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Jasper’s Dark Skies

Welcome to the dark skies. Jasper is a grand observatory of starry nights and cosmic phenomena. We invite you to become not just observers, but participants in exploring the wonders of the galaxies above from one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves.

Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Bask in the sheer wonder of the cosmos during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival. Come nightfall, Jasper transforms into a star-studded haven for astronomers, astrophotographers and nature enthusiasts alike for a full week of captivating celestial celebrations, starry night sessions and telescopic galaxy-gazing.

auroras at night at Lac Beuvert

Dark Sky Preserve

Did you know? Jasper National Park is the world’s largest accessible dark sky preserve in the world. Protecting our night sky from light pollution is extremely important to us. Learn more about the actions we take to reduce our energy consumption.

Orchestra setting lit up in red lights while stars above are in the night sky at Jasper Park Lodge's Symphony Under the Stars

Cosmic Concert in the Rockies

Follow the constellations to the shores of Lac Beauvert this October where you’ll find your seat at the most coveted celestial concert on this side of the Rockies – Symphony Under the Stars! Blanketed by thousands of twinkling stars, the lakeside plateau transforms into an illuminated amphitheater for a breathtaking performance by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings.

stars in night sky

Star-Studded Skies

The night sky is illuminated by thousands of twinkling stars, but some viewpoints shine brighter than others. Explore the top stargazing spots across Jasper National Park.

Stargaze the Spring Skies

The Planetarium

Join astronomy experts at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for a live virtual tour of local constellations. Add a stargazing experience to access views through the largest and most powerful telescopes in the Canadian Rockies.

Aurora Watch

On exceptionally clear nights, spend some extra time with your eyes to the sky. Hypnotic auroras paint the sky most commonly during September to November and February to March. To best predict aurora activity, find accurate readings on the Jasper Planetarium Astronomy Forecast.