Planetarium Experience ONLY
World-exclusive all-weather indoor astronomy tour
(DAILY: Dec 1 – April 21)
Join our LIVE astronomy experts inside for a fun, funny, inspirational, audience-participation tour exploring Jasper Dark Sky Preserve – the world’s largest accessible astronomy park…Every evening in our world-exclusive 50-seat domed theatre experience (also available, tour outside with the largest telescope in the Rockies as an additional experience
Inside the planetarium, your guide will share:
- local aboriginal constellations
- views of the Northern Lights from Jasper and take you into space orbiting above the Rockies…and on to the edge of the universe…all in about 35-40 minutes
- There will be lots of audience-participation, so be sure to ask lots of questions or maybe try a hands-on activity!
Winter Start Times 7:45 pm (Dec 1 – April 21) most nights:
Adults: $29.00
Youth (4-17): $15.00
(not including 5% GST tax)
Location: Main Lodge at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Telescope-Planetarium COMBO
Ultimate Jasper Dark Sky Experience
WINTER Dec 1 – April 21 at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Join astronomy experts at The Jasper Planetarium for a full evening exploring Jasper Dark Sky Preserve – the world’s largest accessible astronomy park – starting inside our world-exclusive domed theatre THEN outside with the largest telescope in the Rockies
First, join our astronomy experts in our 50-seat dome theatre for a LIVE virtual tour the world’s largest accessible dark sky preserve. Inside the planetarium, your guide will share local aboriginal constellations, views of the Northern Lights from Jasper, and take you into space orbiting above the Rockies and on to the edge of the universe…all in about 35-40 minutes.
Then, come outside for an all-weather telescope experience** where you will:
-tour of the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies
-see recent 4K Jasper sky imagery from our new video telescope
-get tips on how to use your DSLR camera to photograph the Milky Way and auroras*
-experience weather-permitting LIVE guided views of objects in our Solar System and deep space as seen through our telescopes
We may also have the chance to see a meteor or even the Northern Lights.
Daily Winter Start Times 8:45 pm (Dec 7 – April 21) most nights:
Adults: $65.00
Youth (4-17): $25.00
(not including 5% GST)
Location: Main Lodge at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
