Athabasca Falls Rafting Canyon Run in Jasper — 15 km River Adventure
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people in average fitness; requires ability to sit in a raft and follow instructions. Children 6+ must be accompanied by an adult.
Overview
Launch beneath thunderous cliffs and float 15 kilometres through a canyon carved by glaciers. The Athabasca Falls Run is a three‑hour guided rafting trip from Jasper that balances moderate rapids with sweeping valley scenery and wildlife viewing.
Athabasca Falls Rafting Canyon Run in Jasper — 15 km River Adventure
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You push off from the gravel bank and the river takes over. The Athabasca doesn't beg for attention — it grabs it, rushing you into a slot of granite where spray bites your face and the canyon walls close like the pages of an old book. This is the Athabasca Falls Run, a guided, 15‑kilometre float down the Athabasca Valley that compresses big-mountain drama into a three‑hour, family‑friendly punch of rapids, tight canyon passages and long, reflecting stretches where the Rockies read their own lines back at you.
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Adventure Tips
Wear quick‑dry layers
Bring a swimsuit under synthetic clothing—cotton stays cold when wet and will sap heat during the trip.
Protect electronics
Use a small dry bag or waterproof case for phones and cameras; the canyon spray is relentless near the rapids.
Arrive early
Be at the RV Parking Lot 15 minutes before your shuttle time (12:00 or 14:30); late arrivals risk forfeiting the booking.
Listen to your guide
Guides are federally licensed and trained in rescue and CPR—follow commands during rapids and practice the safety positions they teach.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bighorn sheep
- Bald eagle
History
The Athabasca River corridor has long been a travel and trade route for Indigenous peoples and later fur traders; the canyon landscapes are the product of glacial carving and river incision.
Conservation
Trips operate inside Jasper National Park—follow Leave No Trace, avoid feeding wildlife, and use reef‑safe sunscreen to reduce riverine impact.
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Recommended Gear
Quick‑dry layers and swimsuit
Dries fast and retains warmth better than cotton when wet.
summer specific
Water shoes or sandals with good grip
Protects feet on rocky portage and provides traction in the raft.
summer specific
Small dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps electronics and small essentials safe from spray and unexpected swims.
Sunscreen & sunglasses with retention strap
Reflective canyon walls amplify sun exposure—secure sunglasses to avoid losing them in the current.
summer specific