Jasper Wildlife & Maligne Lake Tour with Spirit Island Cruise

4.8(766)6 hours - 7 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadJasper, Canada

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$174

Discover why the Maligne Valley is a must-see in Jasper National Park on this breathtaking 6-hour guided tour. Enjoy a short scenic walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, while learning about its fascinating natural history.

As you travel through the valley, keep watch for local wildlife such as elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bears and moose.

At spectacular Maligne Lake, board a 90-minute scenic cruise across its glacial-blue waters to the iconic Spirit Island viewpoint. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks and pristine wilderness, experience one of the most celebrated landscapes in the Canadian Rockies.

Included

Transport by comfortable minibus
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Guide

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Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)

What you'll do

Jasper National Park
Canada
Journey through Jasper National Park’s spectacular Maligne Valley, travelling approximately 45 km from Jasper toward Maligne Lake. Along the way, take in mountain, forest and lake scenery while keeping watch for local wildlife. Your guide will share insights into the valley’s wildlife, history and geology throughout the journey.
Medicine Lake
Canada
Take a short scenic walk along the shoreline of Medicine Lake and admire the surrounding subalpine forest and towering limestone cliffs. Learn about the fascinating natural processes behind this remarkable “disappearing lake” as your guide shares its natural and geological history.
30 min
Maligne Lake
Improvement District No. 12, Canada
Arrive at Maligne Lake and board a 90-minute scenic cruise across its glacial-blue waters, surrounded by towering peaks and pristine wilderness. Cruise to the iconic Spirit Island area and enjoy time ashore on the nearby viewpoint trail for one of the Canadian Rockies’ most famous views while learning about the lake’s human and geological history. Before or after the cruise, enjoy time at Maligne Lake to eat a packed lunch or purchase food at the café (additional cost) before returning to Jasper.
2h 30mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

• Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of the properties listed below. If your accommodation is not listed, you MUST select our Central Pickup Location at Two Brothers Totem Pole. We cannot pick you up from other hotels or accommodations. • Pickup 30 min BEFORE: Alpine Village, Beckers Chalets, Jasper House Bungalows, Patricia Lake Bungalows, Pyramid Lake Lodge, Tekarra Lodge, Wapiti Campground & Whistlers Campground. • Pickup 15 min BEFORE: Central Pickup Location – Two Brothers Totem Pole, across from Jasper Park Information Centre (500 Connaught Drive). All-day paid parking is available beside the Totem Pole near the washroom building. • Pickup 15 min BEFORE: Astoria Hotel, Athabasca Hotel, Bear Hill Lodge, Chateau Jasper, Crimson Hotel, Downtown Hostel, Forest Park Hotel, HI Jasper, Jasper Inn & Suites, Lobstick Lodge, Maligne Lodge, Marmot Lodge, The Robson, Park Place Inn, Tonquin Inn & Whistlers Inn. • Pickup 5–10 min AFTER: Pine Bungalows. Please wait near the main entry arch. • Pickup 15 min AFTER: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Please wait outside the main hotel entrance.

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Becker's Chalets
Icefields Parkway Highway 93 S, Canada
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, Canada
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The Robson
902 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Canada
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Marmot Lodge
86 Connaught Dr, Jasper, Canada
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Jasper Inn & Suites
98 Geikie St, Jasper, Canada
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Maligne Lodge
912 Connaught Dr., Jasper, Canada
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Bear Hill Lodge
100 Bonhomme Street, Jasper, Canada
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Tonquin Inn
100 Juniper Avenue, Jasper, Canada
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Pyramid Lake Lodge
6 KM North Pyramid Lake Road, Jasper, Canada
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Jasper House Bungalows
Hwy 93 S, Canada
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Tekarra Lodge
Highway 93A South, Canada
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Filia Inn
6 Pyramid Lake Rd., Upper Floor, Jasper, Canada
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Astoria Hotel
404 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Canada
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HI Jasper
708 Sleepy Hollow Road, Jasper, Canada
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Alpine Village Cabin Resort - Jasper
Athabasca Road, Jasper, Canada
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The Crimson Jasper
200 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Canada
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Jasper Downtown Hostel
400 Patricia Street, Jasper, Canada
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Lobstick Lodge
94 Geikie St, Jasper, Canada
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Forest Park Hotel
76 Connaught Dr, Jasper, Canada
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Whistlers Inn
105 Miette Drive, Jasper, Canada
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Athabasca Hotel
510 Patricia St, Jasper, Canada
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Patricia Lake Bungalows Resort
1 Pyramid Lake Rd, Jasper, Canada
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Whistlers Campground
67 19, Jasper, Jasper, Canada
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Chateau Jasper
96 Geikie St, Jasper, Canada
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Park Place Inn
623 Patricia Street, Jasper, Canada
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Pine Bungalows
2 Cottonwood Creek Road, Jasper, Canada
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Wapiti Campground
3.8 Km From Jasper on Hwy 93, Jasper, Canada
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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be able to climb 3 steps, with assistance if needed, to board the minibus. Foldable walkers can be stored on the vehicle.
Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of our listed pickup properties. If your accommodation is not listed, select Two Brothers Totem Pole as your pickup location. Hotel pickup times vary; your specific pickup time will be confirmed upon booking.
Two Brothers Totem Pole is across from the Parks Canada Information Centre on Connaught Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All-day paid parking is available nearby.
A small amount of walking is involved, including a short shoreline walk at Medicine Lake and a short viewpoint loop overlooking Spirit Island as part of the Maligne Lake cruise. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tour operates in all weather. Bring warm layers and a rain jacket or umbrella for outdoor portions.