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Overview
Your evening begins with a pick-up from Jasper Park Lodge to embark on a daily wildlife discovery tour. Accompanied by expert guides, you'll have the opportunity to spot some of the park's most iconic wildlife. Whether big or small, Jasper is home to an array of fascinating creatures, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, foxes, coyotes, wolves, and moose. As you explore the park's breathtaking landscapes, your guides will ensure you don't miss any of its incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.
After your wildlife adventure, your guides will take you to the air-supported planetarium at Jasper Park Lodge, where you'll meet resident astronomy experts for a captivating cosmic experience. The program includes a tour of the largest telescope in the Rockies, where you'll learn how to photograph the night sky, view stunning images from recent nights through the new video scope, and—weather permitting—have the opportunity to gaze at celestial wonders through the telescopes.
This small-group experience, led by local expert guides, offers a unique and intimate journey through Jasper's natural beauty. Whether you're capturing wildlife or exploring galaxies, this tour combines the best of nature and the cosmos, making it perfect for photographers, nature lovers, and stargazing enthusiasts alike.
Highlights
Wildlife Discovery Tour
Telescope & Planetarium Experience
Expert Local Guides
FAQ
When are the Northern Lights visible from Jasper?
At Jasper’s latitude, we get to see some sort of aurora every 3-4 days (not factoring in for cloud cover). Such displays can last for a few minutes or a few hours (contrary to popular belief, auroras can be visible any month of the year, as long as it is dark.)
Even if an aurora isn’t easily visible to the naked eye, it may still be possible to get a photo of a green glow on the horizon.
For more, check out our Astronomy Forecast page
Will it be clear tonight?
Weather in the Jasper Rockies can change every few minutes.
Typically, in a given week, we are able to see something through our telescopes at some point in the evening roughly 6 out of 7 nights each week.
For more, check out our Astronomy Forecast page.
Will I get pictures of animals?
Photos are usually taken from the inside the vehicle or on the ground at a safe distance from the animals.
Where will we go?
Kindly note that the selected route is at the discretion of your guide. Stops will be made at a number of scenic spots to take photos of the incredible scenery as well as wherever we see wildlife. This could mean that we are on highways and other types of paved roads.
Where can we be picked up?
Pick-ups are available at all Jasper hotels and accommodations. Please note, there are no pick-ups at the Overlander Lodge, Miette Mountain Cabins, Jasper Campgrounds, Jasper East Cabins or Hinton.
If you are joining our tour from out of town, please select the VIA Rail Train Station as your pickup location as there is free parking in a public lot to the West end of the building. Please meet us at the bus shelter on the East end outside of the building for pick-up.
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Winter Wildlife Wild Skies: Jasper Planetarium Combo
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