Jasper Athabasca River: Family-Friendly Whitewater Rafting
Overview
Experience a whitewater rafting adventure that fits easily into your Jasper sightseeing day. Located just a short drive from downtown Jasper, this 8-km (5-mile) stretch of the Athabasca River combines five sets of fun, splashy Class 2 rapids with peaceful stretches of flowing water in between. Paddle with your guide through the river’s changing pace, taking in mountain scenery from a different perspective and keeping an eye out for wildlife along the riverbanks. With approximately one hour on the water and a complete round trip of around two hours, “The Expressway” offers a genuine whitewater experience without taking up half your day. No previous rafting experience is required, making it a great choice for families, first-time rafters and anyone looking to add rafting to a day of exploring Jasper.
What's Included
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket and neoprene booties
- Round-trip transportation from the designated meeting point in Jasper
- Approximately 1 hour of rafting (2-hour round trip from Jasper)
- Professional, certified river guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
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.
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- 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 a swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing into rafting gear easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterward, 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 depart 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).
- The complete experience takes approximately 2 hours, including transportation, changing, safety briefing and approximately 1 hour on the river. Return times are approximate and may vary due to traffic and river conditions.
- Minimum participant numbers apply. 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 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Jasper Athabasca River: Family-Friendly Whitewater Rafting?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket and neoprene booties.
- Round-trip transportation from the designated meeting point in Jasper.
- Approximately 1 hour of rafting (2-hour round trip from Jasper).
- Professional, certified river guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Gratuities (optional).
The 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 River: Family-Friendly 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 River: Family-Friendly 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
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket and neoprene booties
- Round-trip transportation from the designated meeting point in Jasper
- Approximately 1 hour of rafting (2-hour round trip from Jasper)
- Professional, certified river guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
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 a swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing into rafting gear easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterward, 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 depart 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).
- The complete experience takes approximately 2 hours, including transportation, changing, safety briefing and approximately 1 hour on the river. Return times are approximate and may vary due to traffic and river conditions.
- Minimum participant numbers apply. 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 20 travelers
