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Rafting and Float Trips

With the Athabasca River acting as such a prominent waterway in Jasper National Park, it is only natural that rafting has become one of the premier ways to experience the scenery and excitement that this area has to offer. Whether it be a relaxing float trip down through the townsite, or an exhilarating ride across whitewater rapids, Jasper can offer it all!

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Athabasca Raft/Float Tour - Afternoon - 3 hours

Experience a unique perspective of Jasper National Park, on a safe and comfortable raft/float trip down the Athabasca, a Canadian Heritage River. This historic route, used by the early explorers and fur traders, is still a great adventure! You'll travel 16 kilometers in specially designed 25 foot, 25 passenger rafts - we do all the rowing, while you sit back and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

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Athabasca River - Canyon Run (11:30am) - 3 Hours

Raft along the exhilerating Class 2 rapids of the Athabasca River on this exciting 3 hour outdoor escape. Travel through a spectacular canyon offering stunning 360 degree scenery and an excellent opportunity to view all sorts of wildlife. The Canyon Run is a terrific family activity and is sure to be one of your most memorable experiences in the Canadian Rockies.

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Athabasca River - Mile 5 Run (3:30pm) - 2 Hours

Rich with heritage, this exhilerating 2 hour journey takes you along the famous Mile 5 Run of the Athabasca River. Not only will you be able to enjoy the spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery all around you, but you will also have an excellent opportunity to see the wildlife of Jasper National Park in their natural habitat. This is the perfect rafting trip for all ages!

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	Athabasca River - Mile 5 Run (6:00pm) - 2 Hours The Mile 5 Run is perhaps one of the most famous and family-friendly sections of the Athabasca River, and its yours to experience for an entire 2 hours on this exciting rafting trip. Incredible scenery all around and knowledgable rafting guides will help make this experience unforgettable. Definitely a 'must-do' while in Jasper National Park.
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Athabasca River - Mile 5 Run (9:00am) - 2 Hours

The Athabasca River originates 100km south of Jasper from the glaciers of the Columbia Icefields. The river was used extensively by fur traders between 1810 and 1860, and has been designated a Canadian Heritage River. Your trip today will provide exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains and sport some lively rapids. This is great fun for the entire family!

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Sunwapta River - Sunwapta Run (12:30pm) - 3.5 Hours

This exhilerating 3.5 hour round trip offers an exciting combination of fast rapids, amazing scenery and an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing. Rafting down Class 3 rapids is something that not every river can boast - but the Athabasca does an incredible job, all the while being both incredibly fun for beginners and exciting for even the most avid whitewater rafters.

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Sunwapta River - Sunwapta Run (2:30pm) - 3.5 Hours

Enjoy the spectacular rush of the Class 3 rapids of Sunwapta River on this amazing 3 hour outing. With some of the best rafting guides in the area, you are sure to have a fun and educational experience that is sure to leave you with long-lasting memories. Perfect for active first-timers or experienced rafters - this popular trip is among the most exciting that Jasper has to offer.

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Sunwapta River - Sunwapta Run (8:30am) - 3.5 Hours

By far Rocky Mountain River Guides' most popular rafting trip and definitely the best whitewater in Jasper. The Sunwapta lives up to it's Stony Indian name of "turbulent water" and its yours to experience on this incredible 3 hour excursion. Incredible scenery, abundant wildlife and a truly memorable experience for your stay in the Canadian Rockies.

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Wapiti - April 2010

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