Reviews of Jasper SkyTram (Gardener)

Maisha Khan

Beautiful! Love that you can walk right on to the mountain...

Angelo Garcia

Well the sky tram is a very smooth ride now that the capacity is half because of covid, however once things are normal the gondola will be overloaded with more passengers turning the ride into a sardine can,but don't let that discourage you from enjoying the amazing views and the opportunity to conquer Whistlers peak! Caution is necessary once you decide to embark on this adventure, wear suitable clothes and footwear! Bring snacks and water,also a good camera to take picture of all the Canadian Rocky Mountains that surround the area with a very perfect view of Jasper and surrounding Lakes, make sure you stop at the restaurant for a coffee and enjoy a beautiful view.

Tyler Nicholls

Skytram has some great staff that know what their doing. Friendly and affordable experience, if you are not afraid of heights. Superb hike atop the popular Whistlers mountain

Jasper Guy

Such an easy way to get to the alpine for spectacular views of Jasper. Their operating hours are great, not much thing to do in autumn and this is a goto place.

Hamad Siddiqui

This was a dad and daughter trip up the mountain and we absolutely loved it! Because of the time of year, we were the only ones in the tram with Devin (our guide) who gave us some great info about the surrounding areas on the ride up. We couldn't peak because of incorrect shoes but spent a good hour+ on the trails. The clouds moved in by the time we were heading back and it was awesome seeing the trams disappearing into the them from the top.

TheDutchCanuck

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!

Cc Xu

Good excursions to view all of Jasper from up top. Note: always book in advance to secure your spot.

Avery Whitton

Amazing staff amazing view and a very good place for photographers to get inspiration

Andrew Laurens

Beautiful views and excellent staff!!

Randy Vermeer

Nice easy way up.the mountain. Get there before 10 for the early bird rate. Do yourself a favor and make the effort to summit the mountain if it's a clear day. Well worth it.

William Holmes

Four stars for the view. (We were lucky and it was a clear day)

Alice AbiRaad

It’s a great experience to take the tram up the mountain. But be careful the trail are very stiff demanding, hard to do, change of weather suddenly from down to top, and from the top to the whistler summit. So wear warm clothes for winter time. Lot of winds and its cold. But its worth the walk the view is breathtaking.

Lost

Absolutely breathtaking. The staff was very friendly

Hugo Lopez

Exceptional staff, great views of Jasper and the surroundings, nice trail at the top, excellent coffee.

Raiyan Q

Amazing views and really nice hike at the top. There's even a Starbucks at the tip. Keep in mind it can get cold up there.

Selvynna Tang

The jasper skytram was the highlight of our trip. It provides unmatched views and experience for lazy hikers such as myself. Plus they are pet friendly and accomodated my cat without any questions. There are a few negative reviews about the logistics of booking the return flight. I can see how that would be the case because we also missed our return time slot. We went on a less busy day so we were able to get on the next one, in about 10 mins. I can see that on busy days you might have to wait for longer. It's expected since everyone is lining up to return too. Also yes, the trams were very packed with no distancing. They do this to move more people around. If you picked a less busy day you would have less people on each tram! Edit - our guide told us it would take 35mins up and 30 mins down. It took us about 2h05 to return from the hike and missed our return time set for 2h. We are particularly slow hikers.

K Perez

This is a must do..if your ever in Jasper, do not miss the opportunity to take a trip up with your family and go for a hike up the mountain trails.. unfortunately for us, my husband did not wanna bring our 1 & 2 yr old up the mountain hike once up top as we have hyper little fellers.. it can be dangerous high more suitable for kids 5 yrs and up. Bring a jacket, maybe some light gloves, hat even in the summer as the peaks can get a bit chilly up so high. The view from the Top overlooking the little town of Jasper was amazing!

Adriane Jimenez

Best way to get views of Jasper and the surrounding mountains. Quick 8 minute ride but worth the money. If you plan to do the summit hike, I recommend microspikes if you want to make it to the top. Amazing views!

Xia Bunao

Amazing experience! After the tram, we hiked for about 2hrs going up at the peak.

Craig Husband

Fantastic! Had trouble with Tiques sending me tickets for the wrong day. Was able to fix the issue at Sky Tram and joy was restored to the world :) Staff is amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend.

Gaurav Dhadwal

One of a unique experience of a SKY TRAM not a Gondola. Must visit. Good Hike at the upper Station.

Patrick Flanagan

I went in the off season. End of Nov. Beginning of Dec. I could only go to the base of the Sky Tram without riding up. The view was still spectacular. Sky Tram opens in March and runs through October.

Dipan Das

One of the best attractions of Jasper. Doesn't matter what time of the year, this SkyTram will never cease to astonish you. It will take you to the Whistler mountain top for a grand view of the Jasper National Park and a birds eye view of the Jasper town. If you manage to reach the top after sunset then you'll be welcomed by the famous dark sky of Jasper. The number if stars visible is absolutely stunning. You can spend hours looking at the dazzling night sky.

Justine Mae

This place has some beautiful views and a cute little Starbucks Cafe at the top! There's a small hike that brings you further up the peak and it's so worth it! ???????? going there early in the morning is probably the best time since you're able to see the sun come up. Would recommend coming coming visit here, you won't be disappointed!

Insane King

Loved this soooo much!! Wear good shoes...big hike.

Kimberly Brown

Just beautiful. It is definitely worth the price. Amazing views! This is something everyone should do.

Ray Cruz

Breathtaking views! A must when you visit Jasper

Erwin Dela cruz

Great place to see jasper on top

Kenesha Golding

Awesome view, try & make it to the top or beyond. Best thing ever ????

Beth Brandel

Nice views but COLD wind!!!!

Blake Buye

Pretty cool view of the Jasper area, only hiked to the False Summit but was still awesome with great views. Was 6 degress at the top and that was pretty comfortable because the sun was shining. Would recommend buying tickets way in advance so you can pick your time you want to go, morning would be better as we went late in the afternoon around 4 o'clock and the last tram comes down at 7 so that was lots of time to hike. But there was lots of people up there so a huge bottleneck trying to get back down. Waited probably 30 minutes to get in a tram, then down 8 minutes back to base.

Thai Nguyen

Nice view from top, you can see all lakes and Valleys, river.... lovely!

Roxy Urbi

Nice!beautiful! excellent view! amazing ????

Mariana Marchuk

The view was really beautiful however I was underwhelmed with the structure itself when comparing to the Banff gondola which is around the same price to go up

Ashley Mauerhofer

Definitely worth it! The view is breathtaking ???? a bit pricey though! I wish it could have been a bit cheaper, especially travellers who are on a tight budget. $50 is a lot to put out.

Ilona Chodnicka

Spectacular views. The "Seven minutes to heaven with Devin" trip up is equally informative and entertaining. You have Starbucks at the very top of the mountain if you absolutely and definitely HAVE to have a $12 cookie & coffee combo. There is even a rotund chipmunk there to entertain you. DO buy tickets in advance because they run out quickly - forget about just walking up and buying them at the station. They do require printed tickets, but will print them for you if you bought them on mobile phone and can't print them yourself - the system will only email you receipt, not tickets, and the link to "Print/view tickets" does not work on mobile phone. You need to reserve in advance your trip down or you'll be waiting until they have space available. If you miss the last tram down, they will eventually get you but it will run you $200+ As a side comment, $54 pp to go up a mountain is too much, around $30 would be much more reasonable. Parking is free.

Who's The Kitchen Fairy

Scary for a first timer but my gosh what an experience. Beautiful view all the way up to the top and on the top. Fog came when we were on the top and it felt as if The Night King was coming ???? Definitely recommend ???? You can explore around but must always pay attention to weather, avalanche, etc.

Beata Czartoryski

If you can only stop in one place to view and photograph, this is the place. Dress warm and enjoy. I could have stayed there all day.

Sagidec Ursidae

Paid a pretty penny to shave off a lot of the hike up to Whistlers peak ????

RP

Must visit once, great views from the top of the mountain. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Vicky LB

Breathtaking 360 views from the top of the Skytram, this experience is a must!

Gurkirpal “Gurk” Dhanoa

Make sure to book in advance online. And try to be there as early as possible to enjoy the full hike. One of those things that you have to experience for yourself. Seeing pictures of others is great but see it with you own eyes.

ananth babladi

It is an awesome experience riding the SkyTram. Within 10 minutes, you are on Whistler mountain. The best part of being on top is for those who want to hike. Add another hour and you are on top of a taller mountain and you dont have anything else obstructing your views. On a clear night, you will see mount robson, tallest mountain in Canadian rockies.

Yuchong Li

Came here at the end of August. Very windy on top of the mountain. The view is magnificent and stunning.

Jessica Schule

During the Public Health Emergency that the Government of Alberta has placed, starting Sept 16th, the team at Jasper SkyTram were able to accommodate us and relocate tickets to ensure everyone's safety (staff and public). Our trip went from early morning to mid afternoon, and we still enjoyed our visit overall. Our toddler made our visit shorter than expected, as others attempted to climb to the summit (45 min one way). Plan for at least 1.5 hrs to enjoy the beautiful scenery, take photos, and enjoy the restaurant upstairs (away from the wind).

Marc Berube

What a great experience! There was a lot of smoke and the visibility was mediocre, but the climb itself was awesome. The staff is knowledgeable and very friendship, specially Nemo (Owen). I strongly recommend it.

Ursula

The staff was fantastic. Kind, knowledgeable, and very professional.

Jordon de Hoog

Excellent experience, take the sky tram, hike to the summit and crack a beer!

Shilpa

Visited in the first week of September. Beautiful views of the mountains. It's definitely a must visit on a trip to Banff/Jasper. Very organized and friendly staff. If visiting in peak season, it is recommended to book in advance because if you book at the counter, you may get a slot at the skytrain after 1-2 hours of waiting. There are washrooms at the base and plenty of parking spots. The gift gallery is nice too and not too expensive.

Adam M.A

An amazing place to visit. I was scared at the beginning of the ride, and later on the trip up got interesting then I enjoyed the view and it overcome my fear. It’s a trip you will not regret.

Danny

A bit pricey but when you get up there you suddently don't mind the price at all! When you get up before 10am you are above the clouds!

Umair Hussain

Amazing experience. I would recommend to take the dinner+ presentation + telescopic tour if you are not interested in hiking. It would be really cool.

Becky H

A fantastic way to see the surrounding Jasper area! The boardwalk and immediately surrounding area provides great views if you don't feel like venturing further. If you have a little more energy, climbing the first peak adds more to the experience, but be aware it is a fairly steep climb. The staff running the trams were very friendly and professional. I really appreciated the masking requirements in the shared public areas. ????

cat parr

a beautiful place to visit while in jasper. The hike to the summit is not too far only 45 min from the sky tram. I advise you to wear proper shoes(boots with ice grippers). Coming down is very slippery

John Bennink

During our 2 day visit to Jasper this was the high light. The tram is an antique from the past and the door way to the spectacular views, of the Jasper area. Thanksgiving is late in the season but dress for the weather and take your time. Take the tram up , allow a couple hours to hike to the top and take in the natural splendor of the area.

Tharaneesan Nadarajah

We went up for the night star session and it was amazing! They do a great job setting up different exhibits with experienced staff that do a great job of explaining the different constellations and stars. We even got to see a glimpse of the northern lights! Well worth the time and money!

Simona Voinic

Highly recommend. Second time here and it never disappoints. Best place to see all the snowy peaks in the area. Great hike to the summit.

Jamie Korby

Amazing views!... Lovely gift shops at both the top and bottom of the skytram. There is a hike you can do at the top but bring a sweater -its cold up there! Only thing I would do different is maybe have a staff member outside when you get to the top to guide you around a bit. Maybe even a guided hike up the mountain as its somewhat unclear where exactly you can go. Also, the cost of admission as well as at the cafe at the top of the gondola were quite pricey!!

Josen Media

Everyone must come the Jasper skytram, especially the sunset run! It was my first mountain top sunset experience, that was sooooo awesr!

Sanne G

Amazing view. Make sure to make time for a hike up to the peaks.

Julie Joseph

An awesome experience. Friendly staff and a gorgeous setting. There is a trail at the top to the summit of the mountain.

Robert Chisholm

Jasper Skytram is worth the visit and the money. From the top, you can hike to Whistler summit and the views are amazing. Dress for the occasion because it is snowy up there. About of foot of snow when I went in early October. Try to pick a clear day and you’ll get a great view. Also there is a restaurant at the top of the tram where you can have a drink and relax after the hike. Hike is about an hour up and 30mins to get down. Abit challenging but more than doable for just about anyone. Must do while in Jasper.

Bill Eakin

The climb to the summit is challenging, but definitely worth it (the walk back down is much easier). Views from the tram are beautiful.

Prageeth Mendis

An absolute “must do” just make sure you check their webcam before you go but certainly worth the money !

ALAN DAVID

Completely worth it! View of Jasper town and surrounding mountains are amazing

Amarjot Singh

Waiting time is alot. Make sure you do booking online and than come. Hike is beautiful. Can see all the city. Hike gear should be with you. Cold at the top. Windy.

Brian Coville

fun time not too buy when up there in may at that time the retaurant was closed coffee shop on the main floor was open and they had partitons in cars.

Rosalind Gardner

I've been up to the top of Whistlers via the Jasper SkyTram many times over the past 30+ years. The last time was in late September 2020, and I appreciate the efforts made to take care of their passengers during COVID. On a clear day, the …

Matthew Martin

Great value for money and incredible views. Book in advance not to avoid disappointment... People were being turned away due to capacity. The climb to Whistlers Peak at the top is about a 45 minute hike …

Melissa Hanley

Incredible 360° views from the top! Photos don't do it justice. Well worth the effort to hike from the skytram to the summit. Take your time, but definitely give it a try. The trail is well used making snow at the top a bit compact and slick. Bring micro spikes and hiking shoes/boots in the fall for the best experience. We even had hiking poles for the walk down. Also dress in layers. It can get pretty windy and chilly - you are on a 2,463 meter tall mountain afterall. My only feedback is that they could develop the top lodge a bit more with pole and spike rentals, more indoor seating, and healthier snack options.

Erkan Karaytu

Forget all the problems of the world at this summit, concentrate only on this moment and enjoy the cold air, wind, scenery and rapid movements of the clouds…..

Susan Rennie

Not cheap but worth the experience. Our tram "driver" was really funny and knowledgeable about the area. They were very organized and we felt safe the whole time. We also hiked to the peak of Whistlers Mountain once we got to the top, which was tough (partially since it started snowing heavily) but it's really neat to see how the weather can change rapidly and randomly in minutes.

Min Ming Zhou

A blast! More wild comparing to Banff Gondola. This is the one you will pick if you have to choose only one, if you want a good hike. The route is rated as difficult in many parts but they are short. It offers fantastic view. It feels so strange standing above other mountain top. Love it! Be prepared with tools to walk on snow which you can rent in the local sports shop.

Jesse Booth

Hiked the whole way up but took the tram down. Was challenging but rewarding. Not a beginner hike but you can take the tram up if you want. It was very cold past the 3/4 mark and windy, so I recommend bringing pants or a good jacket and toque.

Michael W

2000m elevation difference from the bottom of the tram to the top off. Windy, mostly all up hill so had to take my time, and from buying your ticket to getting on the tram up is an 1 hour wait. We brought the tickets there and the next time …

YoGaBaGaBa

It's worth the trip. Don't forget to wear in layers, getting cold up in the mountain.

Nick Kembel

On Aug. 10 morning, we arrived more than 20 minutes early as recommended, got our printed ticket, then after standing around for 20 minutes, finally found out we were getting bumped to a later flight because people on the flight before ours missed theirs and got to take our spots, plus the ticket counter overbooked our flight. Why would you prioritize people who arrived late at the sake of those who came early? In the end, we stood waiting (with two young kids) for 45 min to board. The kids were grumpy by the time we got on and didn't enjoy it. Also, why have online bookings then people still have to wait in line to get a printed ticket? Why not scan bar codes on people's phones like everywhere else? Seems inefficient and poorly organized, and the staff were flustered dealing with all these issues. We had a far better experience at the Banff Gondola a few days later, plus you don't have to share the gondola with other people there and boarding is super fast.

Kenneth Tchir

If you are into nature and great views and some small wildlife this is a must to see. My thoughts try to pick a day that is not raining or foggy , the trails would be wet are very slippery and views would not be good. We had a great day on the mountain.

Christie C.

Although this company implemented a mandatory masking policy while inside the tram, there was absolutely no social distancing inside the trams. People were sandwiched beside each other as if there was no pandemic. Staff were nice but it didn’t seem like the company took Covid guidelines very seriously. Would not recommend if you were unvaccinated for sure. Couldn’t even see the view during the tram ride with all the people inside the tram. The tram ride was stable enough, and is the only way you can get up there.

Hanny B

My mother gifted my bf and I with a voucher from GetYourGuide, it costed $114 for the two of us and let me tell you this is definitely an experience you will not forget. I would rate Jasper SkyTram 6 stars if I could. We got into our cart not even 10 minutes after arriving. Our guide was also super friendly and outgoing which made us super comfortable. The ride is 7 minutes up with a great view and once at the top it’s breathtaking !! Pictures do not do justice. There is an option to do a hike further up, we tried but didn’t have proper attire for the snow. Definitely do the hike if you can!! Overall an experience to remember and worth every penny.

ronald james jabulin

Pretty decent experience. But even with half capacity, the tram was pretty full. There was 11 of us in the tram and apparently 26 is the normal capacity.

Gillis Van Ginderachter

Friendly staff and great views. There's a small cafe at the top. It's nothing compares to the restaurant at the top of Banff Gondola though. You can make a steep climb to the summit of Whistlers Peak. If you're lucky you can see Mount Robson.

Robin D

Very overpriced voor what you get up top. The view is great, but thats it.

Kandis C

Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. COVID precautions were taken and safety for all was ensured. Price for view and activities was good.

Ajay C

Good outing place.... wonderful majestic views of the snow covered mountains, lakes and Jasper town

kai wang

The view was fantastic, ride up the mountain through the clouds were exhilarating.

Marwa Salman

It was an amazing experience. I needed this, thanks auntie for taking me with you. I love my province AB.

Kent

Get to feel like a mountain climber without actually climbing a mountain. There's a short hike at the peak of the mountain. Recommend to bundle up and get proper boots if you want to go farther than where the tram takes you

Wes Anderson

Was worth the expense for the experience and a couple of beers. Good time. Willing to do it again at night to see stars. 7800 ft at the top.

Chuiya Meng

Definitely worth it for the hike from the gondola. Bring warm clothes.

Dillion Clarke

Amazing time and amazing staff! The first trip up we met Toni on the sky tram and she was very knowledgeable and amazing. Interacted with everyone and was amazing. We went back and she got to witness me proposing to my fiancé. And it was amazing. All the staff are amazing there will be back.

Kira Kovi

Absolutely beautiful scenery and friendly staff. We spent an hour up top which was the perfect amount of time to get pictures, leisurely enjoy the sights and then grab a bite to eat before heading back down. The cafe left something to be desired with the quality of the food for the very exorbitant prices, but the view while eating is spectacular. I did find a hair in my drink 3/4 if the way in, which almost knocked this rating down, but I think one mistake doesn't necessarily indicate the normal quality this place brings. Would definitely return and try the hike to the summit next time!

Farsin Derakhshan

Great experience and wonderful views of Jasper and the surrounding mountains. If you climb to the “summit” (about 45 minutes up and 25 back to base), you’ll be rewarded with even more impressive views.

Prachi Ambre

The view on the top is magnificent. The weather on the top of the mountain is colder than the base. There were very few people in this season. You can do a small trail. Make sure you are properly geared for the weather now with fluffy snow and slippery ice

Phil Dunt

Awesome. We’ll worth the $. Hike was beautiful

bob kizlyk

It is one of the best activities in Jasper. The views are awesome. On the trip up and down the operator was informative and humorous. Take proper footwear for the walk up top. It's not a place for runners without socks especially if you see that there's snow up there.

Mitchell Chestnut

Amazing experience if you are visiting the Jasper area. Great scenery when you get to the top. All the staff are great and friendly, from the ticket booth, to the lift guide, all the way to the staff at the top of the mountain. Very …

Lavan Chitkara

Best ever experience!!! Not to be missed

Jizzelle Dehamel

Absolutely beautiful and the people you go up with are amazing!!!

Gordon Burke

Staff are wonderful and knowledgeable. The views are incredible.