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Join this wildlife and waterfalls journey through the Maligne Valley, and enjoy a cruise on the world-famous Maligne Lake.

You'll make a 30-minute stop at Maligne Canyon to explore the two bridges offering fantastic views of the cascading waterfall. You'll continue into the Valley and rise into the sub-alpine forests and view the expanding ranges of limestone rising out of Medicine Lake. The tour continues up through the forest which is prime habitat for moose and bears. Sightings are common but not guaranteed. At Maligne Lake, you will embark on a boat tour to Spirit Island. Enjoy the blue-green glacial water and learn the human and geologic history of the area. This 90-minute journey stops at Spirit Island to allow for a walk to the famous photo viewpoint.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll experience the stunning Maligne Valley – a true highlight of Jasper National Park
It's a chance to see wildlife in their natural environment
The tour includes a boat journey to the picturesque Spirit Island
You'll visit the striking Medicine Lake and iconic Maligne Lake
It's perfect for the whole family, with something everyone will love

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is not wheelchair accessible. You must be able to climb 3 steps with assistance to get on/off the bus
This tour is designed for adults, but children are welcome. Children 0-4 years are free but require a seat allocated so must be included on booking
The walking portions of this tour are not stroller accessible
The limestone terrain at Maligne Canyon can be slightly uneven. Those with walking difficulties can speak with the guide. If you prefer, you can wait on the bus while the group embarks on the short walk

Know in advance:

Temporary Update (valid starting April 2025 until further notice): Due to wildfire damage, access to Maligne Canyon Waterfalls is temporarily closed. If repairs aren’t complete by your tour date, the itinerary will instead include at stop at Maligne Lookout and extended time for a lakeside walk at the stunning Medicine Lake. The Maligne Lake portion of the tour remains unchanged and there is no change to the tour length or price. The experience still provides a rich experience of the area’s exquisite natural beauty and history
Departure time is in Alberta Mountain time, please adjust your watch accordingly
A small amount of walking is involved
This tour operates in all weather conditions
You will have a short break for lunch at Maligne Lake. You can buy your lunch there, but it's recommended to bring your own lunch. Alternatively a grab-n-go style lunch is available to purchase from the Maligne Lake House Café
If the minimum of passengers is not reached, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered a refund or reschedule
95% of the tours succeed in spotting wildlife. While frequent, sightings cannot be guaranteed due to the natural environment. You must remain in the bus when viewing wildlife (Parks Canada Regulation)
The exact tour duration is subject to variations due to traffic conditions
Complimentary pick-up is available from selected accommodations within the Jasper Area to select at check-out

Remember to bring:

Travel is by comfortable minibus and fully-covered boat. As mountain weather can be unpredictable, you should bring a rain jacket or umbrella and warm clothing to wear during the outdoor/walking portions of the trip in case of inclement weather
Those travelling with an infant, can bring an infant car seat carrier. Buses have seat belts to strap over the carrier