Top 9 Rafting & Kayaking in Jasper

1.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $80Our pick

You’ll ride an eight-person raft on the Athabasca River, just 8 km south of Jasper. Expect a safety briefing, wetsuit and boot fitting, gentle floating, grade 2 rapids, mountain views, and local stories from guides such as Jordan, Emily, Connor, and Alice.

“It was so fun! Everything was explained really well and clear, Jordan was engaging, fun and made me feel very safe for my first time rafting. The whole experience was wonderful and they were all lovely, we had Jordan, Connor, Andy and Emily take us on our trip and they were all very fun and made the trip really entertaining (thank you to Andy for the photos!!) -also nice to see Connor living out his Canadian lifestyle (as a fellow Brit). Emily was also hilarious! All super friendly, would definitely book again!❤️”

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2.Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $65Best value

Meet at Jasper train station, ride a short shuttle to the Athabasca River, then float for about an hour in a 25-foot oar-powered raft. Guides such as Joel, Mark, Luke, and Finn mix local stories with gentle rapids. You do not row, but you should expect splashes.

“It was a great fun activity, well organised. The team were really good, working well together. I would highly recommend. There isn’t anything that could be improved”

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3.Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Drive 40 minutes south of Jasper, gear up, and paddle a six-person raft through Class 3 white water toward Sunwapta Falls. Guides such as Nate, Luke, Erin, and Joe lead the run, with safety coaching and all rafting equipment included. The trip lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes.

“First time rafting. We are a family of 4 and we had a brilliant trip with Erin on helm and Kim on shore. Well organised, and Erin was brilliant at explaining everything. Great fun, very exciting, but felt safe at all times thanks to Erin. We can't wait to rafting again.”

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4.Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Paddle through Athabasca Canyon on a six-person raft with guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas. This 3.5-hour Jasper outing includes transport, wetsuit gear, safety coaching, Class II rapids, and calm river stretches, making it a strong first rafting trip for families with children aged five and up.

“Ty was our guide & he was super knowledgeable & really upgraded our experience. We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to enjoy the Athabasca River.”

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5.Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Take a two-hour family rafting trip down Jasper’s Athabasca River with certified guides such as Tatiana, Tanner, or Manson. After a safety talk and flat-water practice, you’ll paddle five miles through five class-2 rapids. Wetsuits, transport, and all rafting gear are provided.

“The guide „Manson“ was a very unique character and made the tour excetional”

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6.Canyon Run Family Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 3h 30m · from $92

Spend 3.5 hours rafting the Athabasca River from Jasper, including 1.5 hours on the water and 8 to 9 splashy Class 2+ rapids. Certified guides such as Eric and Colin lead the way, while wetsuits, booties, jackets, life jackets, and return transport are included.

“Jessi the guide was so friendly and informative during the whole tour. We also have a great paddle team overall it was a great team experience. Definitely recommend to people who are curious to give rafting a try”

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7.5-Hour Fraser River Rafting in Jasper National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $108

Join certified guides such as Luke, Josh, Austin, or Tye for a five-hour Fraser River rafting trip from Jasper. Expect wetsuits, safety training, nine miles of splashy Class 3 rapids, a Rearguard Falls portage, salmon viewing, and a short river float.

“We had such a great time River Rafting down Fraser River! Our guide Austin, as well as Dani and Adam were excellent - definitely recommend this experience and desperate to do more River Rafting!!”

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8.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Ride a 13-kilometre stretch of Jasper’s Sunwapta River in a six-person self-bailing raft. You’ll get transport from downtown Jasper, full safety instruction, wetsuit gear, and 1.5 hours of Class 2 and Class 3 whitewater. Guide Austin has been praised for clear, lively river and wildlife knowledge.

“The rafting was great fun, beautiful location and the guide Austin was very informative and fun”

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9.Athabasca River Mile 5 Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Join an eight-person raft 10 minutes south of Jasper for a two-hour run on the Athabasca River. After a calm start, you’ll meet splashy Class II rapids, see the Miette River join the glacier-fed water, and finish at Old Fort Point. Guides speak English and French.

“Great sightseeing. Jordan, Eddie, and Andre were fabulous… instructive, funny, kind. Ride was perfect length and difficulty.”

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