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  • Edmonton, Canada

Jasper Wildlife & Maligne Lake Tour with Spirit Island Cruise

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Discover why the Maligne Valley is a must-see in Jasper National Park on this breathtaking 6-hour guided tour. Enjoy a short scenic walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, while learning about its fascinating natural history. As you travel through the valley, keep watch for local wildlife such as elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bears and moose. At spectacular Maligne Lake, board a 90-minute scenic cruise across its glacial-blue waters to the iconic Spirit Island viewpoint. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks and pristine wilderness, experience one of the most celebrated landscapes in the Canadian Rockies.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 20)
2 stops
3 places
6 hrs – 7 hrs

Pass by: Jasper National Park

Journey through Jasper National Park’s spectacular Maligne Valley, travelling approximately 45 km from Jasper toward Maligne Lake. Along the way, take in mountain, forest and lake scenery while keeping watch for local wildlife. Your guide will share insights into the valley’s wildlife, history and geology throughout the journey.

Stop at: Medicine Lake

30 min

Take a short scenic walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake and admire the surrounding subalpine forest and towering limestone cliffs. Learn about the fascinating natural processes behind this remarkable “disappearing lake” as your guide shares its natural and geological history.

Stop at: Maligne Lake

150 min Admission included

Arrive at Maligne Lake and board a 90-minute scenic cruise across its glacial-blue waters, surrounded by towering peaks and pristine wilderness. Cruise to the iconic Spirit Island area and enjoy time ashore on the nearby viewpoint trail for one of the Canadian Rockies’ most famous views while learning about the lake’s human and geological history. Before or after the cruise, enjoy time at Maligne Lake to eat a packed lunch or purchase food at the café (additional cost) before returning to Jasper.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Transport by comfortable minibus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
  • Guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)

Meeting And Pickup

OR
Start time:

9:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must be able to climb 3 steps, with assistance if needed, to board the minibus. Foldable walkers can be stored on the vehicle.
  • Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of our listed pickup properties. If your accommodation is not listed, select Two Brothers Totem Pole as your pickup location. Hotel pickup times vary; your specific pickup time will be confirmed upon booking.
  • Two Brothers Totem Pole is across from the Parks Canada Information Centre on Connaught Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All-day paid parking is available nearby.

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

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8

791 total reviews

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