The Jasper SkyTram is Canada‘s longest and highest guided aerial tramway, lifting visitors over 1,000 metres up Whistlers Mountain in Jasper National Park.
This guide was updated in July 2026. You can book through Viator to lock in your timed departure.
Jasper SkyTram quick facts
| Address | 1 Whistlers Mountain Rd, Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0 |
| Opening hours | In summer, 8am–10pm (last ride up 8:30pm), through 6 September |
| Admission | Adult from $64 (dynamic pricing) · Child (6–15) from $39 · Under 5 free |
| Nearest town | Town of Jasper, 10 minutes’ drive |
| Typical visit duration | 1 hour (boardwalk only) to 3 hours (boardwalk + summit hike + café) |
Why book Jasper SkyTram tickets?
- 🏛️ Canada’s longest and highest guided tram: built in 1964, climbing 1,000 metres in just over seven minutes.
- 🎟️ Kids Go Free right now: one free child admission per paying adult for the first two operating hours daily.
- 🌿 Late-night summer hours: the tram runs until 10pm in peak season, with the last ride up at 8:30pm.
- 📜 Pet-friendly: well-behaved dogs ride the tram with a $10 dog ticket, one of the very few gondola attractions to allow pets.
- 💰 Weather refund available: a full refund applies if the SkyTram closes due to weather on your booked day.
Jasper SkyTram opening hours
The SkyTram is seasonal and weather-dependent. Hours change noticeably through the season.
| Dates | Hours | Last ride up |
|---|---|---|
| 15 April – 15 May | 10am–6pm | 4:30pm |
| 16 May – 6 September | 8am–10pm | 8:30pm |
| 7 September – 25 October | 10am–6pm | 4:30pm |
The tram departs from both the lower and upper stations every nine minutes. The last tram down from the Upper Station departs ten minutes before posted closing time.
Jasper SkyTram ticket prices
The SkyTram uses dynamic pricing, so the exact figure varies based on booking date and demand. Booking online in advance consistently costs less than walk-up.
| Ticket type | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | from $64 (dynamic; can reach $80+ at peak) |
| Youth (6–15) | from approx. $39 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Dog ticket (per pet) | approx. $10 |
| 3-Course Dinner Package (tram + Summit Café meal) | higher rate; available 16 May – 6 Sept |
The Kids Go Free deal (one free child per paying adult, first two operating hours daily) is currently running and is the simplest way to cut costs for families. Book in advance through Viator to lock in a lower rate and avoid a long wait during July and August when slots sell out.
How to get there
By car: Travel southwest from the town of Jasper on Connaught Drive, which becomes the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93). Cross the Miette River bridge and follow the directional sign to the SkyTram. Turn right onto Whistlers Road and drive 4km to the parking lot. The total drive is about 10 minutes from town.
By shuttle: Sundog Tours operates a daily shuttle from hotels in town and from the centre of Jasper directly to the SkyTram base station. A one-way ticket costs $6 and a return costs $10.
Note: There is no public transport to the SkyTram; a car or the Sundog shuttle are the only options.
Parking
Parking is free at the SkyTram base station for this Canadian cable car. Arrive early on busy summer days, since the lot can fill by mid-morning during peak season.
How long to spend at the Jasper SkyTram
| Activity combination | Time |
|---|---|
| Tram ride and boardwalk only | 1 hour |
| Tram, boardwalk, and Summit Café | 1.5–2 hours |
| Tram, boardwalk, and summit hike | 1.5–2 hours |
| Tram, hike, and Summit Café | 2–3 hours |
Accessibility
The SkyTram and the outdoor boardwalk at the Upper Station are accessible for most visitors. However, the Summit Café on the second floor of the Upper Station is not wheelchair accessible. The summit hiking trail above the boardwalk is a moderate-to-steep unpaved alpine path and isn’t suitable for most wheelchair users. Dogs are permitted on leash throughout the boardwalk and trail.
What to see from the Jasper SkyTram
The tram ride itself. A seven-minute ascent in an enclosed cabin staffed by a flight guide, who narrates the geology, flora, and history of the area as the valley floor drops away below.
The boardwalk and viewing platforms. Step off the tram into the high alpine zone at 2,263 metres, with panoramic views over the Athabasca Valley, the town of Jasper, and up to six mountain ranges on a clear day.
The Whistlers Summit Trail. A 1.4km hike from the Upper Station gains a further 200 metres of elevation to 2,463m, where the views on a clear day include Mount Robson — the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies — to the north.
Wildlife at altitude. Hoary marmots (whose whistle gave Whistlers Mountain its name), pikas, bighorn sheep, and Columbia ground squirrels are regularly spotted around the upper station and trail.
The Summit Café. A full-service restaurant on the second floor of the Upper Station, open with panoramic mountain views from 8:30am to 9pm in peak season, and with a separate three-course Dinner Package available by advance booking.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check the webcam before you go | The SkyTram publishes a live webcam; going up in cloud cancels the view entirely. |
| Dress for 10°C colder than town | It’s consistently around 10°C cooler at the Upper Station, windier than in the valley. |
| Arrive 15–20 minutes early | Tickets are timed; latecomers may lose their slot, which is non-refundable. |
| Book for early morning or late evening | The first rides and the golden-hour slots (after 6pm in summer) are the quietest and best-lit for photos. |
| Take the summit hike if you can | The additional 30–40 minute climb to the true peak is widely cited as the highlight of the entire experience. |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Kids Go Free deal currently running? | Yes — one free child per paying adult during the first two operating hours of each day. |
| Can I bring my dog? | Yes. Dogs ride the tram on a leash with a $10 dog ticket, but aren’t allowed inside the Summit Café. |
| Do I need a Jasper National Park pass? | Yes. The SkyTram is inside Jasper National Park, so a Parks Canada pass is required for the drive to the base station. |
| What if the tram closes for weather? | A full refund applies if the SkyTram closes due to weather on the day of your booked visit. |
| Should I book in advance? | Yes — advance booking is strongly recommended, as timed slots fill weeks ahead in July and August. |
Things to do nearby
Athabasca Falls is a powerful waterfall on the Icefields Parkway, about 30 minutes south, and usually combined with a SkyTram visit in the same day.
Maligne Lake Cruise runs on Spirit Island, one of Jasper’s most photographed spots, about 45 minutes’ drive from the SkyTram.
Miette Hot Springs are the hottest natural hot springs in Canada, about 45 minutes northeast of town.
Old Fort Point is a short hike from the SkyTram road that gives good views over the Athabasca and Miette River confluence.
The town of Jasper has independent restaurants, craft breweries, and a Saturday farmers’ market in summer, all within 10 minutes of the SkyTram.
What to visit tomorrow
These are other gondola and aerial tram attractions along the Icefields Parkway and Canadian Rockies.
Banff Gondola, Banff. A gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain with 360-degree Rocky Mountain views, about 3.5 to 4 hours south of Jasper via the Icefields Parkway.
Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Icefields Parkway. A glass-floored cantilevered walkway over a glacial valley, about 1.5 to 2 hours south of Jasper.
Columbia Icefield Adventure, Icefields Parkway. A trip onto the Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer vehicle, also about 1.5 to 2 hours south.
Lake Louise Gondola, Lake Louise. A gondola above Lake Louise with grizzly bear interpretive experiences, about 3 hours south of Jasper.
Golden Skybridge, Golden, BC. Canada’s highest suspension bridges above a canyon, about 3 to 3.5 hours southwest via the Icefields Parkway.
