Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike
Overview
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6 hours
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Discover the incredibly scenic Maligne Valley on a guided wildlife and sightseeing tour through Jasper National Park. Look for animals in their natural habitat, stroll along the shoreline of Medicine Lake, and enjoy a guided interpretive hike at Maligne Lake. With expert commentary, unforgettable views, and plenty of photo opportunities, this tour combines sightseeing and wildlife with a memorable lakeshore hike in the Canadian Rockies.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important Note regarding Maligne Canyon Waterfalls: Due to damage caused by last summer’s wildfire, access to Maligne Canyon is currently closed by Parks Canada for infrastructure repairs to ensure visitor safety. If these repairs are not completed prior to your selected tour date, the short walk to view waterfalls in Maligne Canyon will not be possible. In this case, the tour will proceed with a slightly altered itinerary, offering alternative stops to showcase the area’s unique beauty. This includes a visit to Maligne Lookout, where you can view the dramatically changed landscape from a high vantage point, and additional time at Medicine Lake, featuring a short walk along the shore for stunning perspectives of the lake surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. Please rest assured that the tour length and price remain unchanged, and the overall experience will still provide incredible opportunities to explore and learn about the Maligne Valley’s natural wonders.
To request complimentary pick-up from your accommodation, please specify which hotel you are staying at. Pickup times vary therefore your exact pick-up time will be confirmed upon booking.
If you are staying outside of Jasper, please specify Jasper Downtown Location - at Two Brothers Totem Pole across from Parks Canada Information Center on Connaught Drive. Your meeting time will be 15 minutes prior to your trip’s departure time. All-day parking is located in the parking lot.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
**Please note:** During early season departures, typically throughout May, snow and icy trail conditions in the Maligne Valley may require adjustments to hiking locations or tour routing. Alternate stops or walks may be substituted as needed while maintaining the overall sightseeing experience.
What To Expect
This guided sightseeing tour takes you through 45 kilometers of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies. The Maligne Valley in Jasper National Park is home to abundant wildlife, diverse flora, and unique geological features. Travelling through rich wildlife habitat, your guide shares the history, ecology, and natural wonders of the area. Although the waterfalls are closed due to the 2024 wildfire, we’ll stop at Maligne Canyon Overlook, where your guide explains the fire’s ecological effects and the landscape’s natural recovery. Continuing deeper into Maligne Valley, we stop at Medicine Lake, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise above the shoreline. During a short walk, you’ll learn about the lake’s geology and have excellent photo opportunities. From Medicine Lake, we travel through sub-alpine forests, prime habitat for moose, bears, and other wildlife. Sightings are common but not guaranteed. At world-famous Maligne Lake, enjoy a guided 2–3 km lakeshore hike, taking in glacial-blue waters, mountain vistas, and forested surroundings. After the hike, enjoy a packed lunch you bring or purchase from the Maligne Lakehouse Café (additional cost) before returning to Jasper.
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9:30am Tour with Guided Hike
Half day Wildlife and Waterfalls sightseeing tour of the Maligne Valley including stops at Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and a guided lakeshore hike at Maligne Lake. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transport by comfortable minibus
Professional and highly knowledgeable guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks (available for purchase at Maligne Lake)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
265 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding! Ross was...
Shirley W,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding! Ross was very knowledgeable and willing to share on everything. He was especially good on the biology of the wildlife we saw and the geology of the area.
One morning touring Jasper.
Luc S,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Logan was extremely knowlegable on all subjects relating to animals and nature. As a result he made the tour very interesting. He could spot an animal from a long distance. Extremely friendly.
Our guide and driver...
Johanna C,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide and driver Bella was knowledgeable and humorous with regards to wildlife sightseeing. The only thing that was weird was we were under the impression when we got to Maligne lake we'd do a boat tour AND a hike but on arrival it was an "either, or" situation and we ended up consigned to just the hike. We didn't see any bear or moose but we did see bald eagles, marmots, and plenty of elk.
The tour and Owen are absolutely recommended!
H6849OLluciad,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I attended the tour with my husband in June 2026 and we were very much satisfied! Our guide, Owen, has been very precise, kind and funny. Owen is very much prepared and explained to us many curiosities and information about the territory, the wildlife and the nature around Canada. We had the chance to see many elks and a bear with her coy! We highly recommend this tour and Owen as a guide!!
Great way to spend a day in Banff.
Fka,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a great tour. The glorious weather was a bonus. Great combination of hiking and wildlife sightseeing drive.
Terrific experience!
Kris M,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jake did a great job! His knowledge of & passion for wildlife showed in everything he did. Highly recommend!!
Exceptional tour and cruise.
Global39896702407,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was exceptional. Murand was a great tour guide taking us to all the wildlife hotspots with good narration. Told us about the 2024 Jasper fires and showed us the devastating effects. We had a clear day and Maligne Lake was beautiful. Captain Abby and host Alex M did a great job, commentary was very informative. Well worth it.
Informative and refreshing
Ravindrasinh V,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is very informative and refreshing. Jasper history and wildlife is covered very explicitly.
Lake and hike trip Jasper
Andrew B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Owen was a great guide and driver, super friendly, very knowledgable, perfectly engaging and we saw lots of wildlife too!We had a great trip with him even with the day long rain.
Hiking too easy.
IsabelleM3063,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It is really a shame to take such a guided tour to do an easy and marked route along the lake, frequented by the majority of the tourists present.
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