Jasper Maligne Valley Scenic Tour Experience

Discover why the Maligne Valley is the highlight of any visit to Jasper National Park. On this breathtakingly scenic 6 hour tour, take in impressive waterfalls at Maligne Canyon before continuing up the valley to Medicine Lake. Along the way, watch for iconic Canadian wildlife, frequently spotted in this area. Arriving at the valley's jewel, Maligne Lake, you'll experience the wild beauty of this vast wilderness on a 90-minute scenic boat cruise to Spirit Island.

Meeting Point

Two Brothers Totem Pole

416 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada

Central Downtown Location – Two Brothers Totem Pole, located across the street from the Jasper Park Information Centre lawn (500 Connaught Drive). All day parking is available in the adjacent parking lot (behind the washroom building).

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Jasper National Park

Join us on an awe-inspiring 45km journey through the Maligne Valley in Jasper National Park and discover why this area is considered one of the most stunning natural wonders of the world. This tour offers an exceptional opportunity to witness Jasper National Park’s vibrant wildlife, cascading waterfalls, and serene lakes.

Pass by without stopping

Maligne Canyon

Maligne Lake Road, , Jasper, T0E 1E0

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.

30 minutes

Medicine Lake

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. This mysterious disappearing lake changes seasonally as the flow rates of melt waters fill and empty this basin. A stop is made to photograph this natural wonder, and your guide traces its history with you.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Maligne Lake

Improvement District No. 12, T0E 0A8

Arriving at Maligne Lake, embark on a scenic boat cruise where you’ll take in stunning vistas of the lake’s glacial-blue waters and the towering mountains that surround it. You’ll be protected from the elements on the comfortable enclosed boat while you’ll learn about the human and geological history of the area. The 90 minute cruise stops at Spirit Island, where you’ll have the opportunity to walk to the famous photo viewpoint and capture some of the most stunning scenery in the Canadian Rockies.
After the cruise, you can enjoy your own packed lunch or purchase a delicious grab-and-go lunch from the Maligne Lakehouse restaurant (additional expense) before we depart back to Jasper.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included