark sky preserve with LIVE views through the largest telescope in the Rockies. Your astronomy guides will mesmerize you with stories of Jasper’s cosmic heritage, as you explore some the of the darkest skies in North America through professional-grade telescopes!

Planetarium program duration: 35 mins
Outdoor stargazing program: Up to 60 mins