To reach the SkyTram's lower terminal, you drive a couple of miles south from Jasper townsite and turn off onto a side road that leads up to the parking area. The lot can fill up so you may end up parking on the road's shoulder. I think you can reserve tickets online, but we just did walk-up (as we were not sure when we'd arrive on our first day after the 4-hour drive). When we got there (a bit before 2 p.m. on a Sunday), they were selling tickets for a tram just before 4 p.m. They also want you to book a rough return time. We opted for 2 hours. We then drove back to Jasper to explore the town for an hour before returning to wait at the terminal. If you can, you should schedule your ticket in advance to avoid a long wait. This area also has a café of some sort (outdoor seating), a gift shop, and the ticket office. There are also restrooms here. The trams run every 7 - 8 minutes (there are 2 operating in tandem). They call your time slot and you queue up awaiting the tram. It soon arrives and your group is herded in. Then you have a 7-minute ride to the top. There is a similar terminal at the top, but with a sit-down restaurant also. The main attraction here is hiking. You are above the tree line, so the trails are all just dirt among barren ground and stones. You do notice the air being a bit thinner here also. If you have hiking poles, they will be helpful. It is a bit desolate (other than all your fellow hikers) but still pretty in its own way. If you aren't interested in hiking up to the nearby summit, then you may want to question whether the tram rides and strolling a bit are worth the ~ $60 CDN price (per person). When you want to return, you can either wait for your agreed slot or inquire with the staff whether there are known extra spaces on earlier trams. We were lucky and got 2 spaces 25 minutes or so early, which was good. Also, it is colder at the top, especially if you are waiting in the shade. You may want to bring a light jacket (even in summer). The visit here is definitely better on a really clear day. There was lingering smoke from wildfires earlier in the summer when we visited, which degraded the views of more distant mountains. read more

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Mid Sept with warm sun so we lucked out. Arrive before 11am and the ride up will be full be 1pm coming down wasn't crowded. The hike is moderate to advanced but you can take your time to the lookout and enjoy the beautiful panoramic Rocky Mountains. Highly recommended read more

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Welp...this Jasper Skytram...it paled in comparison to the Banff Gondola. I am saying this in terms of the sights and surroundings at the summit. The gondola in Banff and the scenery there was epic. And I would say that most folks do the exploration from Banff all the way to Jasper (or at least that's what I was doing) and so I had these massive expectations that I'd receive just as good of an experience from here high above Jasper just like I did the week prior in Banff. But that definitely wasn't the case. I will just say that for mostly my entire 10 day exploration of the Canadian Rockies...I had unfortunate overcast weather conditions. But...I still found taking the Banff Gondola to be exceptional and still captured memorable photos from high above...yet here in Jasper...the background landscape was just murkey...as if there was a haze where I couldn't photograph beautiful moments from the peak. That's where I truly felt like this Jasper Skytram did not meet my expectations and why I'd go as far as suggesting while here in downtown Jasper...you could even skip this cable-car ride to the top...especially since it isn't exactly cheap...$61 - Canadian or $46 - US. Hehehe...I've given my opinion, but I'd like to give the facts and details for those who are still interested in riding this Jasper Skytram... - It's located 6.5 kilometers outside of downtown Jasper. It is very easy to find as you can simply plug it into Google Maps. - Just like with the Banff Gondola, when at the ticket window here, they'll require you to choose a time you'd like to return down the mountain as to crowd control the tourists. I chose 2 hours and 30 minutes later (just like in Banff) but ultimately here, I didn't need that much time...maybe 2 hours at the most! - I visited 2 weeks ago in the middle of June in early afternoon time and there was barely anyone here. Granted, it was overcast out...but still, it was not raining. - The ride to the top was simple. You stand for maybe 7 minutes and it's a very smooth ride up. There's an attendant who guides the skytram inside with you. He gives info and stories about the area going up...and stays quiet on the way down though you're more than welcome to speak with him at any point in time. - At the summit, first off...it was freezing up there (whereas in Banff the conditions were pleasant the week before). I'd advise to be dressed properly. - The overlook area along the observation viewpoint was okay. The background wasn't special at all. I took a few pictures but felt unsatisfied, mostly. - Behind the tram/gatehouse there's a trail I hiked for views heading higher offering mediocre scenery of the snowcapped mountains facing in the opposite direction of Jasper town. This hiked is called...Whistlers Summit Trail - and it goes for about 1 hour. The hike wasn't too strenuous. At first it's elevated and you may question if it's worthwhile, but eventually it levels off and you're able to see what's beyond the giant hillside. Plus, also, if you don't attempt this hike, after 15 minutes of hanging out around the overlook area, you'll be bored and ready to return down the mountain. So...with this Whistlers Summit Trail and also soaking up the surroundings at the peak, I used about 2 hours in total (which was more than enough time). Granted, though, in the end, the pictures I was taking were far less superior than to what I viewed back in Banff. I honestly questioned in my head..."why am I taking any photos? I'd just rather refer back to my pics from Banff?" And I know I keep harping and comparing Banff to here in Jasper...but riding 2 gondola/skytrams in 1 week...my only natural inclination was to compare them both, lol. In the end, regardless that I never got satisfactory views from this...Whistlers Mountain, at least I discovered what it's like to come here. And, I had to do this skytram considering how blissful I felt in the moment at Banff. One last thing...(imo) the town of Jasper doesn't have much to do in terms of sightseeing and activities, so...if you're desperate and or looking to stay busy...then I guess you can come here to Jasper Skytram to help pass the time. But...it's also very skippable. You won't be missing out on anything. read more

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A must-go destination in Jasper! It's so much more than an overhyped tourist attraction. It has beautiful views and a great hike to the summit of Mount Whistlers. The ride up in the gondola is packed full of people and you can't really see out the windows, but once you reach the top the views are incredible. There's a boardwalk for individuals that don't want to do any hiking but still see the view. However I highly recommend taking the 1.7m hike to the summit for the full beautiful experience. It's very steep, so be prepared with the correct shoes and water. At the top you're able to see the Canadian Rockies all around you, rivers and lakes in the distance, and the town of Jasper. It's fun to walk around and take in the views from different locations and spread out from other visitors. It is a little costly, however it's worth it if you are planning on doing the hike. read more

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Went here for a 9:57am "flight", which saved us over $10 due to being an Early Bird time before 10am! Wear warm clothes in layers for the cold and windy conditions as u go higher. Our group took about an hour to ascend with frequent breaks to catch our breath. My legs were okay but my Lungs needed to adjust! Hiking boots were great for all the loose rocks along the way. Beautiful views up there even with being near the cloud level. Tram ride up was 7 1/2 mins in a crammed car. Well run operation. Nice gift shop and restaurant up there too. Only attempt the hike if you do not have mobility or medical issues. read more

Service is not the same level as Banff Gondola. Bought early bird tickets and arrived 10 min late, they refused to let us board and asked us to rebook for another time. When rebooking, they said they no longer accept early bird tickets and we had to pay extra to make up for regular tickets, not to mention we had to wait for another 1+ hour to board. This doesn't make any sense. For banff gondola you can board and return at any time. Saw last year somebody posted similar review about canceling early bird tickets, which means this place is doing this shady thing every year. read more

The SkyTram in Jasper is expensive, yes, but also one of the top highlights of my recent trip to the area. Pro Tip: if you have an AMA membership, you can get 15% off your ticket(s). The tram here operates differently than gondola systems I have visited in Whistler and Kicking Horse. There are scheduled times for up and down, and these are spaced by about 20 minutes. Everyone goes into the same car, and the tickets can sell out because their capacity is relatively limited. I didn't pre-purchase tickets so I had more flexibility with the date and weather (and forest fire smoke), but if your heart is set on a date and time, pre-purchase. The temperature at the top of the mountain is much colder than the base, come prepared with extra layers, and a hat and gloves if you are planning on spending any time there. We hiked up to the summit, which was about 2 km but had a ton of elevation to make our legs burn. Wear hiking shoes or boots for extra traction if you are planning on this, especially when there is snow up on the mountain. The views from the top are spectacular, and the hike was well worth it. The path was steep in some parts, but wide, well marked and enjoyable. There are also benches frequently to rest on the way up - at the higher elevation one gets out of breath quite quickly. We spent about 2.5 hours up on the top in total, and hopped on an earlier ride down than our booked ticket. Masks were required during my visit (September 2021) and I would not have gotten on the tram car if they weren't given the state of Covid in Alberta at that time, but it was still a great experience. read more

Highly recommend the 30 minute hike from the top of the SkyTram to Whistler's summit if you've got the legs to do it. Otherwise, it's pricey af at $60 per adult. The views from the summit especially, and the serenity they come with are priceless. 10min drive from Jasper downtown! Perfect second day activity after a trip from the Columbia ice fields. read more

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Enjoyed the experience even if the weather didn't cooperate. The summit hike is not all that hard and 2h at the top was plenty.

The view was fantastic from up here, but that was really much it. Very expensive 8 minute ride up and down. read more

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Amazing experience. The staff were awesome and friendly. The ride was breathtaking with amazing view of mountain cascade.

Views? Stunning. How they're handling Covid? Pretty well, half-capacity trams with masks required. Customer service? Laaahrd help us all. Brutal. See if you can follow this sh*t show. Even a couple of months later, I am not sure I even can... and it was my experience. We booked through Trip Advisor which gives you a date but not a time. A woman called the day before our tickets and asked us to pick a time. We told her we didn't know yet. She said it's helpful if we tell her, I said I'd call back. I did call back and no one answered so we decided to go the morning of our tickets knowing it was possible that we would have to wait, but it was better than booking a time on behalf of everyone in our group of nine and us not being able to make it, etc. Also we have a date reserved and we have prepaid, right? Wrong. They told us they were now sold out for the day. No one told us there was a risk of that happening. We were now consoling four sad children while being essentially yelled at by the staff that it was our fault. Finally, I decided to be as kind as possible. This has been a horrible, high-stress year to be in tourism. I asked the woman helping me rebook her name (to just humanize a terrible situation). She snapped and told me her name and screamed I could complain about her to whomever I want. Ah, what a delightful woman. I'll refrain from sharing her name here, but just like... holy hell. Don't book through Trip Advisor if after all these muck ups they are still taking those resos, as they might not honour it. Luckily, you're in Jasper and there's lots of gorgeous other things to do. read more

We had a fantastic time at the Jasper SkyTram! The views are astonishing and I love the amount of history this small day trip can pump out. The staff were all personable, knowledgeable, and looked like they enjoyed working there. On the ride up to the top of the mountain, our guide pointed out the several peaks, lakes, and other areas of interest with ease and enthusiasm. The gift shop at the top of the mountain is probably the most reasonably priced in Jasper (although you have to pay for a lift ticket, of course). We didn't have an opportunity to dine here but the views were all we needed. Lastly, I'd like to commend our guide on our way down, Tayah, for being so kind and easy to talk to! If you haven't yet, take the ten(ish) minute drive from downtown and enjoy this excursion! read more

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The Jasper Skytram is the highest and longest aerial tramway in Canada. Here's the journey to the summit of the mountain. When you buy your ticket, you get a specific time of departure. The tram takes off every nine minutes, fits about 25 people, and they really pack you in so its standing room only. After seven minutes, you got dropped off at the upper deck. You can see the lakes and mountains in Jasper from way high up. I highly recommend the 45 minute hike to the summit of Whistlers Mountain. Most sections are steep and it's rocky in some sections. You can feel the thinner air with the elevation climb on this one. At the top, you'll be at 7,472 ft above sea level. Panoramic views all around! read more

Jasper SkyTram - 1/3 of the way up hiking to the summit. The building is where the sky tram drops you off. - Hiking Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great way to take in amazing views of Jasper. The bf and I thought this was a worthwhile excursion. We bought our tickets ahead of time online and were even a little early so we were able to get on an earlier car. The cars and the facility are a little old but they get the job done. The tram ride was quite short, which was good because I felt like we were really crammed in there. Once at the top we hiked to the summit, which was actually more strenuous than we thought it would be, and took in the expansive views of Jasper below. We ended up staying up there for a few hours before heading back. All in all, a fun experience--we recommend it! read more

I would highly recommend NOT going on the Jasper Skytram. Extremely unpleasant ride to the top. They cram 26-30 people in the small tram. Everyone is squished in with no room to move. It was hot, the windows were fogging up. I had people pushed against me on every side, touching me. I felt violated and uncomfortable. The ride up tainted the experience for me. I wasn't able to move around and enjoy the view. I had people touching my butt and pushing against me. They did not open the windows and it was hot. I spoke with a supervisor, Todd Noble, and told him about my unpleasant experience. He would not refund my ticket claiming they can fit up to 30 people in the tram and that in my ride up there were only 26. He said that about 1 in 10 people have the same compliant as me and his reasoning behind cramming the tram full is to have the wait times as low as possible. If that many people complain, why not take their feedback and have less people in the tram?! Even if the maximum was lowered to 20 people, it would still be crowded, but a little more tolerable. I'd say the tram would comfortably fit 15 people or less. The only time I have ever been in a space that crowded is on a subway or train in a large city. Not what I would expect for a tram in Jasper that costs $47. I only waited 10 minutes and it was not very busy. I explained that I would rather have it less crowded in the tram and wait a little longer. He offered to let me go up again for free at another time, but why would I want to repeat the horrible experience? There is no guarantee they won't pack the tram full again. I was disappointed by my experience on the Jasper Skytram and their customer service. I've never had such an awful experience on a tram/gondola or lack of caring from a customer service representative. Based on my conversation with Todd, they do not care about the comfort of their customers. If you have a chance I would recommend the Banff Gondola and Lake Louise Gondola, both worth the money and a wonderful experience. I have also been to the Jackson Hole Tram in Wyoming and had an amazing experience there. read more

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It's an easy ride to the top with a few educational facts for good measure (eg. why are all the trees red? They're actually dead). And if you book a ride online in the early morning (before 9am), you get free breakfast at the restaurant on the top. This is one of the few paid attractions I recommend in Jasper/Banff area. At the top, there are lots of views of the surrounding countryside. A gravel path takes you up to the top of Whistler mountain with extraordinary views in all directions, including the iconic 2 red adirondack chairs at the top. For those that can't make the climb, there's a comfortable restaurant and gift store at the top (there are lots of stones and benches to rest on up/down the path too). The only part I didn't enjoy was that there was a long line to go down - you may have to wait a few trams' worth of passengers to go back down. The trams themselves get quite packed, and everyone wants a spot at the window. There is cell reception at the top - people were video calling at the top. However, the water supply is limited so make sure you bring enough water for yourself! BOOK A TICKET ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO. Or you might be in for a wait if it's busy. read more

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Overpriced ($58pp) and poor customer service. We booked and prepaid our "flight" (that's what they call it) online 2 days in advance but on the day of the trip it was really smoky from nearby forest fires so we tried to cancel because of the smoke and poor visibility but were unable to do it. We planned to hike on the top of mount Whistler for a couple of hours but when we got there we got carried away (hiked Indian ridge) and missed our return flight by 20min. We had to wait for over an hour before they could fit us in to the returning gondola. I really don't recommend this place as logistics are complicated (you have to book your return time in advance) and the gondola is really overpriced, especially when there are forest fires. read more

Went on October 19-2019. Skytram parking lot is about 12 minutes from Jasper centre. Only 7 minutes to the top. $103 for my wife and I (with toddler). Not many people there upon arrival around 4:15pm. We figured once we got to the top there'd be more to do. The gift shop was shut down, and a few people just hanging out in the waiting area to head down. They were preparing the restaurant for the Dark Sky Festival event that night, so it was also closed. Heard that the clouds had not been co-operating and not many stars were visible after sunset. Great views from the top of the mountain. Bring extra layers of clothes as it is 5-7 degrees C colder on the mountain than in town. There's a little hike to the summit. It's icy, so wear decent gripped shoes. I believe it's less than 20 minutes to the summit. It was very windy so we didn't end up doing the summit hike. Staff were very friendly and are more than happy to answer any questions or take pictures for you. Enjoy! read more

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We didn't reserve our tickets so we had to stand in line to get our tickets and then there was an hour and half wait to get onto the tram. The wait time wasn't that bad for us and the time went by quickly. We shopped around the gift shop and then we got some Starbucks drinks from the café. The tram ride to the upper station is only several minutes and everyone is packed in like sardines. When you finally reach the upper station there is another slightly smaller gift shop and a restaurant. The hike to the top of Whistler Mountain was challenging but I didn't think it was that bad. It's pretty steep but along the way there are plenty of rest stops (wooden benches or boulders). When you finally reach the top of the mountain the photo opportunities are endless. The view is just amazing! There is a also a huge square shaped boulder that people like to climb on to take pictures higher up. Be careful going up and down that boulder because it is very slippery. If you're not used to climbing, I wouldn't even attempt it. We already made it to the top of Whistler but we wanted to keep on walking. To the right was another point that was higher than the one we were on. To get there we had to walk up another hill and through the snow. I think it took 10-15 minutes to finally get there. Another spectacular view plus there was this "sundial" that pointed to the direction of different landmarks. We wanted to keep walking. Again to the right of this point there was a steep downward slope that levelled out and led us to this flat rocky area. Very few people venture this far! The view was unbelievable! The walk back wasn't that bad. We had to walk back up the steep slope and down through the snow again. We had to be careful walking downhill back to the Upper Station because the paths were muddy (wear good walking/hiking shoes). It was a very fun hike up and down the mountain and the children and teenagers seemed more excited about doing it than their parents. I wore my Polar watch from the beginning of our climb to the end. Our excursion lasted 3 hours and 33 minutes and I burned 1152 calories. I could've burned more calories but I walked at a nice easy pace and took rest in between. read more

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Great take in. Views are amazing. Tram comes every 9 minutes. All is the staff were helpful and cheerful.

Fantastic views and a great way to see Jasper. However, what makes this super special is that the tram is DOG FRIENDLY! The staff were super accommodating to our Great Dane and Morkie, even providing water for our pooches at the top. One for the memory books. read more

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The tram is a tram. But the young cocky teen boys who operate it are sharp tongued and rude. But a tram is a tram so who cares, right? The restaurant at the top is a greenhouse as there's no AC and lots of windows. The food is limited and of the poorest quality. Don't eat here. Go for the climb but nothing else read more

Love the Jasper Sky Tram so much! It might just be my favourite part of my trip to Jasper. The mountain is beautiful and the views are incredible. I recommend going early (9 am) for the quiet and bringing a snack: like apples and water. Be prepared to spend several hours and hike up the rest of the mountain as it is worth it. Just, plan a day and go enjoy yourself up at 2400 meters above sea level. FYI: the squirrels are darling! read more

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views are great. staff is horrible. book or reserve your time or you could be standing out in the freezing cold for 2 hours. gift shops are rubbish. at the top you will find another rubbish gift shop a cafe that smells like the crapper has backed up but you will get the cheapest hot chocolate at $3 and it's really good. I preferred driving through a lot of the mountains rather than looking down on them. tickets $81 read more

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This was a terrible experience. Trams were crammed with people. Then the whole thing broke and were stuck there for 8 hours before they finally brought helicopters to evacuate us read more

Well done. Very professional and a great time. Highly recommend this. My kids went on the long weekend and enjoyed it a lot.

Pricey but reluctantly worth it. I came here the same day others on my camping trip did a challenging summit hike - I had to tell them I also "summited" a peak. The trip on the tram takes about 7 minutes and the tram operator has a interesting little spiel they go over. The view at the top is incredible and it's fun to walk to the trailhead and take photos so you can pretend you hiked all the way to the top instead of paying $45. read more

I was/am scared, no, terrified of heights. It is still an experience you'd want to do. My husband and 15 year old LOVED it!!! Also, restaurant has amazing views, excellent service, and very friendly servers! Food is a must try. read more

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Great journey up the mountain with lots of hiking opportunities. Staff were great except for the one tram operator who mocked the safety procedures and then droned on about how much he hates his job and can't wait to get back to Manitoba, after 9 more shifts. Not fun for the 8 of us trapped in his car for 8 minutes. read more

The kids loved the Jasper Sky Tram! Our tram guide on the way up was knowledgable. The kids had fun climbing at the top of the mountain - lots of amazing photo opportunities! The hot chocolate served in the restaurant at the top was the water & powder kind, but warmed us up nonetheless. Reserve your tickets online - we waited an hour on a not-so-busy morning. read more

The tram ride is lovely. The view is amazing but when they tell you the breakfast is gluten-free, it is not. I have been vomiting for hours. I'm so sick of irresponsible restaurants. When someone has celiac disease, the symptoms can range from mild to severe. Mine are SEVERE! I get extremely sick when I ingest gluten! I am in agony right now! For folks with celiac, DON'T EAT THE BREAKFAST! I should have known because it was delicious but NOT GLUTEN-FREE! read more

I've been to this spot a few times. It's worth the visit. If you really want to appreciate the view of Jasper National Park, this is the place to go. read more

This is an amazing place for hikers and people who enjoy trekking up mountains or hills. We really enjoyed the whole trip and even got key chains on the way down! We could have gone higher but it got really foggy all of a sudden and it was almost 10:00pm. all in all it was great and would love to go there again. Also there were zero problems on the whole trip!!! AWESOME THING TO DO IN JASPER!! MUST VISIT AND TRY!!! read more

What a view on a gorgeous day!!! The guide was informative on the way up. The trail offered paths for all abilities...and plenty of rock sculpture making opportunities! One daughter went all the way to the summit read more

Great service. Incredible vista. Be sure to walk the distance to the snowy peaks on for the tram trip is done.