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Make rafting part of your road trip with our self-drive Fraser River adventure. Ideal for guests exploring Mount Robson or travelling west from Jasper, drive independently to meet our team near Mount Robson, then return to your vehicle after rafting to continue your journey on your own schedule. Take on the biggest whitewater in the Jasper area with exciting Class 3+ rapids, a portage around impressive Rearguard Falls and some of the trip’s biggest whitewater in the lower canyon. No previous rafting experience is required, making it an exciting choice for first-time and experienced rafters alike.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area on Highway 16 in BC. Park and wait for the Maligne Rafting bus to arrive. Please remain at the meeting point until it arrives. Important: Your scheduled meeting time is in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
Itinerary
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Meet the Maligne Rafting bus at the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area, just outside Mount Robson Provincial Park. Your guides will provide your rafting gear and you'll change before boarding the bus for the short shuttle to the Fraser River launch. With Mount Robson as your backdrop, receive a safety briefing and paddle instruction before beginning your rafting adventure.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Fraser River
Launch onto the mighty Fraser River and work together with your guide as you paddle through exciting Class 3+ whitewater, punching through sections of large rolling rapids with calmer stretches between each set. Offering the biggest whitewater in the Jasper area, the trip is suitable for first-time and experienced rafters alike.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Rearguard Falls
About midway through the rafting adventure, step ashore for a short portage around impressive Rearguard Falls. Stretch your legs and take in views of the powerful falls before returning to the raft for the most exciting section of the river.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Fraser River
Back on the Fraser River, enter the lower canyon and tackle some of the biggest and most exciting whitewater of the trip. After the final rapids, enjoy a gentler float toward the take-out, with the opportunity for an optional swim. At the end of the rafting trip, board the Maligne Rafting bus for the short transfer back to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area. Change out of your rafting gear, return to your vehicle and continue your journey independently—ideal for exploring the Mount Robson area or travelling west after your rafting adventure.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: This trip operates in British Columbia. All meeting and departure times are in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
- This is the SELF-DRIVE option. Transportation to/from Jasper is not included. Guests must drive themselves to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area in British Columbia and arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled meeting time.
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: This trip operates in British Columbia. All meeting and departure times are in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
- This is the SELF-DRIVE option. Transportation to/from Jasper is not included. Guests must drive themselves to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area in British Columbia and arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled meeting time.
- Please allow extra driving time and review directions before leaving. Cell service is limited along portions of Highway 16, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
- Participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh a minimum of 90 lb (41 kg).
- 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, dry clothing for afterward, plus water and a snack.
- All necessary rafting equipment is provided, including wetsuits, neoprene shirts, paddle jackets, life jackets, helmets and neoprene booties. On colder days, bring a fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Personal belongings may be left in your vehicle or stored on the bus during rafting.
- Trips depart rain or shine.
- Not recommended for travelers with back injuries or conditions that may be aggravated by whitewater rafting.
- Minimum participant numbers apply. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
- Raft assignments are determined by guides on the day based on group size and operating conditions. We make every effort to keep parties together in the same raft, though occasionally this may not be possible.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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