Jasper & Icefields Parkway

Jasper Culinary Tours, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Jasper Downtown Foodie Tour – three hours
This Downtown Foodie tour will take you to four local joints, visiting points of interest and taking in some of Jasper’s tastiest tales along the way. At each restaurant, guests will try a top dish and a perfectly paired boozy drink to experience the real taste of Jasper’s food scene. What’s on the menu? Not telling. It’s all part of the adventure! This tour includes a leisurely 1.5km walk.

Bites on E-Bikes Tour – five hours
Discover some of Jasper’s finest restaurants while navigating the scenic back roads of Jasper National Park on an effortless E-Bike. Bite on E-Bikes is a 25km tour of the scenic back roads of Jasper National Park while visiting some of the most delectable restaurants tucked away among the wilderness. Along the way you will be catching glimpses of local wildlife, stopping at spectacular viewpoints, visiting canyons, rivers, beaches and lakes. At each of the restaurants you will be served delectable local masterpieces and re-fuel.

Lunch Peak Nic – three hours
Cooking in the back-country is an art. It takes careful planning, cool outdoor gear and light weight ingredients. At Peak Nic, you will experience how it feels to be completely self-sufficient in the great outdoors. Equipped with a small backpack full of ingredients, outdoor cooking gear and a hiking pole, you will be hiking a 3.8km intermediate trail to a famous local peak Old Fort Point. Once at the top, you’ll setup camp and learn how to cook delicious food in the outdoors using light and flavorpacked ingredients with a “leave-no-trace” approach. You’ll enjoy your meal while taking in panoramic views.

Dinner Peak Nic – three hours
The Peak Nic Tour is a 3.8km intermediate hike up a stunning peak followed by a hands-on backcountry cooking lesson, where you will learn to prepare your own gourmet dinner in the outdoors using efficient and environmentally friendly backcountry cooking methods. The best part? You get to eat an amazing meal while enjoying panoramic views. A sample menu would be Indian Dahl (curry) with clove scented Basmati rice, classic vegetarian chili with cheesy bannock and chocolate and chai tea.

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Rock Climbing Tours, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Experience Athabasca Glacier – 4 hours
This half-day tour will have you venturing down the Icefields Parkway to the famous Columbia Ice Fields, rated by National Geographic as one of the most scenic drives in the world. From there, you will gear up to step onto the breathtaking Athabasca Glacier. Walk through snow and ice while your experienced guide navigates crevasses so that you may explore the glacier and ice caves safely. All gear and transport provided. You will meet at the Rockaboo shop where you will choose your footwear and gear for the day and pick up your bagged lunch (included). You will then be transported by bus to the Athabasca Glacier. Along the way, your ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) certified guides will interpret many of the natural wonders surrounding this highway. There will be a stop at the spectacular Tangle Falls where you can fill up your water bottles with fresh mountain glacier-fed water.

Experience Rock Climbing – 4 hours
Venture beyond the townsite for this unique adventure. This hands-on experience takes you to places beyond the beaten path and is fun for the whole family. This tour begins at the Rockaboo Mountain Adventures office in Jasper and travels a short distance to a perfect limestone wall next to the Athabasca river – Morro Slabs. Once at the site, you’ll receive instructions on gear and techniques, then your guide coaches you as you rappel, or are lowered, to the bottom of
the wall. Next? You’ll climb!

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Pyramid Lake Canoe Adventures, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Only minutes from town, Pyramid Lake offers unique opportunities to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds Jasper. Wild Current specialise in unique canoe adventures, viewing numerous snow-capped peaks and providing an opportunity to see wildlife that call the area home such as osprey, loons, muskrat and beaver.

The “Sunburst” Canoe Adventure is the perfect way to start your day in the Rockies! Paddle with your guide on the peaceful waters of pristine mountain lake. This is a great time of day for animal sightings in this area so keep watch for loons, eagles, osprey, and more! all with the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains.

The Pyramid Lake ‘Evening’ Canoe Adventure provides an incredible evening experience in a pristine Rocky Mountain environment. Fish breaking the surface of the still water, the call of a loon, the sighting of beaver, or perhaps a moose grazing in the water, as you paddle a canoe with your guide on a lake, create memories not soon forgotten. An extraordinary peaceful way to end your day, with the sun setting behind the surrounding mountains.

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Jasper Float Trip, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. The 16 kilometre, 2½ hour round trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. Specially designed rafts offer a safe, comfortable ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. This trip is for everyone from toddlers to seniors.

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Jasper Motorcycle Sidecar Tours, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Jasper Motorcycles offers chauffeured sidecar tours for two passengers on Harley Davidson motorcycles, one passenger in the sidecar and one behind the driver. At the beginning of the tours, recommendations are made for the best destination of the tour. Being flexible can lead to the most favourable riding conditions, road closures, better wildlife viewing, or simply experiencing something more unique in Jasper National Park. Your are required to wear long trousers and sturdy footwear and they provide a driver/guide, motorcycle apparel for tour duration (leather jacket, chaps, gloves, bandana, helmet and eyewear).

1 hour tour includes Patricia and Pyramid Lakes, Maligne Canyon or Marmot Mountain.
2 hour tour includes Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, Athabasca Falls, Marmot Mountain, Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls or Mount Edith Cavell.

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Maligne Valley & Guided Walk, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

This tour is a guided interpretive drive up the Maligne Valley. The exploration will include a stop at Maligne Canyon for a gentle guided walk to the first two bridges above the gorge, a short stop at the “disappearing” Medicine Lake, and finally Maligne Lake. At this picturesque gem of the Canadian Rockies you can choose to participate on a Maligne Lake boat cruise to world famous Spirit Island or enjoy a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop (3.2km / 2mile – weather and trail conditions permitting). The Maligne Valley Tour is mainly a nature, scenic, and geological voyage but it is also an excellent opportunity to see some of Jasper’s wildlife.

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Sunrise Sightseeing & Wildlife Tour, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

The early morning light is spectacular as it illuminates the mirror lakes and snow-capped peaks of Jasper. The reward for an early morning departure is a combination of ideal photography conditions and some of the best opportunities to view wildlife before Jasper starts to bustle. Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast as you search for bears, moose, elk, deer and wolves. Your guides know the best places to provide you with the best shots!

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Discover Jasper & Its Wildlife, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Jasper National Park is well known for its significance as a World Heritage site due to its natural beauty and historical significance. Local guides to show you some of Jasper’s hidden gems and share their knowledge of the history, geology, and ecology of the area. As you travel through Jasper and the surrounding area in one of the comfortable sightseeing vehicles, not only will you be amazed at some of the beautiful scenery on this journey, you will also learn about the ways
the wildlife in the area contribute to the rich diversity of the National Park. Knowledgeable guides are trained to seek out all of the park’s most iconic creatures. Big or small, Jasper National Park provides a great opportunity to view animals in their natural habitat. Have your camera ready to capture some amazing photos of the highlights of this informative and entertaining tour. The Wildlife Discovery Tour is a driving tour with minimal walking. Photos of wildlife are usually taken from the inside the vehicle or on the ground at a safe distance from the animals. While the natural habitat around Jasper is conducive to animal sightings, animal viewing is not guaranteed and depends largely on the season, the time of day, and the weather.

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Explore Jasper with Maligne Lake Cruise, from Jasper

DEPARTS: JASPER

Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake and experience the scenic Maligne Lake Cruise (included between Jun and Sep) – all on this sightseeing tour. Highlights include Jasper town-site, Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake, Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake.

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Maligne Lake Cruise, from Jasper

DEPARTS: MALIGNE LAKE DOCK

The 90 minute interpretive cruise travels 14 km down the lake through Sampson Narrows and onto Spirit Island. The vessels are staffed by recognized Heritage Tourism Guides and Coast Guard licensed pilots. Learn of the local history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and of Jasper National Park as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies drift past your window. At Spirit Island the boat lands to allow for a short walk to the viewpoint overlooking the mountain ringed southern shores of Maligne Lake.

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Columbia Icefield Heli Tours, from Icefield Parkway

DEPARTS: ROCKIES HELI CANADA ICEFIELD BASE

The 6 Glaciers Heli Tour – 20 minutes
Launch from the heliport at an elevation of 4386 ft. (1400 m). You’ll soar over Cline Pass at 9000ft (2900 m). Then you’ll fly by the Cline Pass, Lion & Lioness glaciers. View a spectacular 900 foot waterfall flowing from two aqua green lakes.

The 6 Glaciers Heli Tour with Wilderness Walk & Picnic Lunch – 1 hour 20 minutes
The views of the Columbia Icefield have been described by both guests and travel media alike as one of the most  spectacular helicopter flights anywhere in the world. Visit North Americas hydrological apex and the Continental Divide, and of course three major Icefields. The views just don’t stop. Usual altitude 10-12,000 feet. Truly an experience of a lifetime! Depending on the season, this tour either includes a wilderness walk along an alpine lake, or a snowshoe walk on top of a mountain. A light meal is included.

The Complete Columbia Icefield Heli Tour – 55 minutes
The views of the Columbia Icefield have been described by both guests and travel media alike as one of the most spectacular helicopter flights anywhere in the world. Visit North Americas hydrological apex and the Continental Divide, and of course three major Icefields. The views just don’t stop. Usual altitude 10-12,000 feet. Truly an experience of a lifetime!

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Columbia Icefield Adventure Combo, from Icefields Parkway

DEPARTS: ICEFIELD PARKWAY DISCOVERY CENTRE

This option combines the Columbia Icefield Adventure and the Columbia Icefield Skywalk into one package. A once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Columbia Icefield. Climb on board an all-terrain Ice Explorer and head on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Walk on the ancient ice while you learn about glaciers and icefields. Stroll along a cliff-edged walkway that leads to the jawdropping glass floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk, separating you from the floor of the valley by a 918-foot drop.

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