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Maligne Valley wildlife and waterfalls tour with lakeside hike

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$62.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

You'll explore Maligne Valley's history and natural wonders
It's a chance to spot moose and bears in their natural habitat
The experience includes a guided 2/3km lakeside hike

What to expect

Explore the abundant wildlife and natural wonders of Maligne Valley and enjoy a 2/3km lakeside hike with your guide.

The Maligne Valley is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, and it has geological features unique in the world. Search for abundant wildlife and learn more about the history and natural wonders of the area. You'll make a 30-minute stop at Maligne Canyon to explore the two bridges and soak up the fantastic views of the cascading waterfall. The tour continues into the sub-alpine forests to Medicine Lake. From there, you'll continue up through a forest that is prime habitat for moose and bears. Sightings are common but not guaranteed.

Then, at world-famous Maligne Lake, you'll go for 2 to 3-km interpretive nature walk. Take in beautiful lakeshore vistas before following the easy-grade trail loop back into the forested surroundings. Along the way, your guide shares interesting ecological facts, and you may even spot some resident wildlife.

What's included

Lakeside hike
Guided tour
Roundtrip transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

You'll be picked up at the hotel address in Jasper you provided at check-out. Please be ready 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Temporary Update (valid starting April 2025 until further notice): Due to wildfire damage, access to Maligne Canyon Waterfalls is temporarily closed. If repairs aren’t complete by your tour date, the itinerary will instead include at stop at Maligne Lookout and extended time for a lakeside walk at the stunning Medicine Lake. The Maligne Lake portion of the tour remains unchanged and there is no change to the tour length or price. The experience still provides a rich experience of the area’s exquisite natural beauty and history
Departure time is in Alberta Mountain time, please adjust your watch accordingly
A moderate amount of walking is involved
This tour operates in all weather conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The exact tour duration is subject to variations due to traffic conditions
You will have a short break for lunch at Maligne Lake. You can buy your lunch there, but it's recommended to bring your own lunch.
If the minimum of passengers is not reached, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered a refund or reschedule
You will have a short break for lunch at Maligne Lake. It's suggested you bring your own lunch. Alternatively a grab-n-go style lunch is available for purchase from the Maligne Lake House Café

Remember to bring:

Bring a rain jacket or umbrella and warm clothing to wear during the outdoor/walking portions of the trip in case of inclement weather. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Bring a small bottle of water

Provider

Maligne Rafting Adventures Ltd.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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