The 12 Best Wildlife Tours in Jasper

1.Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 710 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Spend about three hours exploring Jasper National Park by minibus at the best part of the day for animal activity. Guides such as Catherine, Sam, Kelli, and Ross share facts about wildlife, wildfires, and conservation while seeking elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, eagles, beavers, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected Jasper-area accommodations.

“We had a great guide. We saw lots of elks around town and several moose on the tour. Very recommended!”

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2.Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Spend three hours searching Jasper National Park for elk, bears, moose, eagles, beavers, and more from a comfortable minibus. Guides including Sam, Ross, Catherine, and Kelli adjust the route to seasonal animal movements, explain the Rocky Mountain ecosystem, and may add time when wildlife is active.

“We saw a Grizzly Bear . Catherine was so informative and took so much time with us”

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3.Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Travel from Jasper through the Maligne Valley by comfortable minibus, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island. Guides such as Sam, Jake, Ross, Catherine, and Kelli share wildlife and wildfire knowledge. Wildlife sightings are possible, not promised, and Maligne Canyon access may remain closed after the 2024 fire.

“They should hope to get Ross as their guide! He was so entertaining and enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We loved his stories and his optimism about the future of the park after the fires!”

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4.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · from $155

Ride a comfortable 21-seat minibus through Maligne Valley with guides such as Jake, Sam, Kelli, or Josh, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island. Expect wildlife searches, mountain views, fire ecology, and a flexible itinerary if canyon repairs continue.

“Sam was an amazing guide! A wealth of animal knowledge! Amazing tour to be able to visit multiple locations in Jasper National Park without the hassle of having to drive. Boat cruise to visit spirit island had unbelievable views of Maligne lake, a must do in Jasper!”

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5.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · from $77

Ride a small air-conditioned minibus from Jasper into Maligne Valley with an English-speaking naturalist guide such as Jake, Sam, or Kathryn. Look for elk, moose, bears, eagles, and marmots, then walk 2 to 3 kilometers beside Maligne Lake. Maligne Canyon may be replaced by Maligne Lookout because of wildfire repairs.

“Jake has been an excellent guide, truly enthusiastic about his territory and available to share interesting stories about the place and local wildlife! Truly recommended!”

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6.Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel 45 kilometers through Jasper National Park by comfortable minibus, stopping at Maligne Canyon Overlook, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake. Guides such as Sam, Catherine, Josh, and Jake explain wildlife, geology, local history, and the effects of the 2024 wildfire. The easy 2 to 3 kilometer lakeshore hike ends with time for lunch before returning to Jasper.

“Really great trip to Lake Maligne! Katherine (sorry for the inevitable misspelling) was uber friendly and helpful to the whole group. We were able to see tons of animals enroute which was awesome!”

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7.Maligne Valley Wildlife & Spirit Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Spend about six hours touring Maligne Valley from Jasper with a guide such as Fred, John, or Kevin. The day includes wildlife stops, Medicine Lake, a short Maligne Canyon visit, and a 1.5-hour cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Hotel pickup, transport, commentary, and the boat ride are included.

“Our bus tour guide Fred was extremely knowledgeable & well prepared to educate us on the Maligne Valley history, wildlife & flora. Our boat guides Dan & Sam were friendly & knowledgeable and allowed us plenty of time to ask questions. Spirit Island was a must see. Highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Discover Jasper and its Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Ride through Jasper National Park’s Athabasca Valley with a guide such as Jeff, Geoff, Evonne, or Peter, watching for elk, bears, moose, sheep, eagles, and other wildlife. The 3.5-hour evening trip includes hotel pickup, live commentary, and a small-group setting, but sightings depend on weather, season, and luck.

“Really good experience. Went end of May 2025. Lucky enough to see black bears and a grizzly with 2 cubs. Moose, bald eagle with chicks and deer and elk. The tour ran an hour or so over as there was lots to see! The tour guide gave some really good commentary and stories.”

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9.Winter Wildlife Bus Tour in Jasper National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 3h 30m · from $62Best value

Spend 210 minutes exploring Jasper National Park by comfortable sightseeing vehicle, with hotel pickup in Jasper and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Yvonne, Jeff, Norm, and Dieter have led outings known for sharp wildlife spotting, good stories, and safe winter driving. Expect elk, deer, sheep, goats, birds, and perhaps moose or wolves, but no guaranteed sightings.

“We had Norm for our tour guide and he was so informative and warm! we saw so many sights, a good amount of animals and he took us out of the way to different places to see not only animals but fossils as well!”

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10.Jasper National Park Wildlife Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 3h 30m · from $66

Ride through Jasper National Park with an English-speaking driver-guide, using supplied binoculars to search for elk, moose, mountain goats, sheep, and bears. The 3.5-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, scenic drives, and minimal walking. Guides such as Nigel are praised for lively explanations, but routes vary and wildlife is never guaranteed.

“Nigel la nostra guida è stato fin da subito molto coinvolgente con i suoi racconti, trovando sempre dei link interessanti, nel mentre in una splendida serata tiepida e perfettamente limpida, abbiamo visto: Cervi, capre di montagna cerbiatti un alce femmina e un maschio che ci ha fatto il regalo di farci un guado davanti agli occhi da sponda a sponda del Maligne Lake… e poi sulla via del rientro abbiamo visto anche una femmina di Grizzly!! Quindi è stato davvero un gran bel tour di 4 h totali!! Consigliatissimo!!”

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11.Winter Wildlife Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Set out from Jasper with a SunDog guide such as Yvonne, Jeff, or Christian for a 3.5-hour search through Maligne Valley and the Athabasca Valley. Expect wildlife sightings, mountain views, local history, and winter ecology from a small coach. Animals are never guaranteed, and the route changes with weather and road conditions.

“Pete was a great guide. He had lots of information to share and he never rushed us. I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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12.Morning Jasper National Park Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about three hours exploring Jasper National Park by air-conditioned or heated minibus, usually starting at 8:30 am. Guides such as Jamie, Chloe, Sam, Ross, and Jake choose routes based on animal activity and point out creatures you could easily miss. Expect mountain views, wildlife stories, short stops outside when conditions allow, and a maximum group size of 22.

“This was a fantastic tour. Jamie, our guide, was excellent. He was so knowledgeable and so patient in waiting for the wildlife to come closer. He would often anticipate the animal's movement and move the van into a position where the animal would appear again. He was very careful about obeying regulations for the safety of our party and the animals and warning other observers who were not being so careful. I would highly recommend this tour and hope anyone who goes has as wonderful an experience as I did.”

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