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Maligne Valley Wildlife Tour: Scenic Jasper National Park
4.8
135 Ratings
Jasper
Embark on a wildlife and waterfalls tour in Jasper National Park. Explore Maligne Valley, spot abundant wildlife, visit stunning waterfalls, and hike along the picturesque Maligne Lake.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 604 AB-16A - This journey takes us through 45 kilometers of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. The Maligne Valley is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, and it has geological features unique in the world. Our journey takes us searching for abundant wildlife while explaining the history and natural wonders to be explored. A 30-minute stop at Maligne Canyon allows us time to explore the two bridges, offering fantastic views of the cascading waterfall and continuing erosion of the ancient limestone.
As we continue into the Valley, we climb into the sub-alpine forests and view the expanding ranges of limestone rising out or Medicine Lake. A stop is made to photograph this natural wonder, and your guide traces its history with you.
From Medicine Lake, we continue up through a forest that is prime habitat for moose and bears. Sightings are common but not guaranteed as we are trying to view these animals in their natural habitat.
At world-famous Maligne Lake, you are led on a 2 to 3km interpretive nature walk. You take in beautiful lakeshore vistas before following the easy-grade trail loop back into the forested surrounds.
What's Included
- Transport by comfortable minibus
- Professional and highly knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (available for purchase at Maligne Lake)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through the breathtakingly picturesque Maligne Valley of Jasper National Park, a region known for its plentiful local fauna. Experience the majestic waterfalls of Maligne Canyon with a brief walk, capture memorable snapshots at Medicine Lake, and then partake in a guided exploration in the scenic surroundings of Maligne Lake’s shoreline.
- To request complimentary pick-up from your accommodation, please specify which hotel you are staying at. Pickup times vary therefore your exact pick-up time will be confirmed upon booking.
- If you are staying outside of Jasper, please specify Jasper Downtown Location - at Two Brothers Totem Pole across from Parks Canada Information Center on Connaught Drive. Your meeting time will be 15 minutes prior to your trip’s departure time. All-day parking is located in the parking lot.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Two Brothers Totem Pole
Connaught Drive
Central Downtown Location – Two Brothers Totem Pole, 416 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Alberta, Canada, T0E1E0 (across from Parks Canada Information Centre). 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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704stella
Aug 1, 2024
Great Tour - This was a fantastic trip where we got so much packed into one trip - waterfalls, lakes, wildlife and a boat trip on Maligne Lake. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and mature. We had younger and less experienced guides on other tours (including the boat ride) who were fine, but this guide was a step above. He showed us everything, was attentive to our needs, worked really hard to find us wildlife (we saw a bear, a moose, eagles, marmot, and a dear) and provided an incredible wealth of information. We could not have been happier or more appreciative.
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Laureen_w
Jul 22, 2024
Perfect tour to explore the Jasper area - Perfect tour to explore the Jasper area
Our Guide Sam with Maligne Adventures was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area geology and wildlife and I learned a great deal during the day. We were picked up at our hotel on time and the trip went smoothly. The Maligne canyon hike was fairly easy walking and amazing to see the incredible effects of water on stone. The wildlife were somewhat elusive this day but we did get to see a family of Hoary marmots, big horned sheep and a large moose! It was early in the season so Maligne lake was still frozen but still beautiful. Sam also pointed out a large eagles nest and an osprey nest on our tour.
Thanks for a great experience. I highly recommend this tour.
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Chris_d
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent Trip - Emma was a very knowledgable and friendly guide. Saw lots of animals including moose which surprised us all. Relaxing hikes to Moose Lake and Maligne Canyon.
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Jennifer_o
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing Day! - Amazing Day! Plenty of time never rushed. Incredible seeing a moose and baby! Knowledgeable and attentive tour guide!
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Jen1444
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing day! - The guide picked us up near our camp ground. He was really knowledgeable, attentive and humble. It was a full day of waterfalls, hiking and wildlife. Generous amounts of time—never felt rushed. Saw marmots, pika, baby bald eagles, mamma moose and baby. Great food at Maligne Lake! Such a great day!
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T6388gqdavidb
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent day wildlife spotting, touring & easy hiking - Great day spotting wildlife and enjoying scenery. Our guide, Jamie, was very enthusiastic, informative and courteous. Willing to give the best chance of seeing wildlife, even if it meant extra time.
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Vinaym1975
Jul 14, 2024
Great day at Maligne Canyon, Medicine and Maligne Lake - We had a lot of fun on this trip with our guide Jake. The trip covered almost all places in the Jasper National Park at a nice pace. Jake was extremely knowledgeable and humorous too! It was our lucky day- we saw 3 black bears, 1 moose (up and close), bald eagles, osprey and a few deers and elks. The encounter with moose was the most interesting. We were just 4 of us with Jake on the Maligne lake hike (most of the other folks had taken the Maligne lake cruise option). When we had walked just about 1/4 f a mile, we encountered this female moose, who got startled by a pair of rabbits and decided to charge in our direction! Jake took swift action and guided us to safety via some trees to keep a distance of 100 feet from the moose. We were able to continue the hike after giving a wide berth for the moose. Overall, it was an awesome experience!
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Markbertoldi
Jul 13, 2024
Jasper nature tour - This was a great tour. Our guide, Jamie was fantastic and knowledgeable about animals we might see and the vegetation that grows in the Jasper area. I highly recommend this tour for someone looking for a 6 hour adventure.
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Maria_m
Jul 13, 2024
Great experience - Wild animals, stunning views and one of the best guides ever) We learned a lot of information about Jasper thanks to him and liked our hike very much!
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Tkotmc
Jul 11, 2024
Mountains, lakes, and wildlife! - This tour was a highlight of our week in the Jasper/Banff area. Our guide, Brett, was superb - gave us so much information during the drive, ensured we got the best viewpoints, and spotted several animals along the way. We saw moose, elk, marmots, bald eagles, mountain sheep, black bear. He would pull over so we could get photos, but as a long time resident of the area and outdoor expert, safety around animals was always his priority.
Maligne Lake has to be one of the most beautiful spots on earth. The sun was out, the water blue, and the mountains majestic. The boat trip was spectacular. It was sold out via the boat company, so this trip is a good way to get on the water even when it looks "sold out".
Highly recommend this trip, and if you get Brett as your guide you will be very lucky!
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