Whitewater Rafting on Jasper's Fraser River

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Jasper, Canada

5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Enjoy views of the Canadian Rockies that can only be seen from the water
This beginner-friendly tour is ideal for your first time white-water rafting
Morning and afternoon tours make it easy to combine rafting with sightseeing
A small group size ensures an intimate experience you won’t find in larger groups

What's Included

2 hours of Rafting (5 hour round-trip including transportation)
Return bus transfers from Downtown Jasper
All necessary technical equipment
Highly experienced, fully-certified river guide

Gratuities
Souvenir Photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

638 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
Check-in 15 minutes before your tour at 638 Connaught Drive (Corner Connaught Dr. & Hazel Ave) — next to public washrooms & across street from Shell gas station. Look for black Maligne Rafting trailer.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Be prepared to get soaked on this thrilling guided rafting trip down the Fraser River. You'll start your adventure in the shadow of Mt Robson, stopping to pull out for a short portage on land to carry your raft around massive Rearguard Falls. Then continue down the river, filled with whitewater rapids and swirling eddies, admiring the steep canyon walls along the way. Also keep an eye out for Canadian Rockies wildlife and seasonal spawning salmon.

With your experienced guide, you'll tackle intermediate Class 3 rapids; rapids are classified from 1 to 6, with 6 being the most difficult. So, this an exciting, wet and adrenaline-producing trip for all experience levels. Rafters must be at least 12 years old an weigh at least 90 lbs (41 kgs).

If you're seeking fun and adventure while visiting Jasper, you'll definitely want to book this whitewater rafting trip down the Fraser River.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh a minimum of 90 lbs (41 kg).
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Dress with a swimsuit underneath your street clothing and bring warm clothing for afterwards. It is also recommended to bring a drink and snack for after the tour.
This trip runs in all weather conditions. Participants will be provided with all the necessary technical equipment including wetsuits, spray jackets, neoprene booties, helmets and lifejackets, however on cooler days, those prone to feeling the cold should bring either a fleece or wool jacket to wear underneath the spray jacket (No cotton should be worn)
You are required to check-in 15 minutes prior to departure time at our pick up location which is the parking lot across the street from the Shell gas station.
All departure times listed are in Alberta Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST).
Not recommended for those with back injuries
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Boat configuration is at the discretion of raft guides and will be determined on the day based on overall group size. While the best effort is made to keep groups together in same raft, due to logistics, this cannot be guaranteed.
No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Rochelle_T

Lots of fun, very organized . guide was very friendly and professional. Great way to spend the day in jasper.

Reviews

4.9

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It was well worth it...

X_P, Sep 2025

It was well worth it every penny. Would rather do this then spending money on those overpriced gondolas.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re so glad you felt the tour was well worth it and enjoyed the experience over other options.

Lots of fun, very...

Rochelle_T, Sep 2025

Lots of fun, very organized . guide was very friendly and professional. Great way to spend the day in jasper.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Great to hear that you enjoyed your Fraser River raft trip with Maligne Adventures. It is definitely a great way to spend a day in our area.

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Wanderer66578945892, Nov 2019

Excellent day out. The guides were dope. Fun for all ages. Good history of the local area on your way to the water. The rapids were so much fun.

Response from Host, Dec 2019

Great to hear of your amazing experience with Maligne Adventures, our crew will really appreciate the positive feedback. Regards

Delivered as listed

Gary_L, Jul 2018

I’ve been on many white water trips but was taking my 16 yr old daughter on her first. Couldn’t have asked for a better first raft trip for her. The guide was friendly and funny and kept our whole group involved.

This was one of the best experiences...

FredL_J, Feb 2018

This was one of the best experiences of our Canadian Rockies vacation. The company and staff were pleasant to deal with and right on time. The rafting was fun and exhilarating! I would highly recommend Whitewater Rafting on the Fraser River with this company.

My wife and 14 year old daughter...

Elaine m W, Aug 2017

My wife and 14 year old daughter have never been rafting and were a little dubious when they saw that I'd booked the top graded rafting trip 3. Once in the river they saw that anything less would have seemed pretty tame as most of the rapids are 2 with a few 3s. Had a great time, very professional and safe outift. At no time was there any chance anyone would fall out and all safety gear and briefings provided. We rotated through the boat during the trip and jumped in for a swim near the end. The portage section was absolutely fine as well. If you want to see photos of recent trips before deciding to book or not, go to their website and choose a date and time to see what the rafters experienced. Highly recommended.

This was amazing! It was my first...

Michele H, Sep 2016

This was amazing! It was my first time whitewater rafting. Caleb did a fantastic job of 'captain' and together he and Jerome made it so much fun. We even saw a black bear cub on the shore!