Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

6 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Discover the incredibly scenic Maligne Valley on a guided wildlife and sightseeing tour through Jasper National Park. Look for animals in their natural habitat, stroll along the shoreline of Medicine Lake, and enjoy a guided interpretive hike at Maligne Lake. With expert commentary, unforgettable views, and plenty of photo opportunities, this tour combines sightseeing and wildlife with a memorable lakeshore hike in the Canadian Rockies.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 24)

5 places

6 hrs duration

This guided sightseeing tour takes you through 45 kilometers of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies. The Maligne Valley in Jasper National Park is home to abundant wildlife, diverse flora, and unique geological features. Travelling through rich wildlife habitat, your guide shares the history, ecology, and natural wonders of the area. Although the waterfalls are closed due to the 2024 wildfire, we’ll stop at Maligne Canyon Overlook, where your guide explains the fire’s ecological effects and the landscape’s natural recovery. Continuing deeper into Maligne Valley, we stop at Medicine Lake, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise above the shoreline. During a short walk, you’ll learn about the lake’s geology and have excellent photo opportunities. From Medicine Lake, we travel through sub-alpine forests, prime habitat for moose, bears, and other wildlife. Sightings are common but not guaranteed. At world-famous Maligne Lake, enjoy a guided 2–3 km lakeshore hike, taking in glacial-blue waters, mountain vistas, and forested surroundings. After the hike, enjoy a packed lunch you bring or purchase from the Maligne Lakehouse Café (additional cost) before returning to Jasper.

Points of Interest

Maligne Canyon
Medicine Lake
Maligne Lake
Maligne Adventures
Jasper National Park

What's Included

INCLUDED

Transport by comfortable minibus
Professional and highly knowledgeable guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Live commentary on board

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks (available for purchase at Maligne Lake)
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:30 AM

Additional Info

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 moderate 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
No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

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4.8

216 total reviews

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CA$109.06

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Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike