Interpretive programs and activities
Jasper National Park
Paid programming and activities
Discover Jasper National Park on a guided walk with a Parks Canada interpreter. Explore scenic trails and uncover the stories that shape this special place.
Healing through Fire, a guided Parks Canada experience
The Healing Through Fire guided walk offers a unique opportunity to learn about the role and history of fire in Jasper National Park. You will explore how the land's relationship with fire teaches resilience and community, you will help forest regeneration by planting Douglas-fir saplings and you will learn Indigenous perspectives on healing while creating crafts with an Indigenous guide.
Space is limited. You must register in advance. Fees apply:
- Adult: $88.00
- Senior: $73.92
- Youth: $59.84
Free programs and activities
Unless otherwise stated, all free programming and activities run between July and August.
Join a Parks Canada interpreter at a campground, on a trail or at other popular locations throughout the park. Attend a theatre presentation or take part in an activity to learn what makes Jasper National Park unique.
These programs are free and open to all visitors, including those who are not camping.
Special events
The Jasper Interpretation team will be hosting a variety of special events and programs throughout the summer. Check this page regularly to see what's going on while you're visiting.
Bears and wildlife fireside chat
August 26 and September 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Join a Parks Canada wildlife officer to learn all about Jasper’s wildlife and how we all play an important part helping keep the wild in wildlife! Take a look at the tools officers use to keep animals away from humans and out of danger, and learn how to properly use bear spray.
Day programs
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How to hike in bear country
Thursdays to Mondays from 1:45 pm to 4 pm
Are you prepared to hike in bear country? Join interpreters at the Valley of the Five Lakes trailhead to learn essential wildlife safety tips, including how to respond confidently if you encounter a bear while exploring Jasper National Park.
The story of regeneration
Thursdays to Tuesdays from 1:45 pm to 4 pm
Visit the new fire trailer at Maligne Lookout, where Parks Canada interpreters bring Jasper’s post-wildfire landscape to life. Through hands-on activities and engaging stories, discover how plants, animals and ecosystems recover after fire.
Wildlife of Maligne
Fridays to Sundays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Discover the locals of the Maligne Valley! Join interpreters for fun-filled games, fascinating stories and real insights into the animals that call it home.
Learn how to safely recognize wildlife like a pro and if you're lucky, one might even wander your way.
Evening programs
The Caribou Who Couldn't Marmot
Fridays and Sundays at 7 pm
Luna is a young caribou raised by a family of marmots. Join Luna on a journey to discover their true history in Jasper National Park. This theatre show weaves together ecology, history and emotion as it explores the human choices that have altered the fate of caribou in Jasper National Park.
Catch 222: A Grizzly Bear Story from Jasper National Park
Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 pm
Discover the real-life story of a young grizzly bear family as they navigate survival in one of Canada’s busiest national parks!
Speaker series
Mondays at 7 pm
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in Jasper National Park? Join us for stories of conservation and restoration from Parks Canada’s Resource Conservation staff. New topics weekly!
Fur trade campfire program
Saturdays at 6:30 pm
Join us at the campfire to learn the history of the fur trade in the Miette area, and to partake in traditional voyageur activities from the 1800s.
Voyageur Xplorer program
Fridays at 7 pm
Join interpreters for an evening of activities from the past, where you’ll learn about the fur trade history in Jasper National Park, and find out whether you have what it takes to become a voyageur.
Pop-up interpretation
Roving
Various locations
Find knowledgeable Parks Canada interpreters roving along day use areas such as Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls, discussing various topics relating to Jasper National Park.
"Living with wildlife" interpreters
On the road from June to September
These specialized interpreters can be found at busy day use areas, trailheads and on the road, patrolling for wildlife traffic jams.
Look for the wildlife interpreters’ distinctive van and always follow their directions. These interpreters will help you have safe and memorable wildlife experiences and will ensure we all “keep the wild in wildlife.”
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