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Maligne Canyon Hiking Tour

Badge of ExcellenceJasper, Canada

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Exploring Maligne Canyon is a must-do for any visitors to Jasper National Park. But the experience is far richer in the company of a guide who can reveal the area’s history, wildlife and fascinating landscapes of valleys, peaks, rivers and lakes. In a small group, you’ll head into the park’s deepest canyon, starting at Bridge 1 and finishing off at Bridge 5 where a shuttle takes you back to the starting point to save you from having to tackle the steep hike back up.

Explore Jasper’s Malligne Canyon in the company of a guide who can reveal its stories
Small-group tour (maximum 10): Ensures a personalized experience
Return to the top of Maligne Canyon by shuttle: No need to make the steep ascent
Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off is available

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Footwear and ice cleats are provided if necessary for trail conditions.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

7, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Please meet at the Maligne Canyon Bridge #1 Parking Lot, parking is free and our guide will be in a bright GREEN jacket.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

01:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We do not pickup at any campgrounds or hotels outside of Jasper. Townsite pickups begin at 1:30pm, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge pickups are 1:45pm and anyone meeting at the Maligne Canyon should meet for 1:45pm. We will be in a vehicle that says SunDog Tours on the side and our guides will be in bright green jackets. Please be ready for pickup time but be patient as we may have other guests to pick up before you.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with hip, knee and joint pain
Not recommended for travelers with difficulties walking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.

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Lynn_M

Highly recommend this experience, appropriate for most fitness levels. Our guide was so knowledgeable, had a great personality and made this tour that much more educational and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Reviews

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Rosie_D, May 2024

Great trip, Jan was a brilliant tour guide. Views were lovely. Not too strenuous. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful Maligne Canyon Hike

Heather_H, Apr 2024

Great tour!! Warren was knowledgeable and friendly!! Would highly recommend this hike....easy walk and beautiful scenery.

A must see!

Heather_P, Apr 2024

Warren was our tour guide today and he was BRILLIANT! He gave so much interesting information about the canyon and the geology of the area. The canyon was stunning despite it still being a bit frozen. Definitely would recommend! The walk isn’t too strenuous and there are plenty of hand rails to make it accessible!

A must do experience is Jasper

Lynn_M, Oct 2023

Extraordinary

Karen_D, Oct 2023

Not only was this a beautiful place to visit, Daniel, my guide was truly a pleasure. So personable & knowledgeable. I appreciate that the tour went as scheduled even though it ended up as a solo tour. Thank you

Maligne Canyon - the only way.

Keith_C, Sep 2023

We had a very small group only 4 people. Our guide Ben had a great depth of knowledge explaining the Geology, Fauna and Flora of the area. With only 4 people we were able to take an our time and get many great pictures. Starting at the top and walking down hill was an absolute bonus, and we were able to bypass the crowd. Would highly recommend this tour and thank you Ben.

Beautiful hike!!

Nancy_C, Sep 2023

We were a little worried that the hike would be too slow for us but as it turns out the hike was great because our expert Guide, Neil, included some beautiful vistas, some challenging rocky paths, long paths and waterscapes and a idyllic place to have our lunch! Neil was informative and knowledgeable and I would recommend his hikes to anyone!

A must-do canyon hike

Leocadio_D, Aug 2023

Terry treated us to a most interesting and engaging tour. Be sure to ask for her! Maligne Canyon is beautiful on so many levels. I don't usually take a lot of video, but because so many of the best moments involved loud, moving water, still pictures are insufficient. If you have time for only one canyon in the Rockies, I recommend Maligne over Johnston.

Nice walk but not a hike

Patrick_M, Aug 2023

It's not really a hike it's a walk , very touristy and could easy be done by yourself without a guide in an hour. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable but don't expect a wilderness adventure.

The canyons, water, over...

AnnMarie_J, Jul 2023

The canyons, water, over all views and great guide (John). Very personable, friendly, knowledgeable and experienced.

Great hike along a beautiful canyon

Ann_M, Jul 2023

Beautiful area. Guide was great explaining the fascinating geology of the canyon. So glad we booked this tour!

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Norman_L, Jun 2023

Jeff the guide very knowledgeable and his feelings for your environment are very strong. Fg rbrsbdagbzfbsrgbsfgbsfg sfg sfg

An unforgettable experience

Keith_O, Jun 2023

Our guide, John, was very professional, informative, knowledgable, and made the experience most enjoyable even allowing for weather and a free mud bath 😉😉.

Lovely Hike

Rupal_D, Jun 2023

Beautiful hike, guide was very knowledgeable and patient. The trails weren’t too difficult but a hiking pole or shoes with really good treads are needed bc the limestone is very slippery at certain points.

Well spent afternoon

David_O, May 2023

Lutz is a very knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about the area, the geography, the plants, everything. He has a great sense of humor and was helpful on the hike. Hiking boots and shoes not necessary but sure are helpful. The details and time for this adventure were spot on.

Maligne Canyon

JoLee_S, Aug 2022

Was a fabulous adventure. The canyon and racing waters were incredible. Really beautiful. Jeff, our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. It is mostly downhill so not a cardio workout but still challenging.

All about our guide, Annaja

Timothy_G, May 2022

This trip was all about our guide Annaja Davis. What a star. We were booked on the Maligne Canyon Hiking Tour but our previous days tour (with a different company) was necessarily adapted as the late spring made the advertised hike impossible, as a consequence we had already done 80% of the Canyon! Annaja could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Clearing it with her control, she took us off in the opposite direction and we had a great experience gently hiking the Valley of the Five Lakes. Friendly, informative and completely 'in tune' with our needs Annaja made our day. She simply could not have done any more to accommodate us. Wonderful experience and great advert for Canadian hospitality.

Definitely going back in the summer!

Kyra_P, Dec 2021

Went on this hike in the beginning of December & honestly it was so worth it! I was afraid it would be very cold and there wouldn’t be many views, but it was gorgeous and the hike was amazing for someone who doesn’t usually hike. Our tour guide (Jeff) was amazing & very knowledgeable, we learned a lot and got some beautiful pictures!

Thank you Wendy.

Susan_B, Sep 2021

Wendy was personable and she presented the info well. We asked her more personal questions about her life experiences living in Jasper and she was more that willing to share. Wonderful experience. Thank you, Wendy.

Out tour guide Jeff was...

Bijal_A, Aug 2021

Out tour guide Jeff was very good. He took the time to adjust accordingly to our pace and explained things properly. Would not think twice of going with him for another tour or recommending him to friends and family.