Jasper: Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Cruise
Before you book
- Hotel pickup is only for registered guests at the listed properties. Everyone else meets at the Two Brothers Totem Pole across from the Jasper Park Info Centre (500 Connaught Drive), 15 minutes before departure. You travel in a 24-seat minibus, and the listing gives about six hours.
- The listing says an outside supplier runs the cruise, and Maligne Lake's cruise season ends on 11 October in 2026 (Pursuit). The listing gives no season of its own, so a later date cannot include the cruise; ask the operator before booking. Walking on Spirit Island is not permitted, the cruise operator's rule, out of respect for Spirit Island's significance to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
- Wildlife is never guaranteed. In Jasper in 2026, within 400 m of a road, people must keep 100 m from bears, cougars and wolves and 30 m from elk, moose, sheep and goats unless they stay inside a legally positioned vehicle (fines up to CA$25,000; Parks Canada). Parks Canada also notes that Medicine Lake drains to a mudflat in fall and winter.
- Not included: food, drinks and gratuities; the listing suggests a packed lunch. Under-18s must be with an adult. The tour runs in all weather and needs a minimum number of guests (if it is cancelled you are offered an alternative or a full refund). Not suitable for people with mobility impairments; no pets. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”.
About This Experience
A six-hour guided minibus tour from Jasper into the Maligne Valley: a lakeshore stroll at Medicine Lake, then a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island, looking for wildlife from the road on the way.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on Maligne Lake
- Look for bears, elk, moose and many more animals
- Stroll along the lakeshore of Medicine Lake
What's Included
- ✓ Professional guide
- ✓ Live commentary
- ✓ Insights into Jasper’s wildlife, nature and local area
- ✓ Scenic stops throughout the Maligne Valley, including Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake
- ✓ 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island
- ✓ 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
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Hotel pick-up is ONLY for registered guests at properties listed in the Pick-up Options. Maligne Adventures cannot pick up from other hotels or accommodations. If yours is not listed, you MUST select Two Brothers Totem Pole, across from Jasper Park Info Centre (500 Connaught Dr), and arrive 15 min before departure.
- Gratuities are not included.
- Meals are not included. Bring money for food and drinks, or consider bringing a packed lunch, especially during peak season.
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Tour operates in all weather. Bring warm layers and a rain jacket or umbrella for outdoor portions.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum numbers apply; if canceled, you’ll be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Transfer times are approximate and may vary with traffic and conditions.
- The Maligne Lake cruise is operated by an external supplier; cruise schedules may be subject to delays or changes outside the tour company's control.
