Whitewater Rafting on Jasper's Fraser River
Overview
Take an exhilarating ride down Jasper's mighty Fraser River on this whitewater rafting adventure. You'll have a heart-pumping time rafting down Class-3 rapids surrounded by awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies scenery. Keep an eye out for wildlife and seasonal spawning salmon!
What's Included
- Return bus transfers from Downtown Jasper
- 2 hours of Rafting (5 hour round-trip including transportation)
- All necessary technical equipment
- Highly experienced, fully-certified river guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
638 Connaught Drive
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
On this exciting Class 3+ whitewater adventure, you will be transported by bus from Jasper to our launching point near Mount Robson.
Your guide will provide the necessary technical equipment including paddles, wetsuits, neoprene booties, paddle jackets and helmets. Being prepared with your swimsuit on under your clothes allows you to be suited up and ready for the river in record time
After a short instruction/safety briefing in the shadow of Mount Robson, your highly experienced, certified river guide will launch your raft into the river and expertly maneuver it downriver through sections of turbulent rapids and swirling eddies.
About mid-way downriver, you'll pull-in to the shore for a short land portage around the impressive Rearguard Falls. Jumping back on board your raft at the base of the falls, you'll continue through more sections of whitewater, passing steep canyon walls while surrounded by a backdrop of spectacular Canadian Rockies scenery. Be sure to keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife and seasonal spawning salmon along the way.
The total round-trip time is 5 hours which includes 2 hours of rafting (with a short portage), instruction/safety briefing and bus transfers to/from Jasper. This tour takes you down Class-3 rapids, which are considered intermediate, making this an exciting, wet and adrenaline-producing trip for all experience levels. Rafters must be 12 years of age or older and weight at least 90 lbs (41 kgs).
If you're seeking fun and adventure while visiting Jasper, you'll definitely want to book this whitewater rafting trip down the Fraser River.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh a minimum of 90 lbs (41 kg).
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress with a swimsuit underneath your street clothing and bring warm clothing for afterwards. It is also recommended to bring a drink and snack for after the tour.
- This trip runs in all weather conditions. Participants will be provided with all the necessary technical equipment including wetsuits, spray jackets, neoprene booties, helmets and lifejackets, however on cooler days, those prone to feeling the cold should bring either a fleece or wool jacket to wear underneath the spray jacket (No cotton should be worn)
- You are required to check-in 15 minutes prior to departure time at our pick up location which is the parking lot across the street from the Shell gas station.
- All departure times listed are in Alberta Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST).
- Not recommended for those with back injuries
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Boat configuration is at the discretion of raft guides and will be determined on the day based on overall group size. While the best effort is made to keep groups together in same raft, due to logistics, this cannot be guaranteed.
- No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Whitewater Rafting on Jasper’s Fraser River?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5400RAFT
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour 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.
- Return bus transfers from Downtown Jasper.
- 2 hours of Rafting (5 hour round-trip including transportation).
- All necessary technical equipment.
- Highly experienced, fully-certified river guide.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir Photos (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whitewater Rafting on Jasper's Fraser River is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whitewater Rafting on Jasper’s Fraser River will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Return bus transfers from Downtown Jasper
- 2 hours of Rafting (5 hour round-trip including transportation)
- All necessary technical equipment
- Highly experienced, fully-certified river guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh a minimum of 90 lbs (41 kg).
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress with a swimsuit underneath your street clothing and bring warm clothing for afterwards. It is also recommended to bring a drink and snack for after the tour.
- This trip runs in all weather conditions. Participants will be provided with all the necessary technical equipment including wetsuits, spray jackets, neoprene booties, helmets and lifejackets, however on cooler days, those prone to feeling the cold should bring either a fleece or wool jacket to wear underneath the spray jacket (No cotton should be worn)
- You are required to check-in 15 minutes prior to departure time at our pick up location which is the parking lot across the street from the Shell gas station.
- All departure times listed are in Alberta Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST).
- Not recommended for those with back injuries
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Boat configuration is at the discretion of raft guides and will be determined on the day based on overall group size. While the best effort is made to keep groups together in same raft, due to logistics, this cannot be guaranteed.
- No Pets – Service Dogs with Valid Paperwork Only
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
