Exploring Rivers and Lakes on Boats

Ready for some adventure? So here is a great way to explore the Athabasca river. You have several options of rafting with this company, you can choose the one you want. You have two options for class II white water rafting: the Athabasca Mile 5 and the Athabasca Falls. For more adrenaline, you have a class III experience on the Sunwapta River.
For more information and booking your activity, check their website.

After an intense adventure, you must be hungry. So you can have lunch here close by the Rafting company to recharge the battery. They have a lot of different options and very good dishes.
Open hours Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 21:00. You can book a table on their website.

This afternoon you will go explore the Maligne Lake. On the way, don't miss this great spot: the Maligne Canyon. It is a very nice place to walk around and it is an easy hike as everything is pretty well organized with well designed paths and bridges over the canyon. You will be able to enjoy waterfalls and see some local fauna and flora. At some points, the canyon is more than 50 meters deep. A very picturesque place to see.

On the way to Maligne Lake, you will drive along Medicine lake on a beautiful scenic road. But before, stop at this viewpoint to enjoy a beautiful general view of Medicine Lake. After that, drive slowly to enjoy the panorama.

Now that you have arrived at Maligne Lake, the best way to enjoy the lake is on the water. Maligne Lake Cruise offers different experiences that you can choose from according to your tastes but also the weather when you visit. The boats are glass-enclosed and heated so it can be a very comfortable way to visit if it's cold outside. And you can also enjoy the lake on a kayak, canoe or rowboat, it is your choice. You will be able to explore the iconic Spirit island which makes Maligne Lake so picturesque. You can get close to it but it is forbidden to step foot on it as it is a sacred place for the Indigenous Stoney Nation.
Check the website to choose and book your activity as it can get quite full in the Summer months.

After a nice cruise, you can enjoy dinner with a beautiful view on the lake at "The View" restaurant. Dishes are made with local meats, produce and ingredients. You can try the trout of the Rocky Mountains for example.
Check the website for opening hours and to book a table.

Go back to your hotel in Jasper to have some rest, enjoy the pool or relax in the jacuzzi. Tomorrow, you will drive from Jasper to Banff on a very scenic route.