Jasper Athabasca Falls: Class 2+ Family Whitewater Rafting
Overview
Discover a spectacular stretch of the Athabasca River where canyon whitewater gives way to expansive mountain scenery. Begin at the base of Athabasca Falls, where rushing water flows into the Athabasca Canyon and the whitewater action starts right away. Navigate a series of exciting Class 2+ rapids between high rock walls, surrounded by a remarkably secluded wilderness setting.
As you travel downstream, watch the scenery transform as the canyon gives way to the wide-open Athabasca Valley. The river widens, the rapids become more spaced out and sweeping Canadian Rockies views unfold around you. This combination of exciting canyon whitewater and spectacular mountain scenery makes the 12 km (7.5-mile) Canyon Run an adventure that adults and children can enjoy together. No previous rafting experience is required, and ages 5+ are welcome.
What's Included
- Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
- All necessary technical equipment
- Highly experienced, certified river guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
638 Connaught Drive
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Travel approximately 30 minutes from Jasper to the base of Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park, where you'll gear up and receive a safety briefing and paddle instruction from your certified river guide before climbing aboard your six-person, self-bailing raft.
Launch onto the Athabasca River where rushing water from the falls pours through a narrow passage and into the wider Athabasca Canyon. The action begins right away as your guide navigates a series of Class 2+ rapids between the high rock walls. Surrounded by the canyon and wilderness, this first section delivers plenty of whitewater excitement in a remarkably secluded setting.
Further downstream, the landscape transforms as the canyon opens and the river widens into the Athabasca Valley. The rapids become more spaced out, giving you time between the whitewater to take in expansive views of the surrounding Canadian Rockies. With 12 km (7.5 miles) of river and approximately 1.5 hours on the water, the Canyon Run combines whitewater excitement, distinctive canyon scenery and spectacular mountain views in a family-friendly rafting adventure. No previous rafting experience is required, and ages 5+ are welcome.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 5 years old.
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
- No previous rafting experience is required.
- Wear your swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterwards, plus water and a snack.
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, life jackets and neoprene booties are provided. On colder days, bring an additional fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Trips operate rain or shine.
- Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper).
- All participants must complete a liability waiver before rafting.
- All departure times are in Alberta Mountain Time (MT).
- Allow approximately 3.5 hours for the complete experience, including round-trip transportation from Jasper, changing, safety briefing and rafting. Return times are approximate and may vary with traffic, river and operating conditions.
- Minimum participant numbers are required for this trip to operate. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
- Raft assignments are made at the guides' discretion based on group size and safety considerations. We will make every effort to keep parties together.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-5400P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location.
- All necessary technical equipment.
- Highly experienced, certified river guide.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Jasper Athabasca Falls: Class 2+ Family Whitewater Rafting is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Jasper Athabasca Falls: Class 2+ Family Whitewater Rafting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
- All necessary technical equipment
- Highly experienced, certified river guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 5 years old.
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
- No previous rafting experience is required.
- Wear your swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterwards, plus water and a snack.
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, life jackets and neoprene booties are provided. On colder days, bring an additional fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Trips operate rain or shine.
- Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper).
- All participants must complete a liability waiver before rafting.
- All departure times are in Alberta Mountain Time (MT).
- Allow approximately 3.5 hours for the complete experience, including round-trip transportation from Jasper, changing, safety briefing and rafting. Return times are approximate and may vary with traffic, river and operating conditions.
- Minimum participant numbers are required for this trip to operate. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
- Raft assignments are made at the guides' discretion based on group size and safety considerations. We will make every effort to keep parties together.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
