Discover Jasper’s wild side. Experience the untamed beauty of Jasper National Park on a guided wildlife tour through some of the park’s most scenic and animal-rich areas. This relaxed, 3 hour, vehicle-based outing is perfect for nature lovers and curious travellers eager to learn more about the animals that call the Rockies home.

Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll travel to prime wildlife viewing areas selected based on recent sightings and seasonal activity. Whether it’s early morning or evening — the best times for spotting animals — your guide will do their best to help you catch a glimpse of elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bears, or even moose. Every tour is a little different, with routes and stops adjusted daily to give you the best chance of an encounter.

Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the region’s ecology, animal behaviour, and the challenges of wildlife management in a protected national park. Your guide will share fascinating facts, answer your questions, and help bring the landscape to life with stories and insight.

While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, 95% of the tours successfully find animals — making this one of the most rewarding and memorable ways to experience Jasper’s wild side.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll search for bears, moose, elk and more in their natural habitat
It's a chance to travel through stunning mountain scenery
The experience includes learning about wildlife conservation in Jasper National Park
You'll benefit from having a local guide with in-depth knowledge of the area
The tour takes place during the golden hours when animals are most active

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not recommended for children under 5 years. This tour is geared more towards adults, with educational commentary along the way. Wildlife sightings are frequent but the experience differs significantly from a zoo visit with sightings occurring intermittently during the 3-hour tour and varying from day to day. Based on the tour operator's observations, younger children often become restless

Know in advance:

95% of the tours succeed in spotting wildlife. While frequent, sightings cannot be guaranteed due to the natural environment
Complimentary pick-up is available from selected accommodations within the Jasper Area to select at check-out
This is a vehicle-based tour with no walking required
This trip does not include any food breaks. Please eat prior to or after the trip (if needed you can bring a light snack such as granola bar with you)
Travel is on paved roads only and you must remain in the bus when viewing wildlife (Parks Canada regulations)
Although not recommended, children and infants under 5 years old are welcome if a seat is purchased for them at the child rate. All passengers regardless of age must be allocated a seat on the bus
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
If the minimum of passengers is not reached, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered a refund or reschedule
This tour operates in all weather conditions
The exact tour duration is subject to variations due to traffic conditions
Departure time is in Alberta Mountain time, please adjust your watch accordingly

Remember to bring:

A small bottle of water and your camera
Those travelling with an infant, can bring an infant car seat carrier. Buses have seat belts to strap over the carrier