Jasper in January

Get ready to celebrate the best and the brightest this season has to offer. For decades, Jasper in January has been the nexus for joyful mountain culture and good times in any weather. Rediscover this playful festival with the help of your favourite winter activities, now featuring some fresh new twists. Snag great deals on ski, spa and multi-day stays, all served in a tall glass of sparkling mountain wonderland.

Skiing! Sleigh rides! Dog sledding, and more!

Highlights include:

• Poutine Showdown: We are looking to award ‘Jasper’s Top Poutine’. Restaurants around town will create their unique, tastiest, or craziest poutine!
• After Dark: From live bands and DJs to comedy shows and unique performances, there’s something for everyone.
• Mountain Malanka: UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival presents in the Mountain Malanka – a Ukrainian New Years Celebration in Jasper!
• Street Party and Fireworks: At the Annual Jasper in January Street Party, we’re going to party like it’s 1989 – the year this festival was born. Celebrate the lighter side of winter and relive the rad heyday of gnarly mountain ski culture.
• Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament: Hockey as it should be at the Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament. Pond hockey on Lake Mildred in the Rocky Mountains!
• Festival of Galaxies: From the stunning spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy to the massive core of the Andromeda Galaxy (home to 1 trillion suns), to active galactic nuclei at the edge of time, you’ll have the chance to see these ‘cities of stars’ at their best.. all through the most powerful telescopes in the Rockies.
• Sleigh Rides on Pyramid Lake: Take a magical sleigh ride across Pyramid Lake, stunning views of Pyramid Mountain will greet you, listen to the bells as our teams make there way across the lake driven by local experienced guides.

Who is it for?

All ages – Family & Adult events.

Tickets : Free and ticketed.

Admission to Jasper National Park is Required.

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

At the door

Date & Time:
January 16 – February 1, 2026 – Schedule

Venue & Address :

Various Venues, Jasper National Park