Athabasca Expressway Whitewater Rafting
Make your way to a centrally-located meeting point in Jasper for 5:30pm departure, then travel 15 minutes to a put-in spot by the Athabasca River. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes so you’ll be ready for a quick change into a wetsuit, neoprene booties, and a paddle jacket, and on cooler days, bring a pair of wool socks to wear inside the neoprene booties. Join the river guides for a briefing on rafting technique and safety, then board a whitewater raft that accommodates between six and 10 passengers and a river guide. Put your paddle in the water to help propel the boat through five sets of Class II rapids, so you can practice your rafting skills between laid-back stretches of flat water. Throughout the trip, watch for wildlife at the edge of the river, as elk, deer, coyotes, osprey, and bears thrive in the surrounding mountains. After roughly one hour on the water, you’ll pull to shore at a take out point (it’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes, towel, and a warm jacket for after the river). This 2-hour whitewater trip concludes with transfer back to the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓2-hour beginner-friendly whitewater rafting trip from Jasper
- ✓Paddle "The Expressway" section of the Athabasca River
- ✓Includes all necessary equipment and instruction
- ✓Round-trip transport from a central location in Jasper
- ✓Ideal choice for families
What you'll see & do
- ✓Designated as a Canadian Heritage River because of its scenic beauty and history of fur trade exploration, the Athabasca is a glacially fed pristine river. Learn the amazing history and power of this Jasper landmark.
- ✓Maligne Adventures has been leading and guiding people in Jasper National Park since 1999. Our selection of wildlife tours, Maligne Valley tours, hiking and white water rafting has allowed us to showcase the spectacular beauty in the Canadian Rockies. On one of our wildlife tours you could have the experience of viewing wildlife such as bear, moose, elk, big horn sheep, or many other animals that make Jasper their home. Our tours to Maligne Lake offer opportunities to explore the Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake as well as enjoying the 90 minute Maligne Lake Boat Cruise.
What's included
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
- ✓Highly experienced, certified river guide
- ✓All necessary technical equipment
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All day parking is located in the parking lot directly across the street from Shell Gas station on Connaught drive
All departure times listed are in Alberta Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST)
Children must be a minimum of 5 years of age. Children ages must be confirmed to Maligne Adventures before date of rafting experience.
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
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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 wet-suits, spray jackets, neoprene booties and life-jackets, 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 and sign waivers at least 15 minutes prior to departure time
No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Athabasca Expressway Whitewater Rafting
Make your way to a centrally-located meeting point in Jasper for 5:30pm departure, then travel 15 minutes to a put-in spot by the Athabasca River. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes so you’ll be ready for a quick change into a wetsuit, neoprene booties, and a paddle jacket, and on cooler days, bring a pair of wool socks to wear inside the neoprene booties. Join the river guides for a briefing on rafting technique and safety, then board a whitewater raft that accommodates between six and 10 passengers and a river guide. Put your paddle in the water to help propel the boat through five sets of Class II rapids, so you can practice your rafting skills between laid-back stretches of flat water. Throughout the trip, watch for wildlife at the edge of the river, as elk, deer, coyotes, osprey, and bears thrive in the surrounding mountains. After roughly one hour on the water, you’ll pull to shore at a take out point (it’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes, towel, and a warm jacket for after the river). This 2-hour whitewater trip concludes with transfer back to the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓2-hour beginner-friendly whitewater rafting trip from Jasper
- ✓Paddle "The Expressway" section of the Athabasca River
- ✓Includes all necessary equipment and instruction
- ✓Round-trip transport from a central location in Jasper
- ✓Ideal choice for families
What you'll see & do
- ✓Designated as a Canadian Heritage River because of its scenic beauty and history of fur trade exploration, the Athabasca is a glacially fed pristine river. Learn the amazing history and power of this Jasper landmark.
- ✓Maligne Adventures has been leading and guiding people in Jasper National Park since 1999. Our selection of wildlife tours, Maligne Valley tours, hiking and white water rafting has allowed us to showcase the spectacular beauty in the Canadian Rockies. On one of our wildlife tours you could have the experience of viewing wildlife such as bear, moose, elk, big horn sheep, or many other animals that make Jasper their home. Our tours to Maligne Lake offer opportunities to explore the Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake as well as enjoying the 90 minute Maligne Lake Boat Cruise.
What's included
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
- ✓Highly experienced, certified river guide
- ✓All necessary technical equipment
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All day parking is located in the parking lot directly across the street from Shell Gas station on Connaught drive
All departure times listed are in Alberta Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST)
Children must be a minimum of 5 years of age. Children ages must be confirmed to Maligne Adventures before date of rafting experience.
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
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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 wet-suits, spray jackets, neoprene booties and life-jackets, 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 and sign waivers at least 15 minutes prior to departure time
No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.