This is one of Jasper’s most popular and impressive winter adventures. Your Sundog tour guide will take you to the bottom of the Maligne Canyon – the deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park – where you will explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice formations. You will learn about Jasper’s Maligne Valley, Karst topography, and the mystery of the “disappearing” Medicine Lake.
The Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour is a great option for anyone who does not ski or snowboard. Or if you are in for the week, get a full morning in on the slopes and than head into the Canyon for the afternoon. The Icewalk Tour covers approximately 3.5 kms (2.1 miles) and is mostly downhill. Participants are required to dress appropriately for the weather. Pick-ups and drop-offs available from all Jasper accommodations. Please indicate your shoe size when booking as warm boots ice cleats will be provided.
**This excursion is weather dependent, please confirm your booking with us 24 hours prior to departure.**
Maligne Canyon
The deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park – where you will explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice formations!
Small Groups
Small group sizes ensure a personalized experience.
Trained professional guides
Our guides are trained specifically to ensure this adventure is safe and enjoyable. You can rest assured you will be able to explore this unique location in safety and learn a great deal at the same time!
We provide boots, ice cleats and helmets. Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly and our winter tours run up to -25C (-17F). Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside for the majority of your tour.
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
- Thermals/base layers/long johns.
- Snow pants are recommended for this tour and are mandatory if it is below -16C (3F). Otherwise on warmer days, jeans/regular pants over long johns are okay.
- A warm sweater.
- A warm jacket.
- A hat and mitts.
- A neck warmer or scarf.
Absolutely, starting December 18th onward you are able to meet us at the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen at 9:45am, 1:00pm and 5:45pm.
This tour operates 2 times daily. 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
9:00 am Tour
Pickups begin at Jasper Townsite (hotels & private residence) at 9:00am & pickups from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begin at 9:15am.
If you wish to drive yourself, please meet at the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen for 9:15am.
1:00 pm Tour
Pickups begin at Jasper Townsite (hotels & private residence) at 1:00am & pickups from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begin at 1:15am.
If you wish to drive yourself, please meet at the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen for 1:15am.
Please note there are no pick-ups at the Overlander Lodge, Pocohontas Cabins, Jasper Campgrounds, Jasper East or Hinton.
6:00 pm Tour
Please call to inquire about this tour start time 1 888 786 3641
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