Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise
Description
Discover why the Maligne Valley is a must-see in Jasper National Park. On this breathtaking 6-hour tour, enjoy a short scenic walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake, admiring the majestic limestone cliffs above. Along the drive, watch for iconic Canadian wildlife often spotted in the area. Arriving at the valley’s jewel, Maligne Lake, take a 90-minute scenic boat cruise to Spirit Island and experience the wild beauty of this vast wilderness.
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Itinerary
Begin an awe-inspiring 45 km journey through the Maligne Valley and discover why this area is considered one of the most stunning natural wonders of the world. Keep an eye out for iconic Canadian wildlife and take in the serene lakes along the way.
(Alternative Stop): While the waterfalls are currently closed due to the 2024 wildfire, we’ll stop at a scenic overlook along the canyon, where your guide will explain the ecological effects of the fire and how nature is recovering.
Explore the sub-alpine forests and admire the limestone cliffs rising above Medicine Lake. Take a short scenic walk along the shoreline while your guide shares the fascinating natural history of this mysterious disappearing lake.
Arrive at Maligne Lake for a 90-minute scenic boat cruise. Take in the glacial-blue waters, towering mountains, and lush shoreline. Stop at Spirit Island to walk to the famous viewpoint and capture the iconic Canadian Rockies scenery, all while learning about the lake’s human and geological history. After the cruise, enjoy a packed lunch you bring with you or purchase from the Maligne Lake House Café (additional cost) before returning to Jasper.
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Pickup Locations & Times
* Hotel pick-up times vary and will be confirmed upon booking. * If your pick up location is within the immediate Jasper townsite, please be ready 15 minutes prior to departure time. * For outlying properties including Beckers Chalet, Jasper House Bungalows, Tekarra Lodge, Wapiti campground, Whistlers Campground, Patrica Lake Bungalows and Pyramid Lake Lodge, please be ready 30 minutes prior to departure time. * For pick-up from Pine Bungalows please be ready at departure time for pickup between 5-10 minutes after departure time. * For pick-up from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, please be ready 15 minutes AFTER departure time. * Complimentary pick-up is available from selected accommodations within the Jasper Area. * Pick-up is also available from vacation rentals within the immediate Jasper townsite — To arrange this, please contact us directly . * If your hotel is not listed, please select our Central Meeting Location: the Two Brothers Totem Pole, located across the street from the Jasper Park Information Centre lawn (500 Connaught Drive). All-day parking is available in the adjacent paid public parking lot (behind the washroom building). Parking fees apply and must be paid directly to the parking operator using the posted payment instructions or parking kiosk.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note regarding Maligne Canyon Waterfalls: Due to damage caused by last summer’s wildfire, access to Maligne Canyon is currently closed by Parks Canada for infrastructure repairs to ensure visitor safety. If these repairs are not completed prior to your selected tour date, the short walk to view waterfalls in Maligne Canyon will not be possible. In this case, the tour will proceed with a slightly altered itinerary, offering alternative stops to showcase the area’s unique beauty. This includes a visit to Maligne Lookout, where you can view the dramatically changed landscape from a high vantage point, and additional time at Medicine Lake, featuring a short walk along the shore for stunning perspectives of the lake surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. Please rest assured that the tour length and price remain unchanged, and the overall experience will still provide incredible opportunities to explore and learn about the Maligne Valley’s natural wonders.
- To request complimentary pick-up from your accommodation, please specify which hotel you are staying at. Pickup times vary therefore your exact pick-up time will be confirmed upon booking.
- If you are staying outside of Jasper, please specify Jasper Downtown Location - at Two Brothers Totem Pole across from Parks Canada Information Center on Connaught Drive. Your meeting time will be 15 minutes prior to your trip’s departure time. All-day parking is located in the parking lot.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A small amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
Reviews(652)
We had a fantastic sightseeing tour with our fun and lively tour guide, Bella. She knew just where to find lots of wildlife! We saw and photographed playful muskrats, big horn sheep, deer, elk, moose and a bald eagle. The cruise on Lake Maligne was epic! Cath gave us so much information and history about the gorgeous lake and Jethro was a wonderful captain! We highly recommend this tour!
We had an amazing day in Jasper. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing day exploring Jasper with us. It was our pleasure to be part of your visit, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Bella was a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. We can never know which animals decide to show up, but we were lucky to see columbian ground squirrels, long horn sheep, elk, moose, marmots, bald eagle (perched and in flight), white tail deer, mule deer and a brief sighting of a black bear. The boat trip on Lake Maligne was similarly enjoyable and informative.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such an enjoyable day with Bella. Her passion for Jasper's wildlife and landscapes shines through on every tour. It sounds like you had an incredible variety of sightings, and we're so glad you enjoyed the Maligne Lake cruise as well. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great tour! Fortunately, we saw many animals: Elk with calves, mule deer, a moose, a black bear, a bald eagle with chicks, bighorn sheep with lambs, ground squirrels, and chipmunks. The landscape and the lakes are uniquely beautiful. Our guide Kelly was super friendly and knew a lot about the animals as well as the region - very informative. She also made sure that we always had the best view of the animals. Thank you very much for the extraordinary experience! We can absolutely recommend the tour!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed such an incredible variety of wildlife and Jasper's beautiful scenery. Kelli will be so pleased to hear her knowledge and dedication helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
We had a fantastic time on the Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour. Oven was a great guide—friendly, engaging, and very informative. We were lucky to spot a black bear, elk, moose, and deer, and learned so much about Jasper’s wildlife and history. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a fantastic time exploring Jasper with Owen. It's great to hear his friendly, engaging approach and knowledge of the area's wildlife and history helped make your experience so memorable. Spotting a black bear, elk, moose, and deer is an incredible bonus! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
Received email confirmation of time of pick up from hotel. Our guide and driver was called Jake and he was full of so much information about the area, the wildlife and really friendly. If wildlife were spotted he’d stop so as we could take photos. Once at the lake we had time to use the washrooms and a quick look round before boarding the boat along with another group from the same company with a captain & guide from Malaigne lake. Again the guide was so informative, telling us the history of the lake. We docked as spirit island and able to take some amazing photos of the lake and mountains. Cruise was approximately 90 minutes. Once back on the mini bus with Jake we headed back to Jasper and again received lots more commentary from him. Would definitely recommend.
Booked via Viator. Received email confirmation of time of pick up from hotel. Our guide and driver was called Jake and he was full of so much information about the area, the wildlife and really friendly. If wildlife were spotted he’d stop so as we could take photos. Once at the lake we had time to use the washrooms and a quick look round before boarding the boat along with another group from the same company with a captain & guide from Malaigne lake. Again the guide was so informative, telling us the history of the lake. We docked as spirit island and able to take some amazing photos of the lake and mountains. Cruise was approximately 90 minutes. Once back on the mini bus with Jake we headed back to Jasper and again received lots more commentary from him. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Maligne Valley with Jake. His knowledge, friendly personality, and dedication to helping guests make the most of every wildlife sighting are what make these tours so special. We're also glad you enjoyed the stunning Maligne Lake cruise and your visit to Spirit Island. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back to Jasper for another adventure soon!
40 people on cruise Tiana And Captain BEE Excellent and so professionally
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Maligne Lake Cruise and found the experience to be excellent and professionally delivered. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back to Jasper again soon!
The day was a great overview of the nature life and recent history of the park. The views that were offered and the animals we saw (moose, mountain goats) were amazing. Our tour guide tried hard to meet everyone’s expectations.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed learning about Jasper's wildlife, natural history, and the park's recent history. Seeing moose and mountain goats is always a memorable experience! We're pleased to hear your guide worked hard to make the day enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Jasper again soon.
The day was great. It was rainy and we didn’t see any mammals but our primary guide was very knowledgable about birds, animals and post-fire regeneration. Our Lake Maligne guide was hilarious and also very knowledgable. They were also very good to provide context to international travellers.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! While the weather and wildlife didn't quite cooperate this time, we're so glad you still had an enjoyable day. It's wonderful to hear our guides' knowledge of Jasper's wildlife, birdlife, and post-fire regeneration helped make the experience engaging and meaningful. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
