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Enjoy a gourmet 3-course dinner by Pyramid Lake followed by a hands-on stargazing experience under Alberta’s pristine Rocky Mountain skies. Capture stunning celestial views and participate in interactive activities that bring the cosmos closer than ever.
Enjoy a gourmet 3-course dinner by Pyramid Lake followed by a hands-on stargazing experience under Alberta’s pristine Rocky Mountain skies. Capture stunning celestial views and participate in interactive activities that bring the cosmos closer than ever.
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Experience a magical 2.5-hour evening at Jasper Planetarium's Stargazer's Lakeside Dinner, located at Pyramid Lake Lodge in the heart of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Begin your night with a delicious, carefully crafted 3-course dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients, all served with stunning views of Pyramid Lake. After dining, join an interactive stargazing session led by expert guides. You'll gain hands-on experience with powerful telescopes, capturing breathtaking celestial images and discovering constellations. The adventure continues with unique activities such as creating your own aurora and holding a genuine meteorite, making the night both educational and unforgettable. As you look up at the clear, dark skies of Jasper National Park, one of the world's designated Dark Sky Preserves, you'll witness the magic of the stars like never before. This private event combines gourmet dining, scientific exploration, and awe-inspiring natural beauty to create a truly special outdoor experience perfect for astronomy lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels as the adventure requires minimal physical exertion and mostly seated dining with light walking.
Yes, the experience is family-friendly, but children should be comfortable with being outdoors after dark.
Powerful telescopes are provided as part of the interactive stargazing adventure.
Cancellations require 48 hours' notice for a full refund; please check directly with Jasper Planetarium for detailed terms.
Yes, the menu can accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, and other dietary needs with prior notice.
Late fall through early spring offers the highest chance to witness the aurora borealis in Jasper.
Transportation is not included; guests need to arrange their own travel to and from the lodge.
Pyramid Lake Lodge has a rich history dating back to early Canadian explorers and indigenous communities who revered this area.
Jasper National Park is committed to dark sky preservation and minimization of light pollution to protect nocturnal wildlife and star visibility.
Jasper Planetarium is a public astronomy experience provider based in Jasper, Alberta, located within the world's largest accessible dark sky preserve. The operation offers guided planetarium shows, outdoor telescope sessions, and curated combination experiences paired with local hotels. Popular offerings include a 40–45 minute indoor planetarium tour that features Indigenous constellations, guided Northern Lights sequences, and a narrated journey to the edge of the universe; interactive outdoor telescope experiences at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge with powerful optics and touchless viewing; and a Stargazer's Lakeside Dinner at Pyramid Lake Lodge combining a three-course meal with guided stargazing. Several ticket types and add-on options accommodate different interests: planetarium-only sessions, telescope-only sessions, a planetarium-and-telescope combo, and add-on planetarium or telescope modules for hotel guests. Activities commonly include live telescope views, aurora-making demonstrations, meteorite handling, and basic astrophotography tips including Northern Lights and Milky Way photography. Sessions are led by trained astronomy guides who facilitate Q&A and hands-on learning. The business emphasizes guest safety and comfort with seasonal advice on warm clothing and touchless telescope protocols for outdoor programs. Partnerships with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Pyramid Lake Lodge enable convenient on-site experiences for hotel guests. Jasper Planetarium’s location in Jasper National Park and focus on dark-sky education make it a reliable choice for visitors seeking guided astronomy, night sky photography instruction, and cultural storytelling about Indigenous constellations. Bookings are available through partner lodges and direct reservation channels, with seasonal schedules that reflect optimal sky conditions and hotel event programming, and photography workshops seasonally.
Book with Jasper Planetarium