Jasper Sunwapta River: Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Check in at the Maligne Rafting meeting point in Jasper, then board our bus for the approximately 45-minute scenic drive south through Jasper National Park toward the Sunwapta River. Travel along the Icefields Parkway surrounded by Canadian Rockies scenery, with the possibility of spotting wildlife along the way. At the river, change into the provided rafting gear and receive a safety briefing and paddle instruction from your certified river guide.

Raft 13 km down the glacier-fed Sunwapta River through the wilderness of Jasper National Park. After an introductory section, the pace builds as you enter a sustained stretch of fast, turbulent whitewater, with exciting Class 3 rapids coming in quick succession. Paddle as a team while your guide expertly manoeuvres the six-person raft through waves and technical rapids, including the locally renowned “Whopper.” Along the way, take in the surrounding mountain scenery of the Endless Chain Range and keep an eye out for wildlife along the riverbanks.

After your rafting adventure, change into your dry clothes and board the bus for the approximately 35–40-minute scenic return journey to Jasper. Relax after your time on the river and enjoy the mountain scenery along the Icefields Parkway before returning to the Maligne Rafting meeting point.