Athabasca River wedding venue

Jasper National Park

In July of 2024, the Jasper Wildfire burned areas of Jasper National Park including areas in and around the Athabasca venue. Although no infrastructure was affected, some trees and vegetation in the area was burnt. However, the power of resilience and determination of mother nature is mighty, and we are already seeing new growth on the landscape. Views from the site continue to be awe inspiring.

Reservations

Reservations for 2026 will be available November 3, 2025 at 8 am Mountain Time

Use the link provided below to submit your reservation request. We also ask that you refrain from sending multiple requests for the same event to avoid any confusion.
Facilities available for booking May 1, 2026 – October 13, 2026.

Athabasca River wedding venue reservation request

Use this form to submit a reservation request. A member of our team will reach out to you for further details and to confirm the reservation.

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Before submitting a reservation request, please confirm that you have reviewed the information for the Athabasca Day Use Area (required) Yes

Contact information

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Event

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Note: Maximum group size at this location is 150 people.

Schedule

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Reservations for 2026 will be available November 3, 2025 at 8 am Mountain Time

Facilities available for booking May 1, 2026 – October 13, 2026.

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Requests will be processed in the order that they are received. It may take up to 5 business days for you to hear back while we process your request. Thank you for your patience!

With the Athabasca River and majestic mountain views as your backdrop, the Athabasca River wedding venue is a perfect place for a rustic wedding ceremony. This venue includes a pergola and log bench seating as well as an area for group picnics and gatherings.

Venue details

Location and parking

The Athabasca Day Use area is located 12 km east of the Jasper townsite on Highway 16, adjacent to the Jasper Airstrip. Upon entering the site, you will notice a private gated entry point. Once you enter the gate and continue along the gravel road towards the Athabasca River (600 m), there is a parking lot on that will accommodate up to 40 vehicles. Beyond that amount a shuttle bus or alternate arrangements are required.

Amenities

Wedding arbour with bench seating for 120 people
15 picnic tables
One charcoal barbeque grill. Users must bring their own charcoal
Cook shelter with woodstove. The shelter is equipped with outlets and lights. Users that require power need to bring their own power supply (i.e. generator, batteries, etc.)
Riverside benches
Large group firepit and firewood supply
Three outhouses
Potable water during the summer season

Group size

Maximum number of people for this site is 150 people.

Time slots and fees

Detailed fees list

There are 3 available time slots to accommodate multiple events and ceremonies on the same day.

Morning: 11 am to 2 pm
Afternoon: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Evening: 6 pm to midnight

Note: you may book multiple slots if available. For evening bookings, you have until 10:30 am the next day to tear down your site, however you must pack up all food related items before vacating the area at midnight.

General information

This is a day use only area (no overnight stay or camping).
Events on site are to conclude by midnight with booking period ending at 10:30 am the following morning to allow for post-event clean up.
If serving or selling alcohol, users must first obtain a liquor license through any of the local liquor stores.
All users on site require a valid National Parks Pass.
There is no electricity on site. Users that require power need to bring their own power supply (i.e. generator, batteries, etc.).