Jasper: Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip
Before you book
- Meet at the Two Brothers Totem Pole at the Jasper Train Station 15 minutes before your trip; the listing gives check-in at 11:45 or 3:30, in Mountain Time. Transport between there and the river is included.
- The listing rates this stretch of the Athabasca River Class 2: a few small rapids and calm water in a 7 m raft rowed by the guides. Life jackets are worn at all times; wetsuits are not provided or needed, and ponchos are handed out if it rains. Trips run rain or shine. Souvenir photos and gratuities are extra.
- The company is dog friendly: leashed dogs may share the shuttle and raft on every departure except the 12 pm one. To bring your own dog, call the office first; a fee applies.
- Not suitable for children under 3. The listing gives no season of its own; on 7 October 2026 its calendar showed a departure. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”.
About This Experience
A two-hour guided float on the Athabasca River near Jasper in a 7 m oar raft that the guides row, through a few small Class 2 rapids, meeting at the Two Brothers Totem Pole at the Jasper train station.
Highlights
- Experience a wilderness rafting adventure down Jasper National Park’s Athabasca River
- Sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery park scenery while your guides do the rowing
- Travel in a specially designed, safe and comfortable 25-foot oar-driven raft
- Learn about the natural wonders and wildlife of Canadian Rockies from you National Park guide
What's Included
- ✓ Round-trip transportation
- ✓ Life jacket
- ✓ Rain ponchos, if necessary
Not Included
- Souvenir photos - available for purchase
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- The tour operates on Mountain Time
- Tours operate rain or shine
- Rivers are rated on a scale of 1 to 6; Class 1 is calm moving water, Class 6 is Niagara Falls. The section of the Athabasca River you'll raft on is rated Class 2
- This trip is not recommended for those over 102 years old
- Wetsuits are not provided and they are not necessary for this type of raft/float trip
- When necessary, you'll be provided with a plastic rain poncho to protect you from splashes and potential rain showers.
- Life jackets are provided, and must be worn at all times.
- *Please arrive 15 min before the trip time. Check in is 11:45 or 3:30**
Meeting Point
Meet at the Two Brothers Totem Pole at the Jasper Train Station.
