Athabasca River (Mile 5)
by Jasper's Whitewater Rafting
This 2 hour round trip departs from Jasper 3 times daily at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
An excellent introduction to white water rafting. Travelling approximately 9km, you encounter many Class 2 white water rapids. In rain or shine, people from ages 6 (minimum) through 90 have greatly enjoyed this memorable experience.
You will be picked up at our designated meeting area and transported to the put in site, 8km south of Jasper town site. This trip will take approximately 2 hours (1 hour river time). The designated pickup point is on Hazel Avenue, south side of the railroad tracks in the RV (recreational vehicle) parking lot. Times are mountain daylight savings (Alberta) time.
We provide national park licensed guides, wet suits, life jackets, paddle jackets, neoprene booties. Wind pants, touques, neoprene mitts are available for inclement weather. All you need to bring is enthusiasm, a bathing suit or shorts and a T-shirt. Rain or Shine this trip is fun for ages 6 and up.
