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Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper
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2 hours (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
After meeting your guide in the town of Jasper, you'll head 8 km south of town to the put-in point.
After suiting up in clean gear and receiving a safety talk, you start heading down the river. The section begins with about a 10-minute float. This allows the paddler time to feel comfortable in the raft, experience the river environment and take in the 360-degree mountain view. After this short float, the grade 2 rapids begin. Grade 2 is big enough to get everyone who wants to get wet, but it is unlikely anyone will go for an unexpected swim.
After 4 or 5 sections of rapids, the Miette River joins the Athabasca, highlighting the color difference between a rain and snow fed river and a glacier fed river. The trip ends just around the corner at Old Fort Point. After getting out of your wet gear, it is a 3 km drive back to town. All trips are in 8 person-guided rafts. Rain or shine, this trip is great for ages 5-95.
Points of Interest
- Athabasca River
- Rocky Mountain River Guides
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All equipment and transportation
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
Next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and across the railway tracks from the set of traffic lights at the intersection of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our yellow or blue school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Start time:
9:00 AM
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age of 5 years old
- Late and No Show Policy: Please double check the date and time on your confirmation. Our primary pick up location is the RV Parking Lot and scheduled departure times are based on this location. We ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. There will be no refund provided if you arrive after departure time or do not show for the date and time of your scheduled trip.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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