Highlights of the Jasper SkyTram
The Jasper Skytram is a tramway that ascends to near the summit of the Whistlers.
Aerial tram and summit station
The cable-car ride takes approximately 7 minutes and is billed as Canada’s highest and longest guided aerial tramway.
The building in the center is the Upper Station. As you can also see in the photos, a stark landscape spreads out near the summit. Unlike the Banff Gondola, there are no developed walking trails.
The views from the Banff Gondola and information about the ride are covered in detail in the article below.
Views from the summit of Whistler's Mountain
Upper Station is at an elevation of 2,263 meters, and the summit of The Whistlers is at 2,463 meters. The trail to the summit climbs 200 meters.
A view near the summit. The sun is about to set.
Red Parks Canada chairs are placed here.
Jasper Bear
Jasper The Bear is Jasper’s official mascot. There is also a statue in downtown Jasper, but the one installed at Jasper SkyTram is the original.
Jasper
Jasper SkyTram is a tourist attraction that travels from the town of Jasper, which developed as a hub for rail and road transportation, to the summit of Whistlers Mountain to the southwest. With Jasper as your base, you can combine your stay with an itinerary overlooking the mountain scenery of Jasper National Park.
See the article below for a detailed guide to Jasper’s attractions, transportation, and suggested itineraries.
Essential information about Jasper SkyTram
The information below was checked against official sources on October 11, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official Website
- Information on the operating season, visitor guidance, and a link to book are provided.
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- 📍 Location
- 1 Whistlers Mountain Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
- 🕒 Operating Hours
- From 9 7 to 10 26, 2026, operating hours are 10:00–18:00, with the last ascent at 16:30. The tram runs approximately every 9 minutes, and the last descent is 10 minutes before closing.
- 🚫 Closed Days
- The official homepage lists the 2026 operating season as 4 15–10 25, weather permitting. ⚠️ The operating schedule currently runs only through 10 26. If visiting near the end of the season, confirm the final operating date with the operator.
- 💶 Admission
- Check the booking page for the purchase price.
- 🎫 Tickets and Reservations
- Reservations are made by selecting ascent and descent times. Advance booking is recommended during busy periods. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure, allow at least 90 minutes between the ascent and descent, and add approximately 60 minutes if you plan to eat. Purchased tickets are nonrefundable.
- ⏱️ Suggested Visit Duration
- The official estimates, including the tram ride, are approximately 1 hours for the boardwalk; approximately 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours for the boardwalk and café; approximately 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours for hiking; and approximately 2–3 hours for hiking and the café. ⚠️ The duration varies depending on your hiking and dining plans. Even when following the shortest estimate, allow at least 90 minutes between your reserved ascent and descent.
Getting to the Jasper SkyTram
It takes approximately 13 minutes by car from Jasper Station to the Jasper SkyTram parking lot. In summer, a shuttle bus also operates via downtown Jasper, running back and forth between the site and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Shuttle Bus and Car
There is a daily shuttle bus between the town and the SkyTram, operated by Sundog Tours. Contact the company for reservations. On Whistlers Road, one-way traffic and temporary stops for safety work may cause delays. Leave plenty of extra time. The attraction’s official page recommends checking road conditions in Alberta511.
A detour from the Jasper SkyTram
This is a hoary marmot. Because of its high-pitched, whistle-like call, it is nicknamed “the whistler.” The name The Whistlers may also derive from this.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Canadian Rockies: A Guide to Attractions, Food, Transportation, and Suggested Itineraries”.
