JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Under the ambient glow of city light, it’s impossible to see more than a few stars. Not so in a dark sky preserve free from artificial light where star systems wheel freely across the night sky and the bright lights of civilization seem but a dream. Picture yourself in a mountain getaway surrounded by soaring peaks and ancient glaciers, an untouched wilderness of evergreens and turquoise lakes tucked into alpine valleys, where the sky stretches as far as you can see and the locals welcome you to look up.

Prepare to be blown away by the sheer number of heavenly bodies visible eliminating the skies of Jasper National Park. In the night sky, you can easily see the spine of the Milky Way, planets and countless constellations. Here, in the world’s largest dark sky preserve, there is no light interference. An excellent time to visit is during the three-day Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October! Gaze through telescopes to see the rings of Saturn and the faraway galaxies that we dreamt of as children. Learn the secrets of the night photography as you wish upon stars.

As you explore the galaxies, you might also witness one of the most surreal natural phenomena, the northern lights or aurora borealis. Imagine looking up and seeing a rich colours wisp and uncurl slowly across the night sky. Unravel the mysteries of the aurora borealis and the Milky Way. Hear the legends of creation and the Alberta folklore that surrounds such mesmerizing displays. Let the legends take you into the skies of Alberta.

Jasper National Park is located in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
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