Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

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Moose duo walking along Maligne Lake shoreline — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Maligne Lake "Home Bay" — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the Maligne Valley on a guided sightseeing and wildlife tour featuring scenic stops and a 2–3 km guided nature hike at world-famous Maligne Lake. Enjoy a peaceful shoreline stroll at Medicine Lake before continuing deeper into the valley. Your knowledgeable local guide brings the landscape to life with insights into Jasper’s wildlife, ecology, history and geology, while the small-group minibus experience offers spectacular scenery and plenty of opportunities for photos along the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: English
Operated by: Maligne Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by comfortable minibus
Included: Professional and highly knowledgeable guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (available for purchase at Maligne Lake)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Travel through 45 kilometres of spectacular scenery on this guided sightseeing tour through Jasper National Park’s Maligne Valley. Home to diverse wildlife, forests and unique geological features, the valley offers incredible opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies. As you travel through prime wildlife habitat, your guide shares fascinating insights into the area’s wildlife, history, ecology and geology. Keep watch for moose, bears, elk, deer, bighorn sheep and other native wildlife along the way. Sightings are frequent but never guaranteed. Stop at Medicine Lake, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise above the shoreline. Enjoy a short scenic walk while learning about the fascinating geology behind this remarkable “disappearing lake.” Continue through subalpine forest to world-famous Maligne Lake, where you’ll enjoy a guided 2–3 km nature walk along the lakeshore, taking in glacial-blue waters, mountain vistas and forested surroundings. After your hike, enjoy some free time at Maligne Lake Day Lodge, where you can eat a packed lunch or purchase food when available, before returning to Jasper.

Stop 1
Jasper National Park
Medicine Lake
Maligne Lake

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Central Pickup Location: the 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 paid public parking lot (behind the washroom building). Parking fees apply upon parking.

End point

Central Pickup Location: the 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 paid public parking lot (behind the washroom building). Parking fees apply upon parking.

Pickup points

Becker's Chalets
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
The Robson
Marmot Lodge
Jasper Inn & Suites
Maligne Lodge
Bear Hill Lodge
Tonquin Inn
Pyramid Lake Lodge
Jasper House Bungalows
Tekarra Lodge
Filia Inn

and 16 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

This tour includes a 2–3 km guided nature hike at Maligne Lake plus a shorter shoreline walk at Medicine Lake. Comfortable, supportive walking shoes are recommended.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Bring warm layers and a rain jacket or umbrella.
Meals are not included. There is time to eat at Maligne Lake. Bring a packed lunch or purchase food when available; lines can be long during peak season. Bring water.

Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of the properties listed below. We cannot pick up from other hotels or accommodations. If yours is not listed, meet at Two Brothers Totem Pole, across from Jasper Park Info Centre (500 Connaught Dr), 15 min BEFORE departure.

Pickup 30 min BEFORE: Alpine Village, Beckers Chalets, Jasper House Bungalows, Patricia Lake Bungalows, Pyramid Lake Lodge, Tekarra Lodge.
Pickup 30 min BEFORE: Wapiti Campground – corner of Hwy 93 & Campground Entry Rd; Whistlers Campground – outside registration centre.
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. Wait outside the main entrance.
Pickup 5–10 min AFTER: Pine Bungalows – wait near main entry arch.
Pickup 15 min AFTER: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – wait outside main hotel entrance.

Tour operates in all weather. Weather, road or trail conditions may require changes to hiking locations or routing. Early-season snow or ice may particularly affect hiking at Maligne Lake; alternative walks or stops may be substituted.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour and transfer times are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather and other conditions.
Minimum numbers apply; if canceled due to low numbers, you’ll be offered an alternative or full refund.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This tour includes a 2–3 km guided nature hike at Maligne Lake plus a shorter shoreline walk at Medicine Lake. Comfortable, supportive walking shoes are recommended.
Tour operates in all weather. Mountain weather can change quickly, so bring warm layers and a rain jacket or umbrella.
Weather, road and trail conditions may require changes to hiking locations or routing. Early-season snow or icy trails can particularly affect hiking at Maligne Lake. Alternative walks or stops may be substituted as needed.
Meals are not included. Bring snacks or a packed lunch; food may also be available for purchase at Maligne Lake.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All passengers, including infants, must be included in the booking and allocated a seat for vehicle capacity purposes.
Tour and transfer times are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather and other conditions.
Minimum numbers apply. If canceled due to low numbers, you’ll be offered an alternative or full refund.
No pets. Service dogs with valid documentation only.