Family-fun guided whitewater rafting from Jasper down the Athabasca River

Go whitewater rafting with the whole family on the Athabasca Expressway from Jasper – the perfect adventure for explorers of all ages!

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2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 5 years-old and up
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Practical information

2 hour guided whitewater rafting tour of the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park - perfect for beginners to the sport and younger children. The tour includes transportation from downtown Jasper to the raft launch site and back again, and the rafting portion of the tour will last 1 hour in total and tackle Class 2 rapids over an 8 km stretch.

Course of events

-Check in at meeting point 15 minutes before trip departure time

-Meet guides

-30 minute bus journey from downtown Jasper to raft launch site

-Change into rafting gear

-Receive safety and activity briefing

-Get equipped

-Begin your 1 hour/8 km (5 mile) rafting adventure!

-End of rafting tour

-Change into warm clothing

-Transport back to Jasper (30 minutes)

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Check-in with your guides at the meeting location is required 15 minutes before your trip's departure time.

On arrival you will be required to sign a liability waiver.

Special terms

Paid all day public parking is available in the public parking lot of the meeting point, including limited RV parking.

Meeting point:
The public parking lot on the corner of Connaught Drive & Hazel Avenue – beside washroom building and opposite the gas station.
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Licensed guide
  • Rafts
  • Paddles
  • Wetsuits
  • Booties
  • Life jackets
  • Splash jacket
  • Tax
Excluded
  • Photos: 1 Photo: $20 | 3 Photos: $30 | All Photos: $40
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Wool socks (depending on weather)
  • Fleece/wool sweater (depending on weather)