In 2011, Jasper was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, due to its limited light pollution that creates ideal conditions for dark sky viewing. The Jasper Dark Sky Festival began with the

goal of celebrating and preserving this status.

WHAT IS A DARK SKY PRESERVE?PRESENTS

LAKE ANNETTEThe Tim’s coffee truck will be at Beyond the Stars event on Oct. 19th and 20th to ensure you keep caffeinated/warm!

624 CONNAUGHT DRDark Sky Dark Heff – a smooth chocolaty wheat beer.

NIGHT SKYDSLR Photography Tips

JASPER'S TOPStargazing Spots

DON'T MISS

T-shirts, sweaters & toques available at Friends of Jasper National Park 500 Connaught (Info Centre)

Exposure should sit around 15-25 sec, longer than 30 sec can start to show very small star trails.

Set white balance to tungsten or fluorescent (auto balance tends to create an orange night sky).

Shoot your photographs in raw format to preserve the best editing.

25 second exposure f/2.8 ISO 1600

30 second exposure f/4 ISO 1600 (for lens that doesn’t open to f/2.8)

30 second exposure f/2.8 ISO 3200 (for cameras that support higher ISO)

COFFEE / TIM'S COFFEE TRUCK

BEER / JASPER BREWING CO.

LAKE ANNETTE

EXPOSURE

WHITEBALANCE

FORMAT

DSLR SETTINGS

(NO MOON)

OLD FORT POINT

MALIGNELAKE

PYRAMIDISLAND

MEDICINE LAKE

JASPER PLANETARIUM

6 KM FROM JASPERTOWARDS FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

2 KM SOUTH OF JASPER

48 KM SOUTHEAST OF JASPER

7 KM NORTH OF JASPER TOWNSITE

25 KM SOUTHEAST OF JASPER

JASPER TOWNSITE, MARMOT LODGE

Take Hwy 16 towards Edmonton, then turn right on Maligne Lake Road.

Take Hwy 93A leaving Jasper, and turn left immediately after crossing Hwy 16.

Take Hwy 16 towards Edmonton, then turn right on Maligne Lake Road.

Up Pyramid Lake Road and 1 km past Pyramid Lake Resort.

Take Hwy 16 towards Edmonton, then turn right on Maligne Lake Road.

86 Connaught Drive. Dayor night, rain or shine.

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wear the stars on your sleeve with new dark sky merch

PHOTO PARKSCANADA / ROGIER GRUYS

2:00-2:45PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

2:00-2:45PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

7:45-8:30PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

9:00PMMARMOT LODGE

$55

3:00PMMARMOTLODGE

$39

3:00PM

MARMOT LODGE

$39

3:00PM MARMOTLODGE

$39

5:45-10:00PM JASPER SKYTRAM

$99-$129

5:45-10:00PM JASPER SKYTRAM

$99-$129

7:45-8:30PM MARMOT LODGE

$29

5:45-10:00PM JASPER SKYTRAM

$99-$129

5:45-10:00PM JASPER SKYTRAM

$99-$129

7:45-8:30PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

8:00-9:30PM

FAIRMONTJASPER PARKLODGE

$119-$179

OCTOBER 13-OCTOBER 20

JASPER

$3,900

8:00-11:00PM

LAKEANNETTE

FREE

8:00-11:00PM

LAKEANNETTE

FREE

7:00-9:00PM

JASPERACTIVITYCENTREPARKING LOT

$100

3:00-5:00PM

JASPERACTIVITYCENTREPARKING LOT

$60

9:00-11:00PM LAKE ANNETTEPARKING LOT #13

FREE

9:00-11:00PM LAKE ANNETTEPARKING LOT #13

FREE

9:00 PM-12:00AM MARMOT LODGE

$89

7:45-11:00PM MARMOT LODGE

$89

9:00PM-12:00AM MARMOT LODGE

$89

9:00PM-12:00AM MARMOT LODGE$89

9:00PM-12:00AMMARMOT LODGE

$89

10:00PM-1:00AM MARMOT LODGE

$89

11:00AM-12:00PM CHABATHEATRE

$15

11:30AM-1:30PM THE OLIVEBISTRO

$99

9:30-11:00PM

ORSO TRATTORIA AT FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

$199

10:00AM-2:00PM

JASPERJUNIOR SENIORHIGH SCHOOL

FREE

9:00PM-12:00AM MARMOT LODGE

$89

7:45-8:30PM

MARMOT LODGE

$29

12:00-12:45PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

1:00-1:45PM MARMOT LODGE

$29

7:45-8:30PM MARMOT LODGE

$29

2:00-2:45PM MARMOT LODGE

$29

1:00-2:00PM CHABATHEATRE

$15

2:00-2:45PM MARMOT LODGE

$29

7:45-8:30PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

9:00PM JASPERLEGION

$10

2:00-2:45PM

MARMOTLODGE

$29

7:45-8:30PM MARMOT LODGE

$29

9:45PM-12:00AM MARMOT LODGE

$35

11:30AM-1:30PM THE OLIVEBISTRO

$99

2:00-2:45PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

1:00-2:30PM CHABATHEATRE

$5

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Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Get the story of Jasper's dark sky preserve via a dome theatre experience then tour the largest, most powerful telescope in the Rockies.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look atsafety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Tour the solar system with powerful telescopes atop Whistlers Mt. Includes return Skytram Flight, dark sky photography workshop. 3 course meal packages available.

Tour the solar system with powerful telescopes atop Whistlers Mt. Includes return Skytram Flight, dark sky photography workshop. 3 course meal packages available.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Tour the solar system with powerful telescopes atop Whistlers Mt. Includes return Skytram Flight, dark sky photography workshop. 3 course meal packages available.

Tour the solar system with powerful telescopes atop Whistlers Mt. Includes return Skytram Flight, dark sky photography workshop. 3 course meal packages available.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings perform under the stars. Individual tickets starting from $119. Meal package available.

Join photographers Jeff Bartlett, Jack Fusco and Ivan Olafsson for an incredible week-long dark sky photography workshop.

Stargaze lakeside with free and interactive programming from Telus World of Science-Edmonton, Parks Canada interpreters and more.

Stargaze lakeside with free and interactive programming from Telus World of Science-Edmonton, Parks Canada interpreters and more.

Astronauts and identical twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly discuss their extraordinary careers and life perspectives in this Keynote talk.

This festival favourite brings together a diverse panel of experts for fascinating discussion and interactive participation.

Embrace the dark side and experience the star rich skies of Jasper National Park. Bring a flashlight for this easy 2.4 km guided hike.

Embrace the dark side and experience the star rich skies of Jasper National Park. Bring a flashlight for this easy 2.4 km guided hike.

Travel to a specially selected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Travel to a specially selected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Travel to a speciallyselected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Travel to a specially selected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Travel to a speciallyselected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Travel to a specially selected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Astronomer Scott Ransom and science journalist Nadia Drake tackle the what, how & why of a map that uses pulsars to guide celestial explorers back to Earth.

Mix food & science at this fun, interactive event with quirky cooking demos, unique flavours and a 3-course meal & cocktail. Ages: 12+

Join many of festival speakers for an exclusive evening of stargazing through telescopes and mingling over delicious cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Fairmont's ORSO Restaurant.

Explore astronomy, optics, chemistry and more with hands-on demonstrations, experiments and displays with staff from TELUS World of Science-Edmonton for live demos with Emily Calandrelli, Diana Cowern, Matt Russo and Josh Classen. Don’t miss the digital inflatable planetarium!

Travel to a speciallyselected site and tour the largest, most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Presentation will include: camera tips, 5-minute timelapse video, stories from an astro-photography road trip.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Live music by award-winning indie pop band Rvnners, and a science trivia challenge hosted by Canadian television personality Alan Nursall.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Tour the largest, most powerful telescope in the Rockies, learn how telescopes work & see the latest archived imagery from Jasper's night skies. Dress warm; weather not guaranteed.

Mix food & science at this fun, interactive event with quirky cooking demos, unique flavours and a 3-course meal & cocktail. Ages: 12+

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

SKYGLOW Project is an entertaining and educational time-lapse video and book series exploring North America’s remaining magnificent night skies. Free admission for kids 12 and under.

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM & TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE COMBO

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

JASPER SKYTRAM STAR SESSION JASPER SKYTRAM STAR SESSION

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER SKYTRAM STAR SESSION

JASPER SKYTRAM STAR SESSION

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS

DARK SKY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WIT H JEFF B AR TLE T T, JACK FUSCO & IVAN OL AFS SON

BEYONDTHE STARS

BEYONDTHE STARS

VIP STARGAZING RECEPTION

KEYNOTE:THE KELLYBROTHERS

SPACEtalks

“TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR” GUIDED HIKE WITH PARKS CANADA

“TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR” GUIDED HIKE WITH PARKS CANADA

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

FINDING EARTH:A ROADMAP FOR ALIENS

JASPER FOOD TOURS AND OLIVE BISTRO PRESENTS: FOOD LAB

BIG BANG EXPO PRESENTED BY TWOSE

AURORA-GAZING / STARGAZING AT MALIGNE CANYON

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

STAR TALES AND TIMELAPSES WITH JACK FUSCO & JEFF B AR TLE T T

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

AFTER DARK WITH RVNNERS AND ALAN NURSALL

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE

JASPER FOOD TOURS AND OLIVE BISTRO PRESENTS: FOOD LAB

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

SKYGLOW: PRESENTED BY LUMICAN

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

3:00PM MARMOTLODGE

$39

2:00-5:00PM MARMOTLODGE

$39

3:00PM MARMOTLODGE

$39

3:00PM MARMOTLODGE

$39

4:00-7:00PM JASPERMUSEUM

FREE

6:00-8:00PM JASPERMUSEUM

FREE

7:00-9:00PM HERITAGE FIRE HALLFREE

7:00-9:00PM HERITAGEFIRE HALL

FREE

7:00PM HABITAT FOR THE ARTS$20

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Come to the opening reception night. An Art Exhibition about the cosmos, fields of stars and luminous nebula. Donations encouraged.

Come to the Artist Talk night. An Art Exhibition about the cosmos, fields of stars and luminous nebula. *Free admission sponsored by Mountain Galleries.

Sidewalk astronomy in the town of Jasper! A Parks Interpreter will have an assortment of telescopes and binoculars set up for moon viewing.

Sidewalk astronomy in the town of Jasper! A Parks Interpreter will have an assortment of telescopes and binoculars set up for moon viewing.

Constellation Folklore & History presenation with STEM Astrophysicist Cody Sogge.

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

DESTANNE NORRIS: STELLAR ‘GROUNDED IN THE DARK NIGHT SKY

DESTANNE NORRIS: STELLAR ‘GROUNDED IN THE DARK NIGHT SKY

MOON VIEWING WITH PARK S C ANADA

MOON VIEWING WITH PARK S C ANADA

CONSTELLATION FOLKLORE & HISTORY

THE PANELEmily Calandrelli

Leland MelvinScott RansomNadia Drake

Seth Shostak

Note: no parking; complimentary shuttle to/from town

Note: no parking; complimentary shuttle to/from town

17WEDNESDAY

2:00-2:45PM

MARMOTLODGE

$29

7:15-8:00PM MARMOTLODGE

$29

9:00PMMARMOTLODGE

$55

3:00PM

MARMOTLODGE

$39

9:00PM MARMOT LODGE $55

9:45PM-12:00AMMARMOTLODGE

$35

7:45-8:30PM

MARMOTLODGE

$29

9:45PM-12:00AM MARMOTLODGE

$35

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Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Get the story of Jasper's dark sky preserve via a dome theatre experience then tour the largest, most powerful telescope in the Rockies.

Enjoy the planetarium experience then look at safety-filtered views of solar flares and other details on the Sun with a local expert.

Get the story of Jasper's dark sky preserve via a dome theatre experience then tour the largest, most powerful telescope in the Rockies.

Tour the largest, most powerful telescope in the Rockies, learn how telescopes work & see the latest archived imagery from Jasper's night skies. Dress warm; weather not guaranteed.

Explore Jasper's dark sky preserve and view First Nations constellations, the northern lights and more in this interactive theatre show.

Tour the largest, most powerful telescope in the Rockies, learn how telescopes work & see the latest archived imagery from Jasper's night skies. Dress warm; weather not guaranteed.

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM & TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE COMBO

SOLAR-GAZING & PLANETARIUM

JASPER PLANETARIUM & TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE COMBO

JASPER TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE

JASPER PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE

JASPER TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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