Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour
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. 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 1.5-hour experience is open to ages 4 and up, and 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!
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Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour
What's included in Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour
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The Jasper Planetarium
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.
The Jasper Planetarium
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. 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!
Inclusions
- Q&A with our local Astronomy Guides
- 2 Year Rain Check
- Admission to our Planetarium Dome Theatre and Telescopes Tour
- Free Parking
- Gratuities
- Food and Drink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers that cannot stand for long periods of time
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Driving guests can park in P1-P4; P1 is closest to the Planetarium. Check-in 15 mins early at the Retail Desk inside the Main Lodge. Walk straight past the front desk; our Retail Desk is in the SW corner of the lobby, across from the Emerald Lounge. Enjoy your tour!
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Ticket Redemption
Guests who drive to the Jasper Park Lodge can park in any available parking lot (P1, P2, P3, or P4. P1 is closest to the Jasper Planetarium). You must check in 15 minutes before tour departure at our Planetarium Retail Desk inside the Main Lodge at Jasper Park Lodge. Once you enter the lodge, walk straight past the front desk, and our Retail desk will be in the SW of the main lobby, directly across from the Emerald Lounge.