Athabasca Expressway Whitewater Rafting: No Experience Necessary for This 5-Mile Adventure

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Athabasca Expressway. No experience necessary for this 5-mile adventure through a scenic valley surrounded by mountains and pine forests.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athabasca River - Designated as a Canadian Heritage River because of its scenic beauty and history of fur trade exploration, the Athabasca is a glacially fed pristine river. Learn the amazing history and power of this Jasper landmark.
  • Maligne Adventures - Maligne Adventures has been leading and guiding people in Jasper National Park since…
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
  • Highly experienced, certified river guide
  • All necessary technical equipment
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

From novice to age ninety, no experience is necessary on this Class 2 whitewater adventure. You will raft along a wide, 5-mile section of the Athabasca River, aptly named the Expressway. The river winds its way through the incredibly scenic valley, surrounded by rocky mountains and old-growth pine forests. The flowing stretches are peppered with fun,…

Location
638 Connaught Dr
Connaught Drive
Beside Public Washroom – Look for white Maligne Rafting Van in public parking lot on Cnr. Connaught Dr & Hazel Ave. Check-in required 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katesh1022hy
Sep 15, 2025
Fantastic family adventure - Highly recommend this white water rafting trip on the beautiful Athabasca river. Being a poor swimmer I opted to do Grade II but Chris made me feel really at ease and it was family friendly as per the guidelines. Chris was really friendly and informative, along with driver Tye. A great time had by the whole family and would definitely do it again.
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Mary_l
Sep 14, 2025
Rafting experience - The ride was fabulous. Chris was our guide on the boat. Safety was his first priority and making sure we were comfortable.He was very knowledgeable and personable. Luke took great pictures of our experience.
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Escape04863494110
Sep 11, 2025
Highly recommend. - Chris was a great guide, he provided a lot of interesting river facts. We even saw some elk Bus driver Steve provided local bits of information.
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Tatianap1468
Aug 28, 2025
Great teamwork with splashy rides! - By early afternoon, we found ourselves climbing onto a yellow bus that looked straight out of a schoolyard, bouncing gently toward the river. This time, however, the destination wasn’t a classroom but something far more thrilling: our very first rafting trip. The ride was lively — filled with fellow travelers from Scotland, England, Ontario, and even a few children (since the minimum age for the trip is 5). That fact reassured us that this would be more fun than terrifying. At about 1:30 PM, we set off, chatting and laughing, paddles waiting for us downstream. The bus ride set the stage, but the real thrill began once we were on the water. For one and a half hours, we paddled, splashed, and let the river carry us through its flow. Along the way, we were treated to incredible wildlife moments: • Two big elk (Hirsche) standing tall on the shore, a reminder of how wild and grand this land really is. • An osprey swooping right over us, gliding back toward its nest. Watching its wings cut the air so close was unforgettable.
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Aarav_g
May 30, 2025
Great Experience - Chill river rafting experience especially if it’s your first time. Really friendly tour guides and very knowledgeable about the surroundings!
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M8891tncarols
Jul 23, 2024
Inexperienced rafters - As inexperienced rafters, our guide, Francois, was terrific in allaying our concerns and going gently over the rapids. The scenery was beautiful. Stephen, the bus driver/assistant was also very accommodating. Once we were comfortable on the river, we wished the trip was longer!
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Neilsv4103dj
Jul 22, 2024
Awesome rafting - Great for families, we had 7 kids and four adults split across two boats. Guides were awesome and shared some great facts
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V2511jbalicer
Jul 20, 2024
Great family experience of rafting for the first time - A great family trip with our two teenagers - Francois was funny and super competent, the safety briefing was fab and we would highly recommend the whole experience especially for those (like us) trying rafting for the first time!
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Beckysp1192au
Jul 16, 2024
Splashing good time! - We went to Jasper for a bachelorette party whitewater rafting adventure! The rapids were perfect, and we had an amazing time. Our guide was super helpful, even when we wanted to spin around like crazy people through one section. We're already planning next year's trip, level 3, here we come, for another splashing good time. Huge thank you and appreciation to Ella, Josh and Adam for the memories!
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B21xpevand
Jul 15, 2024
Great family adventure - Fantastic time. Great family adventure. Staff were friendly well organized and well prepared. We would definitely do this again - only next time would be the longer one.
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