Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island

Discover Jasper National Park’s spectacular Maligne Valley on a 6-hour adventure with an expert guide. During stops at Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake, you’ll look for wildlife and learn about the human and natural history in this part of the Canadian Rockies. You’ll see stunning scenery throughout the day and have plenty of opportunities to take photos and short walks. At Maligne Lake, choose to take a boat cruise to Spirit Island or a guided walk along the lakeshore.

**Please note the guided walk does not include Spirit Island, you must select BOAT option for this tour to see Spirit Island**

You’ll stop first at Maligne Canyon where a short walk takes you across two bridges over a 165 foot (50m) deep gorge that has been carved into the limestone. Catch great views of the waterfalls spilling into the canyon below as you explore the area with your guide, who will share information about the geology and wildlife in the area.

After checking out Maligne Canyon, you’ll continue to drive to Medicine Lake, taking a gorgeous road that winds through a dramatic mountain and forest landscape. Medicine Lake is famous for ‘vanishing’ every summer, the result of an extensive underground karst system — one of the largest in the world.

From Medicine Lake you’ll follow the road to gorgeous Maligne Lake where you’ll have a choice of a boat cruise to Spirit Island or a 2-mile (3.2km) guided hike on an easy and level trail
Please Note: Spirit Island can only be seen by water and is only available to visit by choosing the Boat Cruise not the Guided Hike

If you choose the hiking option, you’ll follow your guide on the Mary Schaffer Loop trail, which skirts the shore of Maligne Lake to a beautiful viewpoint with interpretive displays and benches before continuing into the trees and back to your starting point.

If you choose to take the boat cruise, you will board a comfortable enclosed boat with large windows for a scenic tour on Maligne Lake. Your boat will stop at Spirit Island, a small gem in the lake, where you’ll have time for photos and a short stroll. **Please note this is NOT included for guests who choose the WALK option**

Throughout the day, your guide will explain the natural and human history of the area and will keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife that lives here. Sightings may include bear, deer, caribou, wolves, moose, bighorn sheep, bald eagles and osprey, among the many animals of Jasper National Park. At the end of your tour, you will be returned to your Jasper hotel.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Contents of tours may vary due to weather and road conditions

• Tour including a Guided Hike
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  Tour departs at 8:30am and ends with a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop
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• Tour including a Boat Cruise
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  Tour departs at 8:30am and ends with a boat cruise to Spirit Island
  Pickup included

• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off

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• Please contact SunDog Tours at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm booking and pick-up location.  1 780 852 4056 
• You will be picked up at the Jasper Adventure Center – 611 Patricia Street unless specific Hotel details have been provided directly to SunDog Tours in advance. 1 780 852 4056
• Pick-ups from Jasper town site hotels and approved accommodations only; this includes the Jasper Park Lodge, Pyramid Lake Resort and Patricia Lake Bungalows.    No PICK-UPS from campgrounds or any other accommodations outside the Jasper Town Site.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Please Note: Spirit Island can only be seen by water and is only available to visit by choosing the Boat Cruise not the Guided Hike

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by SunDog Tour Co.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Edmonton.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 423 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.