Jasper Planetarium & Dark Sky Preserve
Jasper Planetarium
A planetarium within the world's second-largest dark-sky preserve. After a dome-screen presentation, visitors observe through a large telescope.
Jasper National Park was designated a dark-sky preserve in 2011, covering about 11,000 square kilometers. The planetarium is located in the Jasper Park Lodge area. Visitors first listen to a stargazing talk inside an inflatable dome, then head outdoors to observe star clusters and planets through the largest astronomical telescope in the Rockies. The program takes about 1.5 hours and starts at around C$70, with reservations required. In October, the park holds a Dark Sky Festival with lectures and concerts. For self-guided stargazing, head to Pyramid Lake, Medicine Lake, or other places far from city lights.
Opening hours
Evening sessions; reservation required
Nearby sights
- Lac Beauvert & Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Old Fort Point
- Jasper Townsite
- Patricia & Pyramid Lakes
- Maligne Canyon
- Jasper SkyTram
- Valley of the Five Lakes
- Marmot Basin