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Jasper Rocketry Lab

Oct 23-24, 2026 at the Old Jasper Firehall in town center area, ticket price is FREE

Friday: 5pm - 9pm and Saturday: 9am - 12pm

The Edmonton Rocketry Club (ERC) will be part of the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival on Friday, Oct. 23 & Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

The Edmonton Rocketry Club (ERC) will showcase rockets, motors, and other rocketry equipment while sharing educational information about the hobby, rocketry clubs across Canada, and the Canadian Association of Rocketry, the organization that oversees the club.

Visitors can browse rockets and motors for a range of skill levels, with select items available for purchase by cash or e-transfer.

ERC will also lead supervised, hands-on rocket-building sessions where participants will learn how to assemble a model rocket, prepare it for flight, and follow safe launch procedures. Rocket kits and motors will be available for $20, with additional motors available for purchase.

Also on Oct 25th in Jasper an extra special event!:

Rocket Rosies Build & Launch

Oct 25, 2026 10am-1pm at the Jasper Yellowhead Museum/Commemoration, ticket price is FREE

Strong women. Bold ideas. Sky-high dreams.The Rocket Rosies are dedicated to empowering women and girls of all ages to explore the science of rocketry through hands-on STEM experiences, mentorship, and community collaboration. Our goal is to foster confidence, curiosity, and creativity while making model rocketry welcoming, accessible, and fun.

Come build your very own rocket, learn a little about the science behind the flight, and connect with other women who are curious about rocketry!

Once your rocket is built, we’ll take it to Commemoration Park and launch it! No previous rocketry experience is needed—just bring your creativity, curiosity, and sense of adventure.

Please pre-register at rocketrosies@edmontonrocketry.net