Jasper Athabasca Falls: Class 2+ Family Whitewater Rafting
Jasper, Canada
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Offered in: EnglishDiscover a spectacular stretch of the Athabasca River where canyon whitewater gives way to expansive mountain scenery. Begin at the base of Athabasca Falls, where rushing water flows into the Athabasca Canyon and the whitewater action starts right away. Navigate a series of exciting Class 2+ rapids between high rock walls, surrounded by a remarkably secluded wilderness setting.
As you travel downstream, watch the scenery transform as the canyon gives way to the wide-open Athabasca Valley. The river widens, the rapids become more spaced out and sweeping Canadian Rockies views unfold around you. This combination of exciting canyon whitewater and spectacular mountain scenery makes the 12 km (7.5-mile) Canyon Run an adventure that adults and children can enjoy together. No previous rafting experience is required, and ages 5+ are welcome.
- Highly experienced, certified river guide
- Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
- All necessary technical equipment
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
638 Connaught Dr, 638 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Please check-in 15 mins prior to trip time in the public parking lot (Cnr Hazel Ave & Connaught Dr) opposite the Shell Gas Station. Look for the White Maligne Rafting Van located in the back right corner of the lot. Paid all day parking is available in this same lot, including limited RV parking.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Travel approximately 30 minutes from Jasper to the base of Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park, where you'll gear up and receive a safety briefing and paddle instruction from your certified river guide before climbing aboard your six-person, self-bailing raft. Launch onto the Athabasca River where rushing water from the falls pours through a narrow passage and into the wider Athabasca Canyon. The action begins right away as your guide navigates a series of Class 2+ rapids between the high rock walls. Surrounded by the canyon and wilderness, this first section delivers plenty of whitewater excitement in a remarkably secluded setting. Further downstream, the landscape transforms as the canyon opens and the river widens into the Athabasca Valley. The rapids become more spaced out, giving you time between the whitewater to take in expansive views of the surrounding Canadian Rockies. With 12 km (7.5 miles) of river and approximately 1.5 hours on the water, the Canyon Run combines whitewater excitement, distinctive canyon scenery and spectacular mountain views in a family-friendly rafting adventure. No previous rafting experience is required, and ages 5+ are welcome.
Duration:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 5 years old.
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
- No previous rafting experience is required.
- Wear your swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterwards, plus water and a snack.
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, life jackets and neoprene booties are provided. On colder days, bring an additional fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Trips operate rain or shine.
- Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper).
- All participants must complete a liability waiver before rafting.
- All departure times are in Alberta Mountain Time (MT).
- Allow approximately 3.5 hours for the complete experience, including round-trip transportation from Jasper, changing, safety briefing and rafting. Return times are approximate and may vary with traffic, river and operating conditions.
- Minimum participant numbers are required for this trip to operate. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
- Raft assignments are made at the guides' discretion based on group size and safety considerations. We will make every effort to keep parties together.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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