Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake 90-Minute Boat Cruise
by Maligne Adventures
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$423Overview
This 6-hour bus tour travels through Jasper National Park's Maligne Valley, covering a 45 km route known for its natural features and wildlife sightings. Along the drive, you can expect to see typical Canadian animals and quiet lakes. There is a stop at a scenic overlook near Maligne Canyon where the guide explains the effects of the 2024 wildfire and how the area is recovering, since the waterfalls are currently closed for repairs. Next, the tour pauses at Medicine Lake for a 15-minute walk along its shoreline. Here you will see limestone cliffs and sub-alpine forests while the guide shares information about the lake’s unusual disappearing water phenomenon. After that, the group reaches Maligne Lake for a 90-minute boat cruise over the glacial blue waters. The cruise stops at Spirit Island, where you can walk to a viewpoint that offers classic views of the Canadian Rockies. The guide provides commentary on the lake’s geological and human history during the cruise. After the boat trip, there is time to eat a packed lunch you bring or buy food and drinks at the Maligne Lake House Café before returning to Jasper. The tour includes transport by comfortable minibus, hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations, and a guide. Food and drinks are not included but are available for purchase at Maligne Lake.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jasper National Park
The tour begins with a 45 km drive through the Maligne Valley, known for its natural scenery and wildlife. Passengers can watch for Canadian animals and see serene lakes along the way.
Maligne Canyon
Due to 2024 wildfire damage, the waterfalls are closed. The tour stops at a scenic overlook where the guide explains the fire's impact and nature’s recovery in the area.
30 min
Medicine Lake
Stop for a 15-minute walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake. View limestone cliffs and sub-alpine forests while learning about the lake’s seasonal disappearance.
15 min
Maligne Lake
Arrive at Maligne Lake for a 90-minute boat cruise. The boat travels across glacial blue waters to Spirit Island, where passengers can walk to a viewpoint of the Canadian Rockies. The guide provides information on the lake’s human and geological history. After the cruise, there is time to eat a packed lunch or purchase food at Maligne Lake House Café before returning to Jasper.
120 min
Meeting point
Central Downtown Location – 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 parking lot (behind the washroom building).
End point
Central Downtown Location – 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 parking lot (behind the washroom building).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake 90-Minute Boat Cruise
by Maligne Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$423Overview
This 6-hour bus tour travels through Jasper National Park's Maligne Valley, covering a 45 km route known for its natural features and wildlife sightings. Along the drive, you can expect to see typical Canadian animals and quiet lakes. There is a stop at a scenic overlook near Maligne Canyon where the guide explains the effects of the 2024 wildfire and how the area is recovering, since the waterfalls are currently closed for repairs. Next, the tour pauses at Medicine Lake for a 15-minute walk along its shoreline. Here you will see limestone cliffs and sub-alpine forests while the guide shares information about the lake’s unusual disappearing water phenomenon. After that, the group reaches Maligne Lake for a 90-minute boat cruise over the glacial blue waters. The cruise stops at Spirit Island, where you can walk to a viewpoint that offers classic views of the Canadian Rockies. The guide provides commentary on the lake’s geological and human history during the cruise. After the boat trip, there is time to eat a packed lunch you bring or buy food and drinks at the Maligne Lake House Café before returning to Jasper. The tour includes transport by comfortable minibus, hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations, and a guide. Food and drinks are not included but are available for purchase at Maligne Lake.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jasper National Park
The tour begins with a 45 km drive through the Maligne Valley, known for its natural scenery and wildlife. Passengers can watch for Canadian animals and see serene lakes along the way.
Maligne Canyon
Due to 2024 wildfire damage, the waterfalls are closed. The tour stops at a scenic overlook where the guide explains the fire's impact and nature’s recovery in the area.
30 min
Medicine Lake
Stop for a 15-minute walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake. View limestone cliffs and sub-alpine forests while learning about the lake’s seasonal disappearance.
15 min
Maligne Lake
Arrive at Maligne Lake for a 90-minute boat cruise. The boat travels across glacial blue waters to Spirit Island, where passengers can walk to a viewpoint of the Canadian Rockies. The guide provides information on the lake’s human and geological history. After the cruise, there is time to eat a packed lunch or purchase food at Maligne Lake House Café before returning to Jasper.
120 min
Meeting point
Central Downtown Location – 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 parking lot (behind the washroom building).
End point
Central Downtown Location – 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 parking lot (behind the washroom building).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.