With thousands of pristine acres and a small population, Jasper is the ultimate place to view wildlife in their natural surroundings. Join our informative wildlife tour and discover Jasper’s hidden gems all while seeking out the regions furry original inhabitants! Elk, deer, bear, moose and mountain goats are just a sample of the many wild animals roaming the park.
Seasonal Departure times:
May 1st – September 10th / 5:30pm – 5:45pm in townsite and 5:45pm – 6pm Jasper Park Lodge.
September 11th – October 13th / 4:00pm – 4:15pm in townsite and 4:15pm – 4:30pm Jasper Park Lodge.
Join friendly local guides for an informative adventure. Our knowledgeable guides are trained to seek out all of the park’s most iconic creatures. Big or small, Jasper National Park provides a great opportunity to view animals in their natural habitat.
Learn about the ways the wildlife in the area contribute to the rich diversity of the National Park. While wildlife viewing is never guaranteed, Jasper National Park provides the best opportunity to see wildlife in the Rockies.
There is no set itinerary for this tour, our guides communicate where the best and most recent sightings have been. We also try to show you some of the lesser-known scenic locations in the Athabasca Valley.
Kindly note that the selected route is at the discretion of your driver/guide. The Wildlife Discovery Tour is a driving tour with minimal walking.
While the natural habitat around Jasper is conducive to animal sightings, animal viewing is not guaranteed and depends largely on the season, the time of day, and the weather.
Photos of wildlife are usually taken from the inside the vehicle or on the ground at a safe distance from the animals.
The Wildlife Discovery Tour has maximum group size of 28 passengers.
Outdoor clothing and walking shoes suggested for the Wildlife Discovery Tour.
This tour has a door to door pick up and drop off in the Jasper townsite. Hotels and location we do not pick up from are: Jasper East Gate Cabins, The Overlander Resort, Miette Mountain Cabins (Formally Pocahontas Cabins), Sunwapta Resort.
If you do not have a hotel pick up in Jasper our central locations for pick up are Tim Hortons 611 Patricia Street and the Jasper Train Station Bus Shelter (East side) 607 Connaught Drive.
Summer Schedule
May 1st – September 10th / 5:30pm – 5:45pm in townsite and 5:45pm – 6pm Jasper Park Lodge.
September 11th – October 13th / 4:00pm – 4:15pm in townsite and 4:15pm – 4:30pm Jasper Park Lodge.
Please note there are no pick-ups at the Overlander Lodge, Miette Mountain Cabins (Formally Pocahontas Cabins), Jasper Campgrounds, Jasper East or Hinton.