Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour
Before you book
- Hotel pickup is only at the listed properties and starts 30 minutes before departure. Otherwise meet at the Two Brothers Totem Pole across from the Jasper Park Info Centre (500 Connaught Drive), 15 minutes early. All times are Mountain Time.
- The guide picks the route by season. You watch from inside the minibus (24 seats, at most 21 guests) on paved roads, with occasional short walks. The length varies with wildlife and road conditions; there is no washroom on board and no scheduled stop, so eat beforehand and bring water and a snack.
- The listing itself says sightings are not guaranteed. Jasper's 2026 rule keeps people 100 m from bears, cougars and wolves and 30 m from elk, moose, sheep and goats within 400 m of a road unless they stay inside a legally positioned vehicle, and Parks Canada says no caribou remain in the Maligne herd.
- Not suitable for children under 5 or people with mobility impairments; under-18s must be with an adult. It runs in all weather and needs a minimum number of guests, and the listing gives no season of its own. Gratuities are optional and not included. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”.
About This Experience
A guided three-hour wildlife-watching drive on paved roads in Jasper National Park, morning or evening, in a 24-seat minibus, picking up at listed Jasper hotels or the Two Brothers Totem Pole in town.
Highlights
- Look for wildlife on a scenic morning or evening tour of Jasper National Park
- Travel through the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains
- Learn interesting facts about the animals and area
- Benefit from the local knowledge of an experienced guide
What's Included
- ✓ Professional guide
- ✓ Live commentary
- ✓ Insights into Jasper’s wildlife, nature and local area
- ✓ Pick-up and drop-off at listed hotels for registered guests or at the listed central location (Two Brothers Totem Pole)
- ✓ Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
Not Included
- Optional gratuities
Good to Know
- IMPORTANT: All tour and pick-up times are in Alberta (Mountain) Time.
- Hotel pick-up is ONLY for guests at properties listed in the Pick-up Options. If yours is not listed, select Two Brothers Totem Pole, across from Jasper Park Info Centre (500 Connaught Dr), and arrive 15 min before departure. Hotel pick-ups begin 30 min before departure; be ready at the time listed for your selected hotel.
- Tour length varies with wildlife and road conditions. Eat beforehand, avoid strict dinner plans afterward, and bring water and a light snack—there's no scheduled stops. No washroom on the bus; but an outhouse stop can be arranged if needed. Dress for the weather.
- Travel in a 24-seat minibus (max 21). Parks Canada requires wildlife viewing from inside the vehicle and travel by paved roads only. Routes vary. Wildlife sightings are frequent (95% success) but not guaranteed.
- Tour runs in all weather. Under 18s must be with an adult. Minimum numbers apply.
