Canoeing in Jasper National Park, Jasper.ca

Canoeing in Jasper National Park

Explore the waterways and glacial fed lakes of Jasper.

Athabasca river is one of the fur trading routes used by the voyagers of yesterday. Discover the historic routes by taking a tour on the Athabasca. There are rafting and canoe outfitters that can guide you down some of the pristine wilderness that Jasper got to offer.

Get back to nature on your own if you have the courage to tackle the rapids and obstacles that awaits you. You can pick-up some maps when you get into town and choose an adventure that suits you.

Some Q & A's

Is it possible to rent a canoe in Jasper? YES, and kayaks and fishing boats.
How much are rentals? Approximately $15 dollar per day and up.
Do I have to announce at the visitors center? Optional, you will need a backcountry pass appoximately $6 dollars per day or $45 dollars annual pass.
Could you help me and give me some good advice, what I have to do? Get a map of the river (info desk at parks)choose a nice day :)
Can I rent the canoe and drop off in other locations? Only if it is in the Parks boundaries and in many cases, NO!
Do I need a vehicle to transport the craft? Most of the lakes have some docks where the outfitters lock their rentals. When you rent the craft, they will supply you with the key to unlock. Some outfitters might even deliver.
Do you have links to the outfitters renting canoes? This web site depends on sponsors to survive, so if they want to place link here it will be listed below.

Voyager Canoe, by Rocky Mountain Voyagers Travel in luxury in a Voyager Canoe Some calm areas to pull over and explore the sites.

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