Winter Skies of Jasper

Itinerary best for

Amateur Astronomers
Aurora Chasers
Outdoor Adventurers

A six-day winter road trip from Edmonton to Jasper, the world's second-largest Dark Sky Preserve, for crisp nights and brilliant starry skies.

Warm up in Edmonton with galleries, shopping and the bison of Elk Island, then drive west to Jasper. Peer through one of the Rockies' most powerful telescopes, catch a planetarium show and watch for the northern lights, with cross-country skiing and a food tour to fill your days.

At a glance

6-day itinerary
911 km (566 mi) total distance
11 hrs 3 mins drive time
Your starting point is in Edmonton

2 destinations

Starts in

Edmonton

Day 1 drive time: 56 min, 27 km (17 mi)

Day 1

Edmonton

Spend your first day experiencing what Edmonton is best known for – culture and entertainment.

Art Gallery of Alberta

You'll be immersed in art once that dramatic steel ribbon that wraps itself around the exterior of this cultural attraction is in sight. Situated in the heart of the Arts District downtown, visitors can discover historic, contemporary and touring exhibits on public tours or on your own.

A Local Favourite

West Edmonton Mall

You'll find more than shopping inside this mega mall. Though with 800 stores and restaurants, you likely won't leave empty handed. Go ice skating, hit the water slides, play a round of mini golf or hop on a rollercoaster – all under one roof.

Neon Sign Museum

The first of its kind in Canada, the outdoor Neon Sign Museum is flashy, fun and free. The City of Edmonton collected and restored these advertising gems turned art forms – now installed in the ICE District. Each vintage sign tells a tale of Edmonton's past and makes for a great selfie backdrop.