Top Activities on the Ground in Jasper

Experience the best of Jasper National Park’s Maligne Valley during this guided day tour. Check out Medicine and Maligne lakes, looking out for local wildlife along the way. Learn about the unique natural history of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Canadian Rockies from your guide. Enjoy short walks through the beautiful scenery, and choose between a boat ride to Spirit Island (seasonal) or guided hike at Maligne Lake.

Jasper National Park is among the most spectacular places to experience the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountains—and on this tour, see the best of the region's scenic highlights. Follow your guide on a nature hike at Medicine Lake before continuing deeper into Maligne Valley. Make plenty of stops to observe local wildlife such as moose, elk, and bighorn sheep, and enjoy plenty of stunning mountain vistas.

Experience the excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this guided, 2-hour excursion. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, then ride along Alberta's Athabasca River in Jasper National Park. This ‘Mile 5’ trip is the river’s most popular, challenging class II rapids. The guide will be taking photos along the way which will be available for purchase at the end of the trip. All the necessary rafting equipment is included.

Get a little wet and have a lot of fun on the Athabasca River. Travel with your small group to the put in point and raft the Mile 5 section of the glacier-fed river. This section of river is a great introduction to river rafting as it begins with an approximately 10-minute float before the class II rapids start. Experience the gentle thrill of some bumps and splashes on your excursion.

The bike is the destination. Skip the stops — this is ultimate rolling patio experience. Cruise through the townsite on our 16-passenger pedal-powered social cycle, with music playing, drinks flowing, and mountain views all around. This experience is all about the vibe — good people, great energy, and unforgettable moments as you pedal, sip, and connect. Your ticket includes a complementary beverage to kick off the ride with additional drinks available for purchase onboard, so you can sit back, pedal, and enjoy the ride your way. Whether you're celebrating something special or just soaking up a Jasper evening, this is your go-to social ride. No stops. No schedule. Just pure fun.

We offer a unique local experience as your guides have lived in the Jasper National Park for several decades and can show you beautiful places that you would not find on your own. We offer you places in solitude without the touristy feeling of most standard packages. If you want to have an unique hiking experience book this hiking tour!

The Columbia Icefields, revered as the "heart of Turtle Island" by Indigenous tribes, provide a stunning backdrop for this customizable hiking adventure. Setting off from Jasper early in the morning, venture into the heart of the Canadian Rockies, where breathtaking glaciers, alpine lakes, and jagged summits await. Experience three unique hikes that showcase the area's natural beauty, with lunch served at a breathtaking viewpoint. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and offers flexibility to suit various fitness levels. - Enjoy a customizable hiking experience tailored to your fitness level - Lunch served at a scenic viewpoint with stunning glaciers - Option to start from the Icefields Centre if traveling from Banff or Lake Louise

Get ready for Jasper’s only class 3 rapids on the Sunwapta River. Be prepared: you’re going to get wet. Wear your bathing suit under your wetsuit and bring a towel and your sense of adventure. If you have your own wheels, you can save a bit by meeting the guides at the river instead of paying for the shuttle from the Jasper townsite.

Rock climbing is a great way to tackle a fresh challenge in the great outdoors, but enjoying it safely takes practise and skill. On this introductory rock climbing tour, suited to all ages and skill levels, escape the city for a day of adventure—with all safety and climbing equipment included. Try your hand at rock climbing on the shores of the Athabasca River, and embrace outdoor adventure in Canada’s open wilderness.

While hiking, enjoy amazing vistas of the Athabasca glacier and Columbia Icefield. Experience this tundra like alpine environment carved by glaciers, and learn about it's formation, flora and fauna.

In July 2024, a massive wildfire ripped through Jasper National Park, ravaging over 33,000 hectares of land. A year later, the 55-million-year-old land, without its canopy of leaves, reveals recovering flora, returning wildlife and a healthy future. On Wildfire Peak-Nic, you will be hiking 4 KM through the severely impacted site of the Complex Wildfire to one of Jasper’s prominent peaks. As your guide leads you through new growth forest emerging from the ash, you will learn to identify various species of plants, wildflowers and mushrooms, learn about history, geology, forestry, wildfires and observe wildlife from a safe distance. Once at the peak, you will take in 360-degree views of the different yet stunning vistas for miles and learn about the roles and benefits of a wildfire over a hot lunch with your guide. Beautiful in its own way, this is one-of-a-kind experience and a unique immersion into the aftermath of the powerful forces of nature.

Get up close with nature and discover more of Jasper’s dramatic scenery than you could exploring solo on this small-group half-day e-bike tour. Zip through Jasper National Park’s back roads, heading to local landmarks such as Lake Edith and Annette Lake while taking in views of snow-capped mountains and dense forests, all the while keeping an eye out for local wildlife. Learn about the region's ecology and geology from an interpretive guide.