Top Jasper On the Water

The UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park is a uniquely impressive place to experience nature, and a gentle adventure on the Athabasca River is a great way to do it. This float trip takes you down several miles on the Class II rapids—expect a few splashes along the way, but nothing too scary. Your National Park-licensed guide will share stories of the area as you go, and all necessary gear is included for your convenience.

The Maligne Valley lies within the expansive Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. With this tour, navigate the rugged scenery with ease and reach some of the region’s most spectacular landscapes in comfort. Discover top natural attractions such as Medicine Lake on foot, and enjoy a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake. Along the way, keep watch for sightings of native bears, eagles, elk, and moose in their natural habitat.

In the cool and quiet evening climate, Jasper’s wildlife comes out in force. Experience Jasper National Park at this special time of day—and beat the crowds—on this evening wildlife tour. Following pickup from your Jasper hotel, hop aboard a minibus and head into the UNESCO-listed Rocky Mountain landscapes. Travel around the park with ease and visit seasonal spots inhabited by grizzly bears, mountain goats, pocket-sized squirrels, and more.

Not all white-water rafting tours are extra exhilarating. Paddle through the dramatic Athabasca Canyon on a half-day white-water rafting adventure from Jasper that takes on fun, family-friendly Class 2+ rapids. You’ll start at the base of Athabasca Falls, then paddle a 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) stretch of river with a certified river guide. This half-day rafting excursion includes all equipment and transport from downtown Jasper, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

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.

No roads lead to the parts of the river you will travel on this expedition. Raft the white water on the Athabasca River through places you can only reach by boat. This guided tour takes you through two exciting sets of rapids (wear your bathing suit!) linked by a serene stretch through the canyon. Take in the Rocky Mountain scenery only paddlers and wildlife get to witness.

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 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.

Immerse yourself in the action, close to the water and in control of your own craft. Paddle into waves, get soaked and take on five sets of Class 2 rapids in your own inflatable kayak as your guide leads downstream in a separate kayak. Experience every wave, splash and rapid up close. Inflatable kayaks are stable and responsive, making them approachable for first-time paddlers while delivering a hands-on whitewater experience. Learn to control your kayak and put your new skills into action on the Athabasca, with calmer stretches between the rapids before the action picks up again. No previous kayaking or whitewater experience is required. With full instruction, it’s an exciting choice for adventurous travellers looking to try something fresh in Jasper. • Control your own single or double inflatable kayak • Get soaked taking on five sets of Class 2 rapids • Follow your guide downstream in a separate kayak • Stable kayaks and full instruction for first-time paddlers

Jasper’s Sunwapta River is a stretch of grade III rapids, where challenging twists and turns and spectacular scenery come as standard. On this tour, spin along the Icefields Parkway road and admire sweeping views over the famous Rocky Mountains. Tackle the swirling white-water currents with your guide, and watch the riverbanks for sightings of native wildlife living within the Jasper National Park.

Make whitewater rafting part of your Icefields Parkway road trip. This self-drive Sunwapta River adventure is ideal for travellers exploring Jasper National Park or journeying along the Icefields Parkway between Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. Meet right at the river, leave your vehicle at the take-out and ride our rafting bus upstream to the launch. From there, paddle 13 km (8 miles) down the glacier-fed Sunwapta River, taking on fast, technical Class 3 whitewater surrounded by Canadian Rockies wilderness. After approximately 1.5 hours on the water, you'll finish back at your vehicle—ready to continue along the Icefields Parkway or explore nearby attractions at your own pace. No previous rafting experience is required.

Paddle a fun, 5-mile (8-km.) section of the Athabasca River on a 2-hour whitewater adventure from Jasper that’s perfect for first-time rafters. You’ll ride frothing Class II rapids through ‘The Expressway,’ a wide stretch of river that combines rapids with calm, flowing water. This 2-hour Jasper whitewater trip includes all equipment, as well as round-trip transport from downtown Jasper.

Experience the Canadian Rockies from the water on this thrilling white-water rafting adventure with round-trip transfers from downtown Jasper included. Spend about two hours on the water, passing Class 3 rapids and swirling eddies, and enjoying unique views of Mt Robson and Rearguard Falls. Keep a lookout for wildlife like black bears, waterfowl, and—in season—spawning salmon along the way.

Bring the whole family along on this moderately challenging—yet totally fun—river rafting excursion down the Athabasca Valley in Jasper National Park. Join a guide in an 8-person raft for a multi-rapid run down the Athabasca River Canyon for a trip challenging enough to be counted as an adventure but relaxing enough for you to enjoy the beautiful canyon scenery along the way.

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.

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.

Take on the Class II and Class III white-water rapids of the Sunwapta River on this morning or afternoon rafting adventure from Jasper, and enjoy views of the Jasper National Park that can only be seen from the water. You’ll paddle alongside an experienced river guide, splashing over an 8-mile (13-km) stretch of fun rapids. This whitewater rafting trip includes all necessary equipment and instruction, as well as round-trip transport from a central location in Jasper.

Dip your paddle into the blue-green water of Pyramid Lake and experience Jasper National Park the way it was meant to be seen—from the bow of a canoe. Get up close to nature as your guide takes you across the lake, helping you spot wildlife along the shore and in the trees, as you marvel at the Rocky Mountains above the lake