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Discover the Maligne Valley on a guided sightseeing and wildlife tour featuring scenic stops and a 2–3 km guided nature hike at world-famous Maligne Lake. Enjoy a peaceful shoreline stroll at Medicine Lake before continuing deeper into the valley. Your knowledgeable local guide brings the landscape to life with insights into Jasper’s wildlife, ecology, history and geology, while the small-group minibus experience offers spectacular scenery and plenty of opportunities for photos along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of the properties listed below. If your accommodation is not listed, you MUST select our Central Pickup Location at Two Brothers Totem Pole. We cannot pick you up from other hotels or accommodations.
• Pickup 30 min BEFORE: Alpine Village, Beckers Chalets, Jasper House Bungalows, Patricia Lake Bungalows, Pyramid Lake Lodge, Tekarra Lodge, Wapiti Campground & Whistlers Campground.
• Pickup 15 min BEFORE: Central Pickup Location – Two Brothers Totem Pole, across from Jasper Park Information Centre (500 Connaught Drive). All-day paid parking is available beside the Totem Pole near the washroom building.
• Pickup 15 min BEFORE: Astoria Hotel, Athabasca Hotel, Bear Hill Lodge, Chateau Jasper, Crimson Hotel, Downtown Hostel, Forest Park Hotel, HI Jasper, Jasper Inn & Suites, Lobstick Lodge, Maligne Lodge, Marmot Lodge, The Robson, Park Place Inn, Tonquin Inn & Whistlers Inn.
• Pickup 5–10 min AFTER: Pine Bungalows. Please wait near the main entry arch.
• Pickup 15 min AFTER: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Please wait outside the main hotel entrance.
Central Pickup Location: the Two Brothers Totem Pole, located across the street from the Jasper Park Information Centre lawn (500 Connaught Drive). All-day parking is available in the adjacent paid public parking lot (behind the washroom building). Parking fees apply upon parking.
What to expect
As you travel through prime wildlife habitat, your guide shares fascinating insights into the area’s wildlife, history, ecology and geology. Keep watch for moose, bears, elk, deer, bighorn sheep and other native wildlife along the way. Sightings are frequent but never guaranteed.
Stop at Medicine Lake, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise above the shoreline. Enjoy a short scenic walk while learning about the fascinating geology behind this remarkable “disappearing lake.”
Continue through subalpine forest to world-famous Maligne Lake, where you’ll enjoy a guided 2–3 km nature walk along the lakeshore, taking in glacial-blue waters, mountain vistas and forested surroundings. After your hike, enjoy some free time at Maligne Lake Day Lodge, where you can eat a packed lunch or purchase food when available, before returning to Jasper.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of our listed pickup properties. If your accommodation is not listed, select Two Brothers Totem Pole as your pickup location. Hotel pickup times vary; your specific pickup time will be confirmed upon booking.
- Two Brothers Totem Pole is across from the Parks Canada Information Centre on Connaught Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All-day paid parking is available nearby.
- This tour includes a 2–3 km guided nature hike at Maligne Lake plus a shorter shoreline walk at Medicine Lake. Comfortable, supportive walking shoes are recommended.
- Tour operates in all weather. Mountain weather can change quickly, so bring warm layers and a rain jacket or umbrella.
- Weather, road and trail conditions may require changes to hiking locations or routing. Early-season snow or icy trails can particularly affect hiking at Maligne Lake. Alternative walks or stops may be substituted as needed.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pickup is ONLY available to registered guests staying at one of our listed pickup properties. If your accommodation is not listed, select Two Brothers Totem Pole as your pickup location. Hotel pickup times vary; your specific pickup time will be confirmed upon booking.
- Two Brothers Totem Pole is across from the Parks Canada Information Centre on Connaught Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All-day paid parking is available nearby.
- This tour includes a 2–3 km guided nature hike at Maligne Lake plus a shorter shoreline walk at Medicine Lake. Comfortable, supportive walking shoes are recommended.
- Tour operates in all weather. Mountain weather can change quickly, so bring warm layers and a rain jacket or umbrella.
- Weather, road and trail conditions may require changes to hiking locations or routing. Early-season snow or icy trails can particularly affect hiking at Maligne Lake. Alternative walks or stops may be substituted as needed.
- Meals are not included. Bring snacks or a packed lunch; food may also be available for purchase at Maligne Lake.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All passengers, including infants, must be included in the booking and allocated a seat for vehicle capacity purposes.
- Tour and transfer times are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather and other conditions.
- Minimum numbers apply. If canceled due to low numbers, you’ll be offered an alternative or full refund.
- No pets. Service dogs with valid documentation only.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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