25 km E-Bike Tour Jasper: Glacial Lakes & Wildlife

Pedal through post-wildfire forest and reach glacial lakes on an e-bike

A 25 km guided e-bike tour of Jasper National Park's back roads covers terrain inaccessible by bus, including stops at turquoise glacial lakes, white-sand beaches and quicksand ponds. The route passes through old growth and new growth forest recovering from the 2024 wildfire, with chances to spot elk, black bears, grizzly bears and bighorn sheep from a distance. An interpretive guide leads the tour in English. Riders need at least moderate fitness and must be 12 or older. Bikes come in two sizes to fit different heights.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided e-bike tour with nature stops

• Ride e-bike through Jasper back roads
• Stop at Lake Edith beach
• Dip feet in glacier-fed lake
• Visit Lake Annette beach and quicksand pond
• Observe wildlife from a distance

The experience

The 25 km route takes about three and a half hours and covers back roads of Jasper National Park that buses cannot reach. You'll stop at Lake Edith and Lake Annette, where you can wade into the turquoise glacial water and walk on white-sand beaches. The guide explains the ecology and geology of the region, including how wildfires shape the landscape. You'll ride through both old growth forest and areas emerging from the ash of the 2024 wildfire to see the recovery firsthand.

The e-bike does the pedaling work, so the effort is manageable even on longer stretches. You'll visit a real quicksand pond and have chances to observe wildlife from a safe distance: elk, black bears, grizzly bears and bighorn sheep all inhabit the park. The guide points out viewpoints and explains what you're seeing as you go, turning the ride into an interpretive experience rather than just a route.

Bikes come in two sizes (small for riders over 5'3" and large for those under 5'4"), so you choose the fit at checkout. The tour requires at least moderate cardiovascular fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with poor heart health. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to reach the meeting point.

What’s included

• Use of an e-bike fitted to your height.
• an interpretive guide in English who explains the ecology, geology and wildfire recovery of the region.
• stops at Lake Edith and Lake Annette where you can wade into glacial water and walk white-sand beaches.
• a visit to a quicksand pond.
• wildlife viewing opportunities.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Jasper Food Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to reach viewpoints and beaches that are off-limits to buses and have time to understand how the landscape is recovering from the 2024 wildfire. The e-bike makes the 25 km manageable, but you'll need moderate fitness and a willingness to spend three and a half hours on the bike.

Traveler reviews

4.92★★★★★★★★★★

38 verified traveler reviews

5 ★36

4 ★1

3 ★1

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I stop and wade into the glacial lakes on this e-bike tour?

Yes. Lake Edith and Lake Annette are both stops where you can dip your feet in the turquoise glacial water and walk on the white-sand beaches.

Will I see bears and elk on the tour?

Wildlife viewing is part of the tour, and the guide watches for elk, black bears, grizzly bears and bighorn sheep. You observe them from a distance for safety.

What happened to the food that used to be on this tour?

The restaurants that were on the original route were destroyed in the 2024 wildfires, so food is no longer included. The tour now focuses on the landscape recovery and ecological changes.

Do I need to be fit to ride an e-bike for three and a half hours?

You need at least moderate cardiovascular fitness. The e-bike assists with pedaling, but the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor heart health.

What size e-bike should I choose?

Bikes come in two sizes: the small bike fits riders over 5'3", and the large bike fits riders under 5'4". You select your size when you book.