At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, November 24, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is

The Palisades

Everyone is welcome to attend.

At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, September 8th, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is

You Can't Do That in JNP

Everyone is welcome to attend.

At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, July 14th, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is Warden Cabins.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, June 23, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is Fire Towers.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Friday April 14, 2023

10:45 am

at Alpine Summit Lodge

This week's topic is:

Project Habbakuk

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

What's in Store?

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

Used & Reused

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

Digging Deep-

Researchers in Jasper

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

"Mountain Monikers"

Admission by donation.

"Stories from the Mountains"

Monday, December 12^th

Doors Open at 6pm

Talk 7pm

Guest Speaker is David Harrap

Twenty-Nine Years On  Top Of  The World . 

Tickets are $10.00 for the general public but only $5.00 for Historical Society members. Tickets can be purchased at the museum in advance or at the door but space will be limited to 70 people.

Cash Bar.

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022

10:30 am

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

400 Bonhomme St.

This weeks topic is:

"Going to the Dogs"

Come join us for Coffee and Baking

Admission is by Donation

Zoom

Join Coffee Hour Zoom Meeting

All Proceeds go to Support the Various Programs and Exhibits at the Museum

Prepare for Adventures in:

Painting

Arts & Crafts

Fun Games

Music & Dance

Clay Work

and much, much more.

(Dress for the weather and bring your own water bottle)

Drop Off @ 10am or 1pm

Pick Up @ 4pm

For Ages 6 - 12

Join us one more time at the Chaba Theatre to Celebrate 96 years of History

Tuesday, June 28th

7:30pm

Doors Open 6:30pm

The night will start with a screening of the hilarious film “The Railrodder” with Buster Keaton followed by a presentation by Dwain Wacko on the history and his memories of the Chaba.

We will then be asking the audience to come up and share their memories of the Chaba, so don’t be shy.

We will finish off the night with a screening of the film “Challenge - The Canadian Rockies!” If you are not familiar with this movie it was filmed in Jasper National Park by Wendy Wacko and Jim Elzinga and it is narrated by the famous Sir Peter Ustinov. The movie ran in the Chaba for many weeks in the mid 1980’s.

Tickets to The Last Picture Show can be purchased in advance at the museum

Historical Society members are free and for non-members we are asking for a $10 donation. Members you still need a ticket, but you can just call the museum to be added to the list.

This could be the last opportunity to watch a film in the Chaba Theatre so don’t wait to get your tickets for we anticipate it to sell out early.

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Friday, June 24th, 2022

10:45 am

Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge

This weeks topic is:

"Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society"

You will have to follow Alpine's Covid guidelines. Please come a bit early as you will have to answer a questionnaire upon arrival, you will also need to continually mask and will not be able to partake in food and beverages.

Thank you for your understanding

“Stories from the Mountains”

Monday, May 9^th at 7pm

Guest Speaker is Cyril Shokopoles

Cyril Shokoples is an ACMG Mountain Guide and Mountain Rescue guru. Cyril has been at the forefront of climbing development and climbing education for decades. Cyril is synonymous with Jasper climbing in both winter and summer helping establish areas like Hidden Valley into what it is today as well as establishing many first ascents of ice climbs in Jasper and the surrounding area. Cyril has worked hard to maintain a currency in both equipment and climbing technique throughout his 40+ years of climbing. He has already left an immeasurable mark on Jasper and all of Canada’s climbing community through education and innovation of safety techniques that include the creation of the effective acronyms DARN SOLID ANCHORS and a BRAKES check for rappelling. We are all very fortunate that he has chosen Jasper to be one of his main stomping grounds.

Tickets are $10.00 for the general public but only $5.00 for Historical Society members. Tickets can be purchased at the museum in advance or at the door but space will be limited to 70 people.

Cash Bar. We are encouraging everyone to still mask up.

Thursday, September 30, 2021

We wish to help honour this special day by donating 10% of all sales that day from our Gift Shop to the Residential School Survivors. https://www.irsss.ca

Also, on Thursday, September, 30^th from 11:30 am to 1:00pm, Warrior Woman Matricia Brown will be conducting her Wapakwanis Plant Walk starting on the front deck of the museum. Admission will be by donation with all proceeds also going to the Residential School Survivors.

In 2016, the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society, spearheaded by then museum manager, Andy Klimach, partnered with Parks Canada and the Aseniwuche Winewak people of Grand Cache to install a Kookum statue designed and created by sculptor Crystal Mossing in front of the museum. In 2017, we were honoured to host the Aseniwuche Winewak elders and other dignitaries at the unveiling of the statue. Our museum displays also interpret the Indigenous history of the Athabasca Valley.

Here is a link to the 90 Calls To Action https://rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524494530110/1557511412801 we hope you will take the time to read them and join us for a moment of silence at 2:15 pm Jasper time to honor the children who died at the many residential schools across Canada.

On Thursday, September 30^th at 7pm there will be an outdoor screening of the movie Resilient: The Aseniwuche Winewak Story at the corner of Geikie St. & Miette Ave. The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and Museum & Archives was honoured to be included in this excellent film. We hope you will get a chance to get out and to see it.

Saturday, September 4 - Monday September 6th, 2021

10:00 am - 5pm

Suggested Donations $1.00 per book or fill a bag for $5.00

All Proceeds go to Support the Various Programs and Exhibits at the Museum

Saturday, July 31st, 2021

10:00 am - 6:00pm

Come and enjoy a refreshing Old Fashioned Cold Float

$5.00

A huge Thank you goes out to TGP, Your Jasper Grocer for their support

Connect with Friends, Community and Local History!

For Children Aged 6 – 12 years old.

Single Day Camps

June 29th & 30th, 9am - 4pm, $50.00 per day

July 2nd, 9am - 12pm, $35.00

Week Long Camps

July 5th - September 3rd

9am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday, 9am - 12pm, Friday's

$250.00 per Week

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

Week 7 is Full

Registration Begins June 7, 2021

In-person or by Telephone

10am - 5pm

400 Bonhomme St. or call 780-852-3013

For more information please call or email Nowreen

780-852-3013 jymcamps@gmail.com

Our Camps are Proudly Supported by:

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021

10:30 am

Grab a coffee and join us for our virtual coffee hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Cavell Chalet: Mementos & Memories"

By Brenda Guild

Jasper-born Brenda Guild will show the Mt. Edith Cavell Chalet corner of her dining room, which has items from the chalet dating from its opening in 1929 to closing in 1972. Her grandfather Don built it in 1928-29; he and her grandmother Anne owned and operated it starting in 1946.

Saturday, October 17

10:00am - 11:30am

Beside the Museum

As part of the Dark Sky Festival, we will be hosting a book signing and FREE solar viewing.

Come see the Sun (safely) and learn about how your next vacation could be in space!

Award-winning science author & Jasper Planetarium General Manager Peter McMahon will be on-hand to sign copies of his Red-Maple-Award-nominated best-selling children's book "The Space Adventurer's Guide" (Kids Can Press), which recently won the prestigious Lane Anderson Prize for science writing and is nominated for the 2020 Red Cedar award.

Books are $18.99 + GST with 100% of the proceeds going to the museum.

Thank you to Peter for donating the books to the museum.

Friday, August 28th, 2020

10:30 am

Walk with Karen to learn all about the history of the railway houses between Aspen Avenue and Bonhomme St.

Meet at the corner of Aspen and Connaught Ave.

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Everyone Welcome!

$5.00 Suggested Donation

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

10:30 am

Meet Chris Z.O. Dunlop to learn about the history and construction of Bailey Bridges - how they came about, where they were used and why and a look at how they are built.

Meet at Sixth Bridge

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Everyone Welcome!

Week Long Summer Day Camps for children aged 6 – 12 years old.

The themes for each week are:

• July 6-10: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (3 Spots Left)
• July 13-17: Geology Rox!! (4 Spots Left)
• July 20-24: Jurassic Planet (2 Spots Left)
• July 27-31: Flora and Fauna (3 Spots Left)
• August 3-7: Trading: A Blast from the Past (6 Spots Left)
• August 10-14: Superhero Week (FULL)
• August 17-21: Lights, Camera, Action! Theater Fun (FULL)
• August 24-28: Magic and Mystery (4 Spots Left)

The camp runs:

9am – 4pm Monday through Thursday and

9am – 12pm on Fridays.

(Must register for the whole week)

The cost for each week is $250.00 plus GST with JYHS Family Members receiving a 10% discount.

We will also be offering pre-care from 8 - 9am for $10 per day and post-care from 4 - 5pm for $10 per day.

Due to COVID restriction we are limited to 8 children per week.

Individual Day Camps

June 29^th, June 30^th, July 2^nd and July 3rd

9am – 4pm

$50 per day

No pre or post care will be available.

Lots of spots left for the single day camps.

Registration begins Monday, June 22^nd at 9am at the museum and you must register in person.

For more information please call Nowreen at 780-852-3013.

• Summer Day Camp Waiver
• Media Release Form for Minors
• Day Camp Registration Form
• Acknowledgement of Risk Statement

Proudly supported by:

Friday, May 1st, 2020

10:30 am

Grab a coffee and join us for our very first virtaul coffee hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"The Otto Brothers"

Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://www.gotomeet.me/EmploymentCoach/virtual-coffee-hour

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada: +1 (647) 497-9391
Access Code: 855-332-277

To book your experience just call the museum at 780-852-3013 and ask for Nowreen or email her at exhibits@jaspermuseum.org

Current theme is 100 years of CN, but we are working on a new theme based on the Hiding in Plain Site exhibit, which will soon to be ready.

The cost is $40 for teams of 4 - 6 people, with a 10% discount for JYHS members.

If you don’t know what an escape room is, it is a game in which a team of 4-6 players cooperatively discover clues, solve puzzles and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to progress and accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time of one hour.

Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, March 31st at 7 pm

The Meeting will be head Virtually either by

Conference Call or Skype.

Online Information for

JYHS Annual General Meeting
March 31st, 2020

Click here for AGM Package

It is back and once again it is bigger and better than ever with 11 trains going at once.

Thursday, November 7th - Sunday, November 10th

and

Thursday, November 14th - Sunday, November 17th

10am - 5pm

Come and see Jasper's Largest Model Train Collection in ACTION!

ADMISSION is FREE

Everyone welcome.

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Legion Doors Open at 7:00pm

Enjoy an Evening of Railway Songs & Songs by Railroaders

Local Artists Include:

Ralph Budgell, Charlie Blackstock, Mark Prinn and Tom Price

ADMISSION

FREE - Museum Members

$5 - Non-Members

Door Prizes to be Drawn

Come Join us for 100 Years on the Rails

All Aboard!

Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

10:30 am

Alpine Summit Senior's Lodge

Join us for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Restaurants"

Coffee and Goodies will be provided.

Everyone welcome.

Third Wednesday of Each Month until April, 2020

October 16th, November 20th, December 18th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th, April 15th

11am - 3pm

Baked Goods, Honey, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Jams, Jellies, Essential Oils and much, much more!

Everyone welcome.

Live History Theatre and Workshop

Tuesday, October 8th and 9th, 2019

As part of our continued celebration of the 100^th Anniversary of CN, the Museum has engaged an acting group called Live History Theatre, A Governor General’s Award nominated international touring theatre company who produces site specific customizable mysteries around the world. www.livehistoryshows.com

SHOWS

Tuesday, October 8th

5:30pm

$30 for the 5:30 show and includes appetizers and a complimentary beverage

8:00pm

8pm show is $20 and includes a complimentary beverage

Wednesday, October 9th

8:00pm

8pm show is $20 and includes a complimentary beverage

Advance Tickets Only

It’s almost closing time when you run into a strange figure, dressed in period clothes and seeming confused. The mysterious character, identifying only as Circa (Sir Henry Thornton) , is horrified to discover they are in the modern era, and many of things they remember and love are now behind glass; on shelves; written about in history books. They have no recollection of who they are, or how they got there.

Only pictures, items and stories from a time long ago seem to trigger memories about their identity. Stay with Circa for anecdotes from their life as they come flooding back, and travel through time, searching for clues. Make sure to avoid the security guard at closing time in order to help Circa find their identity; the ultimate treasure.

MYSTERY BUILDING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 8th

3:30pm

$5.00

Advance Tickets Only

Our mysteries include lessons in math, patterns, language and visual arts. Our mystery building workshop is hands on, interactive, and wildly fun! Participants who are fans of mystery novels, shows and theatre will learn how to build a mystery while learning about their local history in a way they have never seen it before. Build a mystery to stump friends and family, or learn how to become a sleuth during your favorite mystery programs!

Length: 60 minute

Ages: 10 to 110

The Annual Fall Outing

At the Former Whistler's Hostel

Sunday, September 8th, 2019

1 - 4 pm

Come and learn all about the fascinating history of the area and the former hostel before it is demol;ished.

Bring your own lawn chair and mug - coffee and baking will be provided.

Admission is FREE but Donations Graciously Accepted

EVERYONE WELCOME

Our Summer Mini-outing Series

Our third stop will feature the

Lake Edith Mini Railway

47 Lake Edith

Wednesday, September 18th at 10:30 am

Join us for an hour long discussion and tour on the history of this historic mini railway.

Bring your own mug - coffee and baking will be provided.

Admission is by donation!

Everyone Welcome!

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

10:30 am

Alpine Summit Senior's Lodge

Join us for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Hotels, Motels and Inns of Jasper"

Coffee and Goodies will be provided.

Everyone welcome.

Last Wednesday of Each Month until April, 2019

January 30th, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th

11am - 3pm

Baked Goods, Honey, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Jams, Jellies, Essential Oils and much, much more!

Everyone welcome.

Our Annual Spring Outing

In Z.O.'s Garage

51 Stone Mountain Village

Sunday, May 26th, 2019

1:30 - 3:00 pm

Yes, you have read this correctly, we are hosting it in Z.O.'s Garage. His garage is a fascinating place filled with an array of unique items and fascinating stories, which you do not want to miss.

Bring your own coffee mug and lawn chair, coffee and goodies will be provided.

Admission is by Donation!

November 6th - March 26th

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30am for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2019

We are back at the Museum and this coffee hour is final one of the Spring Season

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Show and Tell"

bring your own artifact and share its story with the group

Admission:

JYHS Members - Free

Non-Members - $5.00 Suggested Donation

Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, March 19 at 7 pm

Bridgland Room

Special Presentation at 8 pm by Harry Home

"Railroad Milestones"

Everyone Welcome

The Annual Fall Outing

About Pyramid Lake

Sunday, September 16th, 2018 from 1 - 4 pm

Come and learn all about the lakes fascinating history including the old dance hall, pyramid island, the old microwave tower and other interesting tidbits about the area.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the Cold Weather we are moving the outing indoors to the Museum Basement

Refreshments are being provided by the "Other Bear Paw".

Admission is FREE but Donations Graciously Accepted

It is back and it is bigger and better than ever

Thursday, February 14th - Sunday, February 24th

10am - 5pm, Thursday through Sunday

Come and see Jasper's Largest Toy Train Collection in ACTION!

Regular Museum Admission applies with full access to the Museum Galleries

Special $3.00 Rate for Students

Everyone welcome.

The Anti-Expedition Group

Tseringma Pilgrimage, 1971

Thursday, September 27th, 2018 from 7 - 9 pm

It will be a night of Norwegian mountainering history, literature, philosophy and film.

Cash Bar

Admission is FREE but Donations Graciously Accepted

1st Annual Jasper "RIBFEST"

A celebration of big BBQ serving up the best in slow cooked Beef & Pork Ribs, Brisket, Juicy Chicken, and sweet Pulled Pork. Does your mouth water when you think about delicious, slow roasting goodness on the BBQ? Then get your finger licking, tongue hanging, sticky lips smacking ready for Jasper Ribfest.

Friday, August 3rd - Monday, August 6th

11am - 10pm, Friday through Sunday

12pm - 6pm, Monday

Parking lot beside the Museum

(Across from the Jasper Aquatic Centre)

Admission to the grounds is FREE!

Check out the Calgary Ribfest for a sample of what to expect.

www.calgaryribfest.ca

“TRAINMANIA”

Thursday, March 1st - Sunday, March 11th

EXTENDED TO SAT. MARCH 17TH

10am - 5pm, Thursday through Sunday

Come and see Jasper's Largest Toy Train Collection in ACTION!

Regular Museum Admission applies with full access to the Museum Galleries

Special $3.00 Rate for Students ages 6 - 14.

Admission is free but Donations Graciously Accepted

Everyone welcome.

November 7th - March 27th

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30am for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

Coffee and Goodies are provided

Admission:

JYHS Members Free

Non-Members $5.00 Suggested Donation

Everyone welcome.

“Searching for Mary Schäffer - Women Wilderness Photography”

By Author:

Colleen Skidmore

Thursday, October 5^th at 7:30pm

Author Colleen Skidmore will be at the museum to launch her new book. The book is now available in the gift shop for $34.95 if you would like to purchase it before the launch.

Cash Bar Available

Donations Graciously Accepted

The Annual Fall Outing

At the Jasper Airstrip

Sunday, October 1st, 2017 from 1 - 4 pm

Come and learn all about the fascinating controversial history of this airstrip from the first recorded landing in 1920 to military training and Parks Canada’s helicopter training.

Drive east on Highway 16 to the Jasper Airstrip and follow the directional signs to park near our tent.

Bring a lawn chair and a cup; we will provide the refreshments.

Donations Graciously Accepted

"Jasper's Pictorial History Starts Here: Paul Kane in 1846 and Thereafter" by Ian MacLaren

Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 8:00pm

Well known historian and author Ian MacLaren will be at the museum to give a talk about his research on famous artist and story teller Paul Kane.

Irish-Canadian artist-traveler Paul Kane (1810–1871) was Canada’s first recognized painter and his book “Wanderings of an Artist” was first written in 1859 telling the story of Canada’s First Nation’s people between 1845 and 1848. Ian MacLaren, the author of “Mapper of Mountains” and “Culturing Wilderness in Jasper National Park” will be sharing photos of some of Paul Kane’s sketches that were made during his westbound trip with a Hudson's Bay Company brigade up the Athabasca and Whirlpool rivers to Athabasca Pass and the Columbia River during the first week of November 1846. They are by far the oldest pictorial records of any points in the park, and they are more than two decades older than Canada.

As the title of the talk, "Jasper's Pictorial History Starts Here: Paul Kane in 1846 and Thereafter" suggests, Ian will show the audience images of the park before the three valleys were reserved as Jasper Forest Park in 1907 and in the first few decades after it became a park officially in 1909. Because 2017 happens to mark the centennial of the publication of the first guidebook to JNP, Ian will be featuring images from it, as well. That guidebook, “Description of & Guide to Jasper Park” is by Morrison Parsons Bridgland, the surveyor who, by photography, made the first maps of portions of the park.

Admission is FREE

Donations Graciously Accepted

An Evening with Dr. Peter Murphy

Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at 7:30pm

As part of our newest exhibit “Cutting Ties” in Jasper National Park we will be hosting a talk on the exhibit.

Forestry Professor Emeritis, Dr. Peter Murphy will be here to give a talk on the Whirlpool Tie Logging operation. Since tripping over one of these sites in 1992, Dr. Murphy has been studying and researching to find the story behind the camps.

It has been a long slow search through the archives across the country trying to piece together the story of the Whirlpool Tie Logging camps. This piece of Jasper’s history has been well hidden except for a place called the Jack Ladder and the camp remnants you hike through on the way to Athabasca Pass.

The talk will cover the many things he has learned and the questions left to puzzle over. His research culminated in the exhibit “Cutting Ties” that we are presenting in our Showcase Gallery until Nov 9, 2017.

Suggested Donation $5.00

Cash Bar Available

The Athabasca River Historical Interpretive Walk

Monday, August 6th, 2017 at 7:30pm

The Athabasca river is one of Canada's Heritage Rivers, come learn about the storied history of this incredible river.

This program is being offered by donation but group size is limited therefore you must have a ticket. Please pickup your ticket prior to the walk from the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives.

400 Bonhomme St. (Across for the Aquatic Centre)

Open Daily from 10am - 5pm.

This walk will not be strenuous but please wear walking shoes.

Our Final Summer Mini-outing

Tuesday, August 15th at 10:30 am

Our next stop will feature the

Jasper Cemetery

Burgon Bickersteth was present at the funeral of a railway construction worker in the early 1900s-one of the earliest burials in the Jasper Cemetery.

“A more beautiful place no one could desire for a last resting place. Imagine a long stretch of short green grass, sloping down to the Athabasca, and all round young green pines; opposite the hills rose steeply from the river, and away to the east shone the snow covered peaks of Mount Hardisty”.

Join us at the gates to the Jasper Cemetery for our final mini-outing of the summer to learn more about this historic location.

Bring your own mug - coffee and goodies will be provided.

Everyone Welcome!

Our next Summer Mini-outing

Tuesday, July 18th from 10:30 am - 12 noon

Our next stop will feature the

Athabasca River

The Athabasca river is one of Canada's Heritage Rivers, come learn about the storied history of this incredible river.

Do you know who David Thompson was? What do you know about the homesteads on the river before the park was set aside? Have you ever heard of the Can-U-Canoe Dash race?

Bring your own mug and we'll bring the coffee, goodies and stories about the river.

Meet At:

The pump house by the Athabasca River on the Red Squirrel Trail.

(Left turn just before the Old Fort Point bridges)

Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE.

The unveiling of the new bronze sculpture of the

“Indigenous woman gathering food”

The sculpture honors the original Aseniwuche Winewak (Rocky Mountain People) residents of Jasper. Artist Crystal C Mossing calls her piece Kookum, Cree for grandmother and is the first of its kind in Jasper.

The unveiling will take place in front of the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives building, 400 Bonhomme St.

Friday, June 23^rd at 11:30am followed by refreshments.

Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE.

The Summer Mini-outing Season

continue's

Tuesday, June 20th at 10:30 am

Our next stop will be at

306 Balsam Street.

and will continue every third Tuesday of the month

with other various stops throughout Jasper.

Come and learn about the history of this wonderful log house that was built between 1924 and 1930.

Bring your own mug, coffee and goodies provided.

Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE.

Joe Couture's collection of ski movies

Friday, April 7th at 6 pm at the

D'ed Dog in the Astoria Hotel

a fundraiser for the JYMA

Prizes courtesy of Marmot Basin and Molson Brewery

Thursday, March 23 at 7 pm

Bridgland Room

Special Presentation at 8 pm by Tom Vinson Jr.

"Those Other Days"

Everyone Welcome

The Wonder Trail: Celebrating the Icefields Parkway

Presented by Kirsten Schmitten

Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm

Bridgland Room

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

Everyone Welcome

IGA members please register on line:

www.interpretiveguides.org

November 8- March 28

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30

for an hour of historical interest.

Everyone welcome.

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Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm Bridgland Room

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

300 Bonhomme Street

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Tuesday, September 27th at 7 pm Bridgland Room

The Real Thing is the first official biography of Ian McTaggart Cowan (1910–2010), the “father of Canadian ecology.”

As the head and founder of the first university-based wildlife department in Canada, Ian McTaggart Cowan revolutionized the way North Americans understood the natural world, and students flocked into his classrooms to hear his brilliant, entertaining lectures regarding the new science of ecology. Cowan’s early work in the national parks became the foundation for wildlife conservation and environmental education in Canada. McTaggart Cowan spent many months in Jasper National Park studying and collecting birds and mammals and drawing on the expertise of locals such as Jimmy Simpson, Frank Bryant, Charlie Phillips and James Brady.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

1-4 pm

at the Maligne Range

Bring a chair and a mug-coffee & goodies provided.

For driving directions, please e-mail:

manager@jaspermuseum.org

or call

780-852-3013

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Thursday September 15, 2016 at 7 pm

at the

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

Bridgland Room

Free Admission-Everyone welcome.

Sunday September 25th at 1 pm
Miette River Bridge on Highway 93
Tickets are available:
at the hot dog cart at the Wednesday Farmer's Market,
at the Summer Fair at the Jasper Activity Centre on August 17,
at the front desk of the museum or
from the JYHS directors and volunteeers.
Would you like to help sell tickets? call or e-mail Karen 780-852-3013 manager@jaspermuseum.org

Join us for an hour of historical interest

Meet at 10:30 am or as otherwise indicated at the locations and dates below.

Bring a mug and we’ll provide the coffee & goodies!

August 19th Old Firehall

Kevin Gedling hosts. Meet in front of the bays.

Pugh’s Market Garden Sunday Oct 5, 2014 1pm
Meet at confluence of Miette and Athabasca. Park in lot by entrance to Tekarra Lodge and cross bridge. Watch for signs.
Bring a chair & mug.

At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, September 8th, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is

You Can't Do That in JNP

Everyone is welcome to attend.

At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, July 14th, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is Warden Cabins.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

At Alpine Summit Lodge

Friday, June 23, 2023

10:45 am

Our Topic is Fire Towers.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Friday April 14, 2023

10:45 am

at Alpine Summit Lodge

This week's topic is:

Project Habbakuk

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

What's in Store?

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

Used & Reused

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

Digging Deep-

Researchers in Jasper

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

10:30 am

In the Bridgland Room at the 

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

This week's topic is:

"Mountain Monikers"

Admission by donation.

"Stories from the Mountains"

Monday, December 12^th

Doors Open at 6pm

Talk 7pm

Guest Speaker is David Harrap

Twenty-Nine Years On  Top Of  The World . 

Tickets are $10.00 for the general public but only $5.00 for Historical Society members. Tickets can be purchased at the museum in advance or at the door but space will be limited to 70 people.

Cash Bar.

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022

10:30 am

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

400 Bonhomme St.

This weeks topic is:

"Going to the Dogs"

Come join us for Coffee and Baking

Admission is by Donation

Zoom

Join Coffee Hour Zoom Meeting

All Proceeds go to Support the Various Programs and Exhibits at the Museum

Prepare for Adventures in:

Painting

Arts & Crafts

Fun Games

Music & Dance

Clay Work

and much, much more.

(Dress for the weather and bring your own water bottle)

Drop Off @ 10am or 1pm

Pick Up @ 4pm

For Ages 6 - 12

Join us one more time at the Chaba Theatre to Celebrate 96 years of History

Tuesday, June 28th

7:30pm

Doors Open 6:30pm

The night will start with a screening of the hilarious film “The Railrodder” with Buster Keaton followed by a presentation by Dwain Wacko on the history and his memories of the Chaba.

We will then be asking the audience to come up and share their memories of the Chaba, so don’t be shy.

We will finish off the night with a screening of the film “Challenge - The Canadian Rockies!” If you are not familiar with this movie it was filmed in Jasper National Park by Wendy Wacko and Jim Elzinga and it is narrated by the famous Sir Peter Ustinov. The movie ran in the Chaba for many weeks in the mid 1980’s.

Tickets to The Last Picture Show can be purchased in advance at the museum

Historical Society members are free and for non-members we are asking for a $10 donation. Members you still need a ticket, but you can just call the museum to be added to the list.

This could be the last opportunity to watch a film in the Chaba Theatre so don’t wait to get your tickets for we anticipate it to sell out early.

Our next Coffee Hour is:

Friday, June 24th, 2022

10:45 am

Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge

This weeks topic is:

"Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society"

You will have to follow Alpine's Covid guidelines. Please come a bit early as you will have to answer a questionnaire upon arrival, you will also need to continually mask and will not be able to partake in food and beverages.

Thank you for your understanding

“Stories from the Mountains”

Monday, May 9^th at 7pm

Guest Speaker is Cyril Shokopoles

Cyril Shokoples is an ACMG Mountain Guide and Mountain Rescue guru. Cyril has been at the forefront of climbing development and climbing education for decades. Cyril is synonymous with Jasper climbing in both winter and summer helping establish areas like Hidden Valley into what it is today as well as establishing many first ascents of ice climbs in Jasper and the surrounding area. Cyril has worked hard to maintain a currency in both equipment and climbing technique throughout his 40+ years of climbing. He has already left an immeasurable mark on Jasper and all of Canada’s climbing community through education and innovation of safety techniques that include the creation of the effective acronyms DARN SOLID ANCHORS and a BRAKES check for rappelling. We are all very fortunate that he has chosen Jasper to be one of his main stomping grounds.

Tickets are $10.00 for the general public but only $5.00 for Historical Society members. Tickets can be purchased at the museum in advance or at the door but space will be limited to 70 people.

Cash Bar. We are encouraging everyone to still mask up.

Thursday, September 30, 2021

We wish to help honour this special day by donating 10% of all sales that day from our Gift Shop to the Residential School Survivors. https://www.irsss.ca

Also, on Thursday, September, 30^th from 11:30 am to 1:00pm, Warrior Woman Matricia Brown will be conducting her Wapakwanis Plant Walk starting on the front deck of the museum. Admission will be by donation with all proceeds also going to the Residential School Survivors.

In 2016, the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society, spearheaded by then museum manager, Andy Klimach, partnered with Parks Canada and the Aseniwuche Winewak people of Grand Cache to install a Kookum statue designed and created by sculptor Crystal Mossing in front of the museum. In 2017, we were honoured to host the Aseniwuche Winewak elders and other dignitaries at the unveiling of the statue. Our museum displays also interpret the Indigenous history of the Athabasca Valley.

Here is a link to the 90 Calls To Action https://rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524494530110/1557511412801 we hope you will take the time to read them and join us for a moment of silence at 2:15 pm Jasper time to honor the children who died at the many residential schools across Canada.

On Thursday, September 30^th at 7pm there will be an outdoor screening of the movie Resilient: The Aseniwuche Winewak Story at the corner of Geikie St. & Miette Ave. The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and Museum & Archives was honoured to be included in this excellent film. We hope you will get a chance to get out and to see it.

Saturday, September 4 - Monday September 6th, 2021

10:00 am - 5pm

Suggested Donations $1.00 per book or fill a bag for $5.00

All Proceeds go to Support the Various Programs and Exhibits at the Museum

Saturday, July 31st, 2021

10:00 am - 6:00pm

Come and enjoy a refreshing Old Fashioned Cold Float

$5.00

A huge Thank you goes out to TGP, Your Jasper Grocer for their support

Connect with Friends, Community and Local History!

For Children Aged 6 – 12 years old.

Single Day Camps

June 29th & 30th, 9am - 4pm, $50.00 per day

July 2nd, 9am - 12pm, $35.00

Week Long Camps

July 5th - September 3rd

9am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday, 9am - 12pm, Friday's

$250.00 per Week

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

Week 7 is Full

Registration Begins June 7, 2021

In-person or by Telephone

10am - 5pm

400 Bonhomme St. or call 780-852-3013

For more information please call or email Nowreen

780-852-3013 jymcamps@gmail.com

Our Camps are Proudly Supported by:

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021

10:30 am

Grab a coffee and join us for our virtual coffee hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Cavell Chalet: Mementos & Memories"

By Brenda Guild

Jasper-born Brenda Guild will show the Mt. Edith Cavell Chalet corner of her dining room, which has items from the chalet dating from its opening in 1929 to closing in 1972. Her grandfather Don built it in 1928-29; he and her grandmother Anne owned and operated it starting in 1946.

Saturday, October 17

10:00am - 11:30am

Beside the Museum

As part of the Dark Sky Festival, we will be hosting a book signing and FREE solar viewing.

Come see the Sun (safely) and learn about how your next vacation could be in space!

Award-winning science author & Jasper Planetarium General Manager Peter McMahon will be on-hand to sign copies of his Red-Maple-Award-nominated best-selling children's book "The Space Adventurer's Guide" (Kids Can Press), which recently won the prestigious Lane Anderson Prize for science writing and is nominated for the 2020 Red Cedar award.

Books are $18.99 + GST with 100% of the proceeds going to the museum.

Thank you to Peter for donating the books to the museum.

Friday, August 28th, 2020

10:30 am

Walk with Karen to learn all about the history of the railway houses between Aspen Avenue and Bonhomme St.

Meet at the corner of Aspen and Connaught Ave.

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Everyone Welcome!

$5.00 Suggested Donation

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

10:30 am

Meet Chris Z.O. Dunlop to learn about the history and construction of Bailey Bridges - how they came about, where they were used and why and a look at how they are built.

Meet at Sixth Bridge

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Everyone Welcome!

Week Long Summer Day Camps for children aged 6 – 12 years old.

The themes for each week are:

• July 6-10: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (3 Spots Left)
• July 13-17: Geology Rox!! (4 Spots Left)
• July 20-24: Jurassic Planet (2 Spots Left)
• July 27-31: Flora and Fauna (3 Spots Left)
• August 3-7: Trading: A Blast from the Past (6 Spots Left)
• August 10-14: Superhero Week (FULL)
• August 17-21: Lights, Camera, Action! Theater Fun (FULL)
• August 24-28: Magic and Mystery (4 Spots Left)

The camp runs:

9am – 4pm Monday through Thursday and

9am – 12pm on Fridays.

(Must register for the whole week)

The cost for each week is $250.00 plus GST with JYHS Family Members receiving a 10% discount.

We will also be offering pre-care from 8 - 9am for $10 per day and post-care from 4 - 5pm for $10 per day.

Due to COVID restriction we are limited to 8 children per week.

Individual Day Camps

June 29^th, June 30^th, July 2^nd and July 3rd

9am – 4pm

$50 per day

No pre or post care will be available.

Lots of spots left for the single day camps.

Registration begins Monday, June 22^nd at 9am at the museum and you must register in person.

For more information please call Nowreen at 780-852-3013.

• Summer Day Camp Waiver
• Media Release Form for Minors
• Day Camp Registration Form
• Acknowledgement of Risk Statement

Proudly supported by:

Friday, May 1st, 2020

10:30 am

Grab a coffee and join us for our very first virtaul coffee hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"The Otto Brothers"

Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://www.gotomeet.me/EmploymentCoach/virtual-coffee-hour

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada: +1 (647) 497-9391
Access Code: 855-332-277

To book your experience just call the museum at 780-852-3013 and ask for Nowreen or email her at exhibits@jaspermuseum.org

Current theme is 100 years of CN, but we are working on a new theme based on the Hiding in Plain Site exhibit, which will soon to be ready.

The cost is $40 for teams of 4 - 6 people, with a 10% discount for JYHS members.

If you don’t know what an escape room is, it is a game in which a team of 4-6 players cooperatively discover clues, solve puzzles and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to progress and accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time of one hour.

Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, March 31st at 7 pm

The Meeting will be head Virtually either by

Conference Call or Skype.

Online Information for

JYHS Annual General Meeting
March 31st, 2020

Click here for AGM Package

It is back and once again it is bigger and better than ever with 11 trains going at once.

Thursday, November 7th - Sunday, November 10th

and

Thursday, November 14th - Sunday, November 17th

10am - 5pm

Come and see Jasper's Largest Model Train Collection in ACTION!

ADMISSION is FREE

Everyone welcome.

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Legion Doors Open at 7:00pm

Enjoy an Evening of Railway Songs & Songs by Railroaders

Local Artists Include:

Ralph Budgell, Charlie Blackstock, Mark Prinn and Tom Price

ADMISSION

FREE - Museum Members

$5 - Non-Members

Door Prizes to be Drawn

Come Join us for 100 Years on the Rails

All Aboard!

Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

10:30 am

Alpine Summit Senior's Lodge

Join us for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Restaurants"

Coffee and Goodies will be provided.

Everyone welcome.

Third Wednesday of Each Month until April, 2020

October 16th, November 20th, December 18th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th, April 15th

11am - 3pm

Baked Goods, Honey, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Jams, Jellies, Essential Oils and much, much more!

Everyone welcome.

Live History Theatre and Workshop

Tuesday, October 8th and 9th, 2019

As part of our continued celebration of the 100^th Anniversary of CN, the Museum has engaged an acting group called Live History Theatre, A Governor General’s Award nominated international touring theatre company who produces site specific customizable mysteries around the world. www.livehistoryshows.com

SHOWS

Tuesday, October 8th

5:30pm

$30 for the 5:30 show and includes appetizers and a complimentary beverage

8:00pm

8pm show is $20 and includes a complimentary beverage

Wednesday, October 9th

8:00pm

8pm show is $20 and includes a complimentary beverage

Advance Tickets Only

It’s almost closing time when you run into a strange figure, dressed in period clothes and seeming confused. The mysterious character, identifying only as Circa (Sir Henry Thornton) , is horrified to discover they are in the modern era, and many of things they remember and love are now behind glass; on shelves; written about in history books. They have no recollection of who they are, or how they got there.

Only pictures, items and stories from a time long ago seem to trigger memories about their identity. Stay with Circa for anecdotes from their life as they come flooding back, and travel through time, searching for clues. Make sure to avoid the security guard at closing time in order to help Circa find their identity; the ultimate treasure.

MYSTERY BUILDING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 8th

3:30pm

$5.00

Advance Tickets Only

Our mysteries include lessons in math, patterns, language and visual arts. Our mystery building workshop is hands on, interactive, and wildly fun! Participants who are fans of mystery novels, shows and theatre will learn how to build a mystery while learning about their local history in a way they have never seen it before. Build a mystery to stump friends and family, or learn how to become a sleuth during your favorite mystery programs!

Length: 60 minute

Ages: 10 to 110

The Annual Fall Outing

At the Former Whistler's Hostel

Sunday, September 8th, 2019

1 - 4 pm

Come and learn all about the fascinating history of the area and the former hostel before it is demol;ished.

Bring your own lawn chair and mug - coffee and baking will be provided.

Admission is FREE but Donations Graciously Accepted

EVERYONE WELCOME

Our Summer Mini-outing Series

Our third stop will feature the

Lake Edith Mini Railway

47 Lake Edith

Wednesday, September 18th at 10:30 am

Join us for an hour long discussion and tour on the history of this historic mini railway.

Bring your own mug - coffee and baking will be provided.

Admission is by donation!

Everyone Welcome!

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

10:30 am

Alpine Summit Senior's Lodge

Join us for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Hotels, Motels and Inns of Jasper"

Coffee and Goodies will be provided.

Everyone welcome.

Last Wednesday of Each Month until April, 2019

January 30th, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th

11am - 3pm

Baked Goods, Honey, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Jams, Jellies, Essential Oils and much, much more!

Everyone welcome.

Our Annual Spring Outing

In Z.O.'s Garage

51 Stone Mountain Village

Sunday, May 26th, 2019

1:30 - 3:00 pm

Yes, you have read this correctly, we are hosting it in Z.O.'s Garage. His garage is a fascinating place filled with an array of unique items and fascinating stories, which you do not want to miss.

Bring your own coffee mug and lawn chair, coffee and goodies will be provided.

Admission is by Donation!

November 6th - March 26th

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30am for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2019

We are back at the Museum and this coffee hour is final one of the Spring Season

This Weeks Historical Topic:

"Show and Tell"

bring your own artifact and share its story with the group

Admission:

JYHS Members - Free

Non-Members - $5.00 Suggested Donation

Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, March 19 at 7 pm

Bridgland Room

Special Presentation at 8 pm by Harry Home

"Railroad Milestones"

Everyone Welcome

The Annual Fall Outing

About Pyramid Lake

Sunday, September 16th, 2018 from 1 - 4 pm

Come and learn all about the lakes fascinating history including the old dance hall, pyramid island, the old microwave tower and other interesting tidbits about the area.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the Cold Weather we are moving the outing indoors to the Museum Basement

Refreshments are being provided by the "Other Bear Paw".

Admission is FREE but Donations Graciously Accepted

It is back and it is bigger and better than ever

Thursday, February 14th - Sunday, February 24th

10am - 5pm, Thursday through Sunday

Come and see Jasper's Largest Toy Train Collection in ACTION!

Regular Museum Admission applies with full access to the Museum Galleries

Special $3.00 Rate for Students

Everyone welcome.

The Anti-Expedition Group

Tseringma Pilgrimage, 1971

Thursday, September 27th, 2018 from 7 - 9 pm

It will be a night of Norwegian mountainering history, literature, philosophy and film.

Cash Bar

Admission is FREE but Donations Graciously Accepted

1st Annual Jasper "RIBFEST"

A celebration of big BBQ serving up the best in slow cooked Beef & Pork Ribs, Brisket, Juicy Chicken, and sweet Pulled Pork. Does your mouth water when you think about delicious, slow roasting goodness on the BBQ? Then get your finger licking, tongue hanging, sticky lips smacking ready for Jasper Ribfest.

Friday, August 3rd - Monday, August 6th

11am - 10pm, Friday through Sunday

12pm - 6pm, Monday

Parking lot beside the Museum

(Across from the Jasper Aquatic Centre)

Admission to the grounds is FREE!

Check out the Calgary Ribfest for a sample of what to expect.

www.calgaryribfest.ca

“TRAINMANIA”

Thursday, March 1st - Sunday, March 11th

EXTENDED TO SAT. MARCH 17TH

10am - 5pm, Thursday through Sunday

Come and see Jasper's Largest Toy Train Collection in ACTION!

Regular Museum Admission applies with full access to the Museum Galleries

Special $3.00 Rate for Students ages 6 - 14.

Admission is free but Donations Graciously Accepted

Everyone welcome.

November 7th - March 27th

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30am for an hour of historical interest as we pull artifacts from our collection for display and conversation.

Coffee and Goodies are provided

Admission:

JYHS Members Free

Non-Members $5.00 Suggested Donation

Everyone welcome.

“Searching for Mary Schäffer - Women Wilderness Photography”

By Author:

Colleen Skidmore

Thursday, October 5^th at 7:30pm

Author Colleen Skidmore will be at the museum to launch her new book. The book is now available in the gift shop for $34.95 if you would like to purchase it before the launch.

Cash Bar Available

Donations Graciously Accepted

The Annual Fall Outing

At the Jasper Airstrip

Sunday, October 1st, 2017 from 1 - 4 pm

Come and learn all about the fascinating controversial history of this airstrip from the first recorded landing in 1920 to military training and Parks Canada’s helicopter training.

Drive east on Highway 16 to the Jasper Airstrip and follow the directional signs to park near our tent.

Bring a lawn chair and a cup; we will provide the refreshments.

Donations Graciously Accepted

"Jasper's Pictorial History Starts Here: Paul Kane in 1846 and Thereafter" by Ian MacLaren

Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 8:00pm

Well known historian and author Ian MacLaren will be at the museum to give a talk about his research on famous artist and story teller Paul Kane.

Irish-Canadian artist-traveler Paul Kane (1810–1871) was Canada’s first recognized painter and his book “Wanderings of an Artist” was first written in 1859 telling the story of Canada’s First Nation’s people between 1845 and 1848. Ian MacLaren, the author of “Mapper of Mountains” and “Culturing Wilderness in Jasper National Park” will be sharing photos of some of Paul Kane’s sketches that were made during his westbound trip with a Hudson's Bay Company brigade up the Athabasca and Whirlpool rivers to Athabasca Pass and the Columbia River during the first week of November 1846. They are by far the oldest pictorial records of any points in the park, and they are more than two decades older than Canada.

As the title of the talk, "Jasper's Pictorial History Starts Here: Paul Kane in 1846 and Thereafter" suggests, Ian will show the audience images of the park before the three valleys were reserved as Jasper Forest Park in 1907 and in the first few decades after it became a park officially in 1909. Because 2017 happens to mark the centennial of the publication of the first guidebook to JNP, Ian will be featuring images from it, as well. That guidebook, “Description of & Guide to Jasper Park” is by Morrison Parsons Bridgland, the surveyor who, by photography, made the first maps of portions of the park.

Admission is FREE

Donations Graciously Accepted

An Evening with Dr. Peter Murphy

Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at 7:30pm

As part of our newest exhibit “Cutting Ties” in Jasper National Park we will be hosting a talk on the exhibit.

Forestry Professor Emeritis, Dr. Peter Murphy will be here to give a talk on the Whirlpool Tie Logging operation. Since tripping over one of these sites in 1992, Dr. Murphy has been studying and researching to find the story behind the camps.

It has been a long slow search through the archives across the country trying to piece together the story of the Whirlpool Tie Logging camps. This piece of Jasper’s history has been well hidden except for a place called the Jack Ladder and the camp remnants you hike through on the way to Athabasca Pass.

The talk will cover the many things he has learned and the questions left to puzzle over. His research culminated in the exhibit “Cutting Ties” that we are presenting in our Showcase Gallery until Nov 9, 2017.

Suggested Donation $5.00

Cash Bar Available

The Athabasca River Historical Interpretive Walk

Monday, August 6th, 2017 at 7:30pm

The Athabasca river is one of Canada's Heritage Rivers, come learn about the storied history of this incredible river.

This program is being offered by donation but group size is limited therefore you must have a ticket. Please pickup your ticket prior to the walk from the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives.

400 Bonhomme St. (Across for the Aquatic Centre)

Open Daily from 10am - 5pm.

This walk will not be strenuous but please wear walking shoes.

Our Final Summer Mini-outing

Tuesday, August 15th at 10:30 am

Our next stop will feature the

Jasper Cemetery

Burgon Bickersteth was present at the funeral of a railway construction worker in the early 1900s-one of the earliest burials in the Jasper Cemetery.

“A more beautiful place no one could desire for a last resting place. Imagine a long stretch of short green grass, sloping down to the Athabasca, and all round young green pines; opposite the hills rose steeply from the river, and away to the east shone the snow covered peaks of Mount Hardisty”.

Join us at the gates to the Jasper Cemetery for our final mini-outing of the summer to learn more about this historic location.

Bring your own mug - coffee and goodies will be provided.

Everyone Welcome!

Our next Summer Mini-outing

Tuesday, July 18th from 10:30 am - 12 noon

Our next stop will feature the

Athabasca River

The Athabasca river is one of Canada's Heritage Rivers, come learn about the storied history of this incredible river.

Do you know who David Thompson was? What do you know about the homesteads on the river before the park was set aside? Have you ever heard of the Can-U-Canoe Dash race?

Bring your own mug and we'll bring the coffee, goodies and stories about the river.

Meet At:

The pump house by the Athabasca River on the Red Squirrel Trail.

(Left turn just before the Old Fort Point bridges)

Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE.

The unveiling of the new bronze sculpture of the

“Indigenous woman gathering food”

The sculpture honors the original Aseniwuche Winewak (Rocky Mountain People) residents of Jasper. Artist Crystal C Mossing calls her piece Kookum, Cree for grandmother and is the first of its kind in Jasper.

The unveiling will take place in front of the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives building, 400 Bonhomme St.

Friday, June 23^rd at 11:30am followed by refreshments.

Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE.

The Summer Mini-outing Season

continue's

Tuesday, June 20th at 10:30 am

Our next stop will be at

306 Balsam Street.

and will continue every third Tuesday of the month

with other various stops throughout Jasper.

Come and learn about the history of this wonderful log house that was built between 1924 and 1930.

Bring your own mug, coffee and goodies provided.

Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE.

Joe Couture's collection of ski movies

Friday, April 7th at 6 pm at the

D'ed Dog in the Astoria Hotel

a fundraiser for the JYMA

Prizes courtesy of Marmot Basin and Molson Brewery

Thursday, March 23 at 7 pm

Bridgland Room

Special Presentation at 8 pm by Tom Vinson Jr.

"Those Other Days"

Everyone Welcome

The Wonder Trail: Celebrating the Icefields Parkway

Presented by Kirsten Schmitten

Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm

Bridgland Room

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

Everyone Welcome

IGA members please register on line:

www.interpretiveguides.org

November 8- March 28

Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30

for an hour of historical interest.

Everyone welcome.

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Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm Bridgland Room

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

300 Bonhomme Street

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Tuesday, September 27th at 7 pm Bridgland Room

The Real Thing is the first official biography of Ian McTaggart Cowan (1910–2010), the “father of Canadian ecology.”

As the head and founder of the first university-based wildlife department in Canada, Ian McTaggart Cowan revolutionized the way North Americans understood the natural world, and students flocked into his classrooms to hear his brilliant, entertaining lectures regarding the new science of ecology. Cowan’s early work in the national parks became the foundation for wildlife conservation and environmental education in Canada. McTaggart Cowan spent many months in Jasper National Park studying and collecting birds and mammals and drawing on the expertise of locals such as Jimmy Simpson, Frank Bryant, Charlie Phillips and James Brady.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

1-4 pm

at the Maligne Range

Bring a chair and a mug-coffee & goodies provided.

For driving directions, please e-mail:

manager@jaspermuseum.org

or call

780-852-3013

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Thursday September 15, 2016 at 7 pm

at the

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

Bridgland Room

Free Admission-Everyone welcome.

Sunday September 25th at 1 pm
Miette River Bridge on Highway 93
Tickets are available:
at the hot dog cart at the Wednesday Farmer's Market,
at the Summer Fair at the Jasper Activity Centre on August 17,
at the front desk of the museum or
from the JYHS directors and volunteeers.
Would you like to help sell tickets? call or e-mail Karen 780-852-3013 manager@jaspermuseum.org

Join us for an hour of historical interest

Meet at 10:30 am or as otherwise indicated at the locations and dates below.

Bring a mug and we’ll provide the coffee & goodies!

August 19th Old Firehall

Kevin Gedling hosts. Meet in front of the bays.

Pugh’s Market Garden Sunday Oct 5, 2014 1pm
Meet at confluence of Miette and Athabasca. Park in lot by entrance to Tekarra Lodge and cross bridge. Watch for signs.
Bring a chair & mug.