Jasper Planetarium Dark Sky Package
Overview
Discover the wonders of the night sky with our award-winning star-gazing tour package! Start your tour in the Planetarium Dome Theatre and explore local First Nations constellations, the Milky Way, and even the edge of the universe!
After leaving the planetarium, head outside for a guided tour of the Rockies' largest, most powerful telescopes PLUS binoculars. If the sky is clear, you can look through the telescopes and learn about the science behind the Northern Lights, how to photograph Auroras, and even get your hands on meteorites, a Moon rock, and a Mars rock! Enjoy a live, interactive experience with 4K “instant replays” of past live views if it's too cloudy.
This 3-hour experience is open to all ages, except children under 4 who are not permitted in the Planetarium Dome Theatre. If you don't see the stars due to cloudy skies, you can always return with our two-year "Rain Check" at no additional charge! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the night sky!
After leaving the planetarium, head outside for a guided tour of the Rockies' largest, most powerful telescopes PLUS binoculars. If the sky is clear, you can look through the telescopes and learn about the science behind the Northern Lights, how to photograph Auroras, and even get your hands on meteorites, a Moon rock, and a Mars rock! Enjoy a live, interactive experience with 4K “instant replays” of past live views if it's too cloudy.
This 3-hour experience is open to all ages, except children under 4 who are not permitted in the Planetarium Dome Theatre. If you don't see the stars due to cloudy skies, you can always return with our two-year "Rain Check" at no additional charge! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the night sky!
Inclusions
- 2 year raincheck
- Free parking
- Admission to our Planetarium Dome Theatre, Telescopes experience & binoculars tour
- Q&A with our local Astronomy Guides
- Entry/Admission - The Jasper Planetarium
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Jasper Planetarium, 1 Old Lodge Road at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Come experience the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve and North America's smallest town with us.
Your tour starts at the Main Lodge of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, steps away from our 38-seat dome theatre. This unique experience is only available in Jasper, and it's more than a planetarium show—it's an interactive journey with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll get to explore the wonders of the night sky, from Indigenous constellations to the Aurora Borealis over mountain peaks, from views of Rocky Mountain glaciers from space to the edge of the universe and back. And don't forget to ask your guide questions after our descent back to Earth! Experience all of this and more from the comfort of a climate-controlled dome theatre.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: The Jasper Planetarium, 1 Old Lodge Road at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Come and explore the night sky with us! Put on your warmest clothes and join us outside the Planetarium to get an up-close and personal look at some of the most powerful telescopes in the Rocky Mountains. When the skies are clear, we'll provide guided viewing through our telescopes AND binoculars! Even if it's cloudy, you'll still get to see 4K replays of the views we capture during clear nights. Plus, you'll learn all about the science behind the Northern Lights, get tips on photographing Auroras, and have the chance to get your hands on a Moon rock, and even a Mars rock! Don't miss out - join us to explore the night sky!
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Jasper Planetarium, 1 Old Lodge Road at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Come experience the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve and North America's smallest town with us.
Your tour starts at the Main Lodge of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, steps away from our 38-seat dome theatre. This unique experience is only available in Jasper, and it's more than a planetarium show—it's an interactive journey with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll get to explore the wonders of the night sky, from Indigenous constellations to the Aurora Borealis over mountain peaks, from views of Rocky Mountain glaciers from space to the edge of the universe and back. And don't forget to ask your guide questions after our descent back to Earth! Experience all of this and more from the comfort of a climate-controlled dome theatre.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: The Jasper Planetarium, 1 Old Lodge Road at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Come and explore the night sky with us! Put on your warmest clothes and join us outside the Planetarium to get an up-close and personal look at some of the most powerful telescopes in the Rocky Mountains. When the skies are clear, we'll provide guided viewing through our telescopes AND binoculars! Even if it's cloudy, you'll still get to see 4K replays of the views we capture during clear nights. Plus, you'll learn all about the science behind the Northern Lights, get tips on photographing Auroras, and have the chance to get your hands on a Moon rock, and even a Mars rock! Don't miss out - join us to explore the night sky!
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers that cannot stand for long periods of time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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October 2023
Brilliant time at the Jasper planetarium. Really cool experience, our guide Rocco was amazing and really informative
Brilliant time at the Jasper planetarium. Really cool experience, our guide Rocco was amazing and really informative327marjb
October 2023
A great evening, enjoyed the planetarium show. Was a clear night so views with the telescopes were fantastic. Miguel was our host for the binocular viewing & was a delight. Can’t go wrong when you are educated and entertained at the same time!
A great evening, enjoyed the planetarium show. Was a clear night so views with the telescopes were fantastic. Miguel was our host for the binocular viewing & was a delight. Can’t go wrong when you are educated and entertained at the same time!FarAway771636
October 2023
Information was amazing and the presenter, Kayleen, made the information exciting and engaging. Only thing would like to see is near the end of the show, the screen splits and it was impossible to see both sections from our side. Would also love an additional indigenous constellation story!!! ...
Information was amazing and the presenter, Kayleen, made the information exciting and engaging. Only thing would like to see is near the end of the show, the screen splits and it was impossible to see both sections from our side. Would also love an additional indigenous constellation story!!! Would go again.I5807THkimberlyo
October 2023
This was a great interactive experience and I learned more than I thought I would! Gaby was such a fun and knowledgeable host!!
This was a great interactive experience and I learned more than I thought I would! Gaby was such a fun and knowledgeable host!!teresamB5862IB
October 2023
Great experience. Greeted by Everly who couldn't have been friendlier and headed out for the whole Dark Sky package. The Planetarium portion was interesting though in this age of technology I thought it could have had a bigger wow factor. Once we headed out to the variety of telescope stations th...
Great experience. Greeted by Everly who couldn't have been friendlier and headed out for the whole Dark Sky package. The Planetarium portion was interesting though in this age of technology I thought it could have had a bigger wow factor. Once we headed out to the variety of telescope stations things got more interesting. Luckily the skies were clear enough to see planets... including Saturn and its rings! It was amazing. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and were so eager to impart what they know, in a language that we could understand. These people really do have their heads in the stars....and I mean that in a good way. Thanks to Tyler who really saw to it that we enjoyed the whole experience. Weather is a factor but if you can hit it right, it's a fabulous experience. Teresa and Terry Mdarrenhofer1984
October 2023
I went with a few friends. We were greeted by William Preston who did an excellent presentation, sharing his knowledge and opportunities to learn about the world/universe we live in. Lots to learn and discover, great opportunity to see things you can’t see in many parts of the world. Great jo...
I went with a few friends. We were greeted by William Preston who did an excellent presentation, sharing his knowledge and opportunities to learn about the world/universe we live in. Lots to learn and discover, great opportunity to see things you can’t see in many parts of the world. Great job by all the staff, but especially William Preston, who’s excellent narrative skills I would compare to that of David Attenborough.