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Escape the urban bustle and make Jasper your home base for exploring Canada's extraordinary wilderness. As a mountain town, it's low-key and unpretentious with good food and drink; as a destination, it's an outdoor sports lover's playground, with hiking and golfing in summer and skiing and dog sledding in winter. If it's chilly, heat up at Miette Hot Springs in the National Park.
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1. Jasper Raft Tours
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
We offer scenic float trips for the whole family. Give us a call for more details
2. Jasper's Whitewater Rafting Company
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5.0 based on 407 reviews
Our company offers tours for everyone, from the hesitant first timers, to the more daring white water enthusiasts. Let the natural beauty of the rivers create lasting memories, while you play in the company of our experienced guides. Let our family take care of your family.
3. Jasper Tour Company
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5.0 based on 371 reviews
Jasper Tour Company offers fun, adventurous, sightseeing trips in Jasper National Park. Whether it's a visit up the Maligne Valley to see her crown jewel, Spirit Island, a winter's walk through the depths of the frozen Magline Canyon, or a search for some of the Rocky Mountains wild inhabitants such as bears, any adventure with the Jasper Tour Company can be described as "simply the best!".
4. Rocky Mountain River Guides
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5.0 based on 225 reviews
Daily White Water Rafting RAIN OR SHINE! Rocky Mountain River Guides are your Class III+ white water rafting specialists focusing on the true Jasper experience. We offer you the shortest commute for more rafting and less driving! We will provide you with an unforgettable whitewater rafting experience set within the stunning Canadian Rockies of Jasper National Park. Choose from introductory, family friendly, river trips on the Athabasca River through to thrilling white water adventure on the Sunwapta River. All our daily raft trips start and finish at the RV Parking Lot on Hazel Avenue across the train tracks, adjacent to the Jasper Home Building Centre. Bring your shorts or bathing suit and we provide you with a wetsuit, booties, paddle jacket, life jacket and helmet - where necessary. A towel, dry set of clothes, a snack and water may be left in the bus for after your trip.
5. Jasper Rafting Adventures
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5.0 based on 750 reviews
We offer Class II and Class III white water rafting trips in Jasper National Park. Explore the beauty of the Athabasca Valley and learn its history, all while experiencing a white water adventure.
6. Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
We are a mountain guiding company based in Jasper, Canada. We specialize in high quality mountain skills training and guided climbing from the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park to the rugged frontier of beautiful McBride, BC. This diverse area is home to world class ice climbing, stellar rock climbing, inspiring alpine climbing on the biggest peaks in the Rockies, and fantastic ski touring opportunities. If you are looking to plan a unique trip to the Canadian Rockies that includes leaving the pavement and venturing into the vistas in search of genuine experience, you are in the right place. With years of local experience, impassioned, ACMG-certified Mountain Guides will take you safely to the edge of personal challenge and experience. Rock and ice climbing offered daily as well as glacier hiking. Private guiding year-round upon request.
7. Athabasca Falls
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4.5 based on 5,708 reviews
A spectacular waterfall in Jasper National Park.
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
Athabasca Falls is located approximately 30 minutes south of the town of Jasper along the scenic Icefields Parkway. It is a place definitely worth stopping and exploring. There were a network of paved pathways leading to various areas overlooking the waterfalls and viewpoints of the deep and narrow canyon. Athabasca Falls was powerful and gorgeous waterfall with a stunning backdrop of forests, mountains and the river flowing through as huge volumes of water rushed down into the canyon. There were a few lookout points offering different views of the falls along the trails. I visited on a sunny afternoon and the area was quite crowded with some of the lookout areas being very small, so I had to wait my turn in order to get up front and take photos. The pathways were interesting to explore and one of them led through a narrow section between two walls of the canyon with stairs carved into the rocks. There were some great vantage points overlooking the river and the canyon to see where the water had eroded the rock to create caves and unique rock formations over many years. Athabasca Falls was a wonderful area to discover, admire the natural beauty and take plenty of photos. The parking lot was large and could accommodate quite a few vehicles. It would probably be best to visit in the morning during the summer season before the crowds of people show up. If you’re driving the Icefields Parkway, definitely stop here.
8. Maligne Canyon
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4.5 based on 4,561 reviews
A scenic limestone canyon with waterfalls and walking trails.
Reviewed By nikkisC5765BV - Banff, Canada
I did the whole hike all the way to 6th bridge (7+km out and back). The first 1/4 of the hike is heavily trafficked as it follows the canyon. After this, it follows a gorgeous river through the woods to 6th bridge. Stunning the whole way. Great for families as it can be customized to a long or short hike depending on which bridge crossing you turn back Lovely cafe with outdoor seating and a firepit at the parking lot.
9. Jasper Riding Stables
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4.5 based on 213 reviews
Jasper Riding Stables on Pyramid Lake Road! Horsebackriding in the Jasper National Park! Trail rides by the hour or the day, carriage rides, pack trips, special events, dine and ride. Come by our stables just a few minutes from beautiful downtown Jasper in the Canadian Rockies! Follow the signs for Patricia and Pyramid Lakes, apprx 4km, turn at the Parks horse sign, the arrow points into our parking lot.
10. Jasper SkyTram
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4.5 based on 2,897 reviews
Jasper SkyTram is the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada. This family trip offers incredible views of six different mountain ranges, turquoise-coloured lakes, glacier-fed rivers and the town of Jasper. Gain a new perspective on Jasper National Park, the largest park in the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. Watch for wildlife below as you gently climb towards the upper station located at 7,425 feet (2,263 meters). A knowledgeable guide will accompany you on your 7.5 minute flight, sharing a few insights about the area, its history and the diversity of nature surrounding you. Stroll along the interpretive boardwalk or try hiking the 1.4 km trail to the summit of Whistlers Mountain at 8,081 feet (2,463 meters). Make sure to stop at the Summit Restaurant for a meal at the top of the Canadian Rockies and visit the gift shops at the upper or lower stations for a souvenir to take home. From March to early May, rent snowshoes at the top for a unique experience.
Reviewed By bbeerbower - Peachtree City, United States
This was my favorite of the 2 gondola/sky trams we took up to the mountains. Banff gondola, Lake Louise gondola & Jasper Sky Tram. the scenery was fantastic at the top, you could see the entire valley, the town of Jasper and Whistler etc. Once there you could hike up to the top of the mountain or just sit on rocks taking in the scenery.
