Jasper SkyTram
Jasper SkyTram
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Jasper SkyTram is the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada. Gain a unique perspective on the majesty of Jasper National Park - an integral portion of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. Soar above sub-alpine vegetation, watching for wildlife below, as you gently ascend to the upper station located at 2,263 metres (7,425 feet). Stroll along the accessible, interpretive boardwalk or try hiking the 1.4 km trail to the summit of Whistlers Mountain at 2,463 metres (8,081 feet) for a panoramic view of six mountain ranges. This family-friendly ride on the Jasper SkyTram is the perfect experience for guests of all ages. Make sure to visit the gift shop at the upper station and enjoy a meal at the Summit Cafe. From late March to early May, you can rent snowshoes at the top of the Rockies for a truly Canadian experience.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Alexandra B1 contributionUK Sophie is a starI had an amazing time up the Skytram! Sophie (from London) did an amazing job at explaining all the facts as well as making us laugh! Offering to take photos as I was on my own and putting time in with people and taking photos at the top for me! Thanks again to the team! First time snowshoeing and in Jasper!Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 16 April 2024
- Rachel & Andy393 contributionsStunning View surrounded by mountains.Visited: 31/05/2023. Absolutely breathtaking views of Jasper and the surrounding mountains, the skytram is pretty quick to the top but the views around and below are amazing. Trees look like matchsticks. We both loved being at the top, and even had lunch up there. Would highly recommend a visit here if you are in Jasper.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 April 2024
- KarenosaurusLoganholme, Australia126 contributionsMust do when in JasperBreathtaking views from the top, the scenery is spectacular plus easy access. Great way to spend an hour or two. For those who want to walk to the mountain peak you can but you need proper ice walking shoes as it’s slippery at times. Well worth the effort.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 May 2024
- Lynn MMountain Home, Arkansas174 contributionsThe Best Views ever!The best views from top of the world (or so it seems) We were here when the snow was still on the summit, so hiking was tricky. The views were incredible, even on a semi rainy day. We had lunch at the cafe at the top, and it was tasty. It wasn't terribly busy, so they were very nice about the length of the visit ( the cable car can only accommodate a certain number)Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 14 May 2024
- ash6828 contributionsSpectacularTraveled the sky tram at 18:00hrs on a Friday and the place was literally deserted. We got straight on our tram and spent approximately 40 mins at the top soaking in the stunning views on this beautiful may evening. It isn’t cheap but in our opinion was well worth it for the spectacular views.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 June 2024
- Elsa C. L.New York City, New York4,953 contributionsFreezing windMr. Fynlo operated the tram ride up for us. He did an excellent job in sharing a lot of interesting information about the area! His knowledge of Jasper is admirable. The 1.2 km hike from the tram dock, where there is a Cafe and gift shop with wraparound viewing areas, to the summit look uninteresting as it is barren. The wind was whipping and extremely cold at the time. If you plan on hiking to the summit, layer with warm clothes and have hats and gloves. There is no boardwalk unlike at the top of the Banff Gondola. The view is beautiful. My son identified the island that we walked to in order to see the Pyramid Mountain up-close. It was amazing to see such a long freight train from all the way up!Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 7 June 2024
- Chintan S7 contributionsFoggy yet memorable!Crew: 5 stars Restaurant service at the top: 4 stars Overall: Excellent Honest people. Before purchasing the tickets, you have the option to checkout the views from the top. It didn't seem like a money making business to me. Thank you for a wonderful experience.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 June 2024
- furryjen78Stanton Harcourt, United Kingdom84 contributionsGreat view, but book in advanceWe booked last minute for the first tram of the day and we’re glad we did. Don’t expect to turn up and get on one, they are packed! What you need to realise is that there are only 2 gondolas on action so the number of people is very restricted. However! The lower number of people means that there aren’t hordes stomping around the mountain! We chose a sunny morning, and as it was mid June there was still snow at the top when we did the walk up to the summit. It was definitely winter clothing weather. The views from the top of Jasper and the surrounding mountains are seriously impressive though. Just be prepared to book in advance and be squeezed into a gondola cheek by jowl with 20 other people.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 June 2024
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Indiana41 contributions
July 2022
Even though we purchased tickets online, selecting our times for flights up and back, to avoid standing in line at the event, When we arrived, we were told the QR machine was not working and we had to stand in line anyway to pick up tickets, almost missing our time slot. Then, during our return on the gondola, twice the amount of people that were in our flight up, were crammed into the sky tram gondola. It was so crowded we could hardly breathe. The staff told us they were doing a safety check and one gondola was out of commission so both groups of people went in our gondola. Not only was it uncomfortable, it was also worrisome and four days later, I tested positive for COVID 19. We were left with the opinion that this attraction was disorganized, inefficient, and taking chances. We would never have traveled in a gondola that was so packed with people, had we been told before we were at the top of the mountain.
Written 3 August 2022
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Donald B
Calgary, Canada16 contributions
Sept 2020
What a view from the top. You can see up and down the valleys leading into and out of the Jasper town site - north and east towards Edmonton, south to Lake Louise and west towards Kamloops and Prince George. We did find the pricing a touch on the high side at $54.00 each (plus GST) for the round trip ticket to the summit. Fortunately, the weather gods were with us and the temperatures were warm with no wind.
Written 10 September 2020
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dionne373
Cochrane, Canada56 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Went up on the first car, it was extremely cloudy (we were aware of the weather and they offered a refund, but had also said visibility was good at the top), so couldn't see much, but that was alright. It is advertised that you get a private guide that will give a presentation on the ride up, the operator didn't speak other than to warn of swaying when we went past a tower. Super windy and freezing once off the car, but still hiked to the false summit, incredible views and had the place nearly to ourselves. Operator on the way down was nice and mentioned they don't do a presentation on the way down like they do on the way up (😑), but was willing to answer questions.
Written 8 August 2020
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Stephen Q
Cornwall, UK27 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
The skytram was ok, however avoid the overpriced cafe at the top, the staff are really not interested, especially one called Harry who took our order which by the way was a couple of drinks and then whoever made them left them on the counter for at least 10 mins, I always give tips but on this occasion I will not. This is a shame really as it has potential but maybe the staff need to retrain in hospitality. Am not recommending the cafe at all. Use at your own peril.
Written 6 June 2024
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Elsa C. L.
New York City, NY4,953 contributions
June 2024 • Family
Mr. Fynlo operated the tram ride up for us. He did an excellent job in sharing a lot of interesting information about the area! His knowledge of Jasper is admirable.
The 1.2 km hike from the tram dock, where there is a Cafe and gift shop with wraparound viewing areas, to the summit look uninteresting as it is barren. The wind was whipping and extremely cold at the time.
If you plan on hiking to the summit, layer with warm clothes and have hats and gloves.
There is no boardwalk unlike at the top of the Banff Gondola.
The view is beautiful. My son identified the island that we walked to in order to see the Pyramid Mountain up-close.
It was amazing to see such a long freight train from all the way up!
The 1.2 km hike from the tram dock, where there is a Cafe and gift shop with wraparound viewing areas, to the summit look uninteresting as it is barren. The wind was whipping and extremely cold at the time.
If you plan on hiking to the summit, layer with warm clothes and have hats and gloves.
There is no boardwalk unlike at the top of the Banff Gondola.
The view is beautiful. My son identified the island that we walked to in order to see the Pyramid Mountain up-close.
It was amazing to see such a long freight train from all the way up!
Written 7 June 2024
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Megamatt1984
Coronation, Canada201 contributions
June 2024 • Family
$150 up and down for my family of 3( two small children) $22 for a dozen chicken wings at the restaurant. Gift shop prices so expensive even my 9 year old passed up on the candy. Everything really showing its age and of course you get people from all over the world just completely ignorant to the staff because they got stuck at the top of the mountain when a storm rolled in. Your in the top of a mountain, grow up!! Not the staffs fault YOU chose to ride up. I haven't been to Jasper in about 7 years but it used to be my go to over Banff because the price gouging wasn't nearly as bad....that has changed.
Written 23 June 2024
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LJAMaidenhead
Maidenhead, UK125 contributions
Sept 2022
This was a bit of a treat to travel in an old cable car. The view at the top is stunning but expect a hard walk to the summit. If you can, eat in the restaurant, the views are stunning and the food is great, far better than you would expect at the top of a cable car!
Written 25 September 2022
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Tushar R
Montreal, Canada8 contributions
Aug 2022
The sky tram was very cool and we even had lunch at the restaurant after our hike. Our tram tour guide was from Australia and very knowledgeable. He gave us information about all the mountains surrounding us as we went up to the top. The hike might look easy, but with the altitude change and the 200 m elevation on the hike, it took us a good hour to get to the top. It does get very windy so packing a windproof jacket would definitely be advisable. The best thing to do is take your time to get to the top and just take a break when you think you need it. Our tram operator told us to drink lots of water and take breaks when we need it, and honestly that did help a lot.
Written 10 September 2022
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ash68
28 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Traveled the sky tram at 18:00hrs on a Friday and the place was literally deserted. We got straight on our tram and spent approximately 40 mins at the top soaking in the stunning views on this beautiful may evening. It isn’t cheap but in our opinion was well worth it for the spectacular views.
Written 1 June 2024
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Gwilym E
6 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Really helpful and friendly staff on the sky tram. But only one real walk at the top which is tough but fairly short, However, it’s quite far out of town and there seems to be no way to reach the tram except by expensive shuttle buses run by tour companies. Also the buses do not run often or in time with when the gondolas actually come down, which can vary depending on weather, meaning you could be stranded in the middle of nowhere for over an hour waiting for the next bus. I would probably go by taxi next time.
Written 27 May 2024
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Scenic22086603053
Leduc, Canada
Trying to book 2 tickets for skytram for July 14 2020 but it keeps on saying there is an error. I put in the all the info correctly. Need it for after 12 pm.
Thank you
Written 12 July 2020
Must be a connection problem i’m not sure. You can get tickets when you arrive there. Because of the pandemic, there’s not a lot of tourists/visitors or people lining up to get tickets which to me is good. There’s lots of time available for you. Just make sure you get there before five in the afternoon as that is when they close. Enjoy.
Written 12 July 2020
I have seen some kids on the top but I am not sure for babies.
Written 1 July 2020
I will be in Calgary for new years. I searched and everyone has advised not to drive in winter unless "you are used to winter driving". If I drive slowly, then also it is not advisable to drive from Calgary to Banff to Jasper and back?
Written 30 November 2019
Hi We drove from Jasper to Banff and then on to Calgary
in mid-September in a normal car, however, we did see signs in the Jasper/Banff national park advising that some through roads would be closed I believe the end of October
If you try the Jasper National Park website they can tell you the snow depths however beware that some of the minor roads to the sites are twisty and could be dangerous A 4 wheel drive is a must with hot drinks /food, warm clothes just in case !
Hope this doesn't sound too discouraging but ask on line
Written 15 December 2019
Hello. From the time you arrive at the Skytram, line up with having got tickets online, and ride up on the Skytram, how long does it take to hike further to the top for picture taking? Am just wondering how much time in total to allow for the whole experience.
- Barb
Written 16 September 2019
I believe 3 to 4 hours will be more than sufficient.
Written 20 September 2019
There was plenty of parking but some of it was a fair walk at the busiest times.
Written 1 December 2019
Global94230
Edmonton, Canada
Can I buy a ticket up and walk down or vice versa? If so, what is the cost of a one way ticket?
Written 25 August 2019
Hello, yes, one-way tickets are available for purchase. They are available only from the upper terminal. For the 2019 season, one-way tickets are $24.65 + 5% GST, which is 50% off the regular rate.
Written 28 August 2019
Hi. Will be in Jasper early June and want to take the SkyTram. Do you recommend booking the date in advance? If so, we have flexibility in the day of the week and time of day...any recommendations? Thank you.
Written 17 March 2019
We used the Skytram in early September, we just turned up late morning and had a 45 minute wait. No big problem, just had a coffee while we waited
Written 18 March 2019
How is accessibility with wheelchair of skytram and mountain path on the top? My son cannot walk independently.
Written 6 March 2019
How is accessibility with wheelchair of skytram and mountain path on the top? My son cannot walk independently.
Written 6 March 2019
The Jasper Skytram ride and boardwalk at the top is all wheelchair accessible. You can enjoy spectacular views from the boardwalk that wraps around the upper terminal.
The restaurant at the top unfortunately isn't. If you want to leave the boardwalk and continue onto the trail that leads to the top of the mountain, this would be harder in a wheelchair. It is a well made path, wide enough for a wheelchair, but it is steep in sections and there would probably be obstacles like rocks and bumpy sections to navigate.
Written 6 March 2019
The tram ride is very short. Not even 10 minutes. However, there is a trail from where you get off that leads to Whistlers Summit. There is an easier trail that has several switchbacks or a harder (more direct route) to the top. Both trails are excellent and easy to walk on. There is a very large flat area at the top to explore all of the amazing views. I highly recommend hiking to the top. You certainly won't regret it!! Enjoy!!
Written 8 September 2018
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