Maligne Valley Tour: Jasper's Scenic Gem

Embark on a 5.5-hour journey through Jasper National Park, exploring wildlife, waterfalls, and the stunning Maligne Lake. Don’t miss the chance to cruise to Spirit Island!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jasper National Park - Embark on an inspiring 45 km adventure through the Maligne Valley and uncover why this region is hailed as one of the world’s most breathtaking natural marvels. Watch for iconic Canadian wildlife and enjoy the tranquil lakes along your journey.
  • Maligne Canyon - (Alternative Stop): Although the waterfalls are currently…
What's Included
  • Transport by comfortable minibus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)
Additional Information

Explore the reasons why the Maligne Valley is an essential visit in Jasper National Park. This stunning 6-hour tour includes a brief, picturesque walk along the shores of Medicine Lake, where you can marvel at the impressive limestone cliffs towering above. As you travel, keep an eye out for the iconic Canadian wildlife frequently seen in the region….

Location
Two Brothers Totem Pole
Connaught Drive
Central Downtown Location – Two Brothers Totem Pole, located across the street from the Jasper Park Information Centre lawn (500 Connaught Drive). All day parking is available in the adjacent parking lot (behind the washroom building).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bbs751025
Oct 5, 2025
Great Tour, Great Guide - Our guide Josh had a deep knowledge of the wildlife, the land, the people, and especially the lessons of last year’s fire, and showed a real talent for teaching.
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Rashmi_s
Oct 3, 2025
Tour of a lifetime. Sam... - Tour of a lifetime. Sam was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. Great views. Lots to see. Vehicle with big windows on both sides. Guide on boat cruise was also very good.
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Ann16229
Oct 3, 2025
Awesome day! Great experience by land and water! - Awesome tour of Jasper and Lake Maligne. Sam was terrific: very knowledgeable, pleasant, polite, and accommodating. Our tour guide’s Sydney and Jordan on Lake Maligne created an enjoyable atmosphere , shared just the right enough of information. Perfect day!
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Pauline_b
Oct 1, 2025
No guarantee you’ll see... - No guarantee you’ll see wildlife but our guide Sam made a good effort to look for some. He was a wealth of knowledge and very interesting.
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Nickole
Oct 1, 2025
These are so beautiful I could do it again - I enjoyed the Saints and very beautiful great views there is also nothing but nice warm weather and the wildlife was great
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Neel_m
Sep 30, 2025
Spirit Island Cruise - This trip was quite sad, seeing all the destruction caused by the 2024 fire. Many attractions are closed now, so didn’t get the full experience. Spirit island cruise was good
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Lynee_p
Sep 28, 2025
Delightful and educational - This particular tour would’ve been well worth the money even if we had had a cloudy day and didn’t get to see any wildlife. Our bus driver, Sam, was a encyclopedia of knowledge about the causes and results of the recent and huge Jasper Fire. He studied forestry in college and helped us all understand that the fire, while devastating to the residents of Jasper, was overdue and much needed. He took care to point out the signs of regrowth, and showed us the difference between a healthy forest and a forest that needs to be renewed by fire. 🔥 Nelson, our guide while we were on the boat tour, gave us excellent information on the legends and beliefs of the Five First Nations as it relates to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island. Most of what you could find about Spirit Island on the Internet is not true, which is no big surprise. When we got back on the bus, we saw some additional wildlife near Medicine Lake and Sam took us down by the lake where we could hear the water draining into the underground river. Absolutely fascinating. I could go on and on about how these two young men made our experience both delightful and educational. It was a very worthwhile excursion!
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Ian_r
Sep 27, 2025
Excellent Wildlife & Boat Tour 10/10 - This was an excellent trip and is highly recommended. We had Ross take us in the minibus to Lake Maligne and he was an excellent guide. He is a 3rd generation Jasper resident and a previous professional wildlife photographer so very knowledgeable about wildlife and the local surroundings, he also shared his personal experiences of the dreadful fires last year and the affects it had on the local community. We were very lucky to see several female Elk, 3 big bull Elks, male and female Bighorn sheep, a young Bald Eagle and an Osprey. Quite a sight for our trip. Ross even showed us his personal collection of Moose and bull Elk antlers and male bighorn horns. The boat trip up the lake to Spirit Island was captained by Sam and Maxwell was the tour guide. They made an excellent duo and the information and banter from Maxwell was first class. Ross took the rest of the group, who were not on the boat trip, for a hike and amazingy saw 3 Moose, and they swam across a stretch of water too - I was very jealous on not being part of that hike! I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 joined trips and I highly encourage anyone with a day to spare in Jasper to book this tour.
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U120yrstaceyj
Sep 27, 2025
Beautiful Scenic boat cruise - The maligne lake boat cruise was fantastic. Took the premium option at the end of the day and the scenery was beautiful. Our tour guide, Grace, and boat captain Sydney provided tons of info and laughs. Would highly recommend.
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Christina_a
Sep 26, 2025
Fun time on Lake Maligne - We had a wonderful time. The boat ride was great & our tour guide, Jake, was the best. Saw elk, a moose, & some longhorn sheep. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).