Winter Wildlife Tour Jasper: See Elk, Moose & Mountain Fauna

Watch for elk and moose in the Athabasca Valley while a guide explains how they survive the mountain winters.

A guided winter wildlife tour through Jasper's Athabasca Valley where you travel in a comfortable vehicle with a local guide trained to locate elk, moose, wolves, deer, sheep, goats and coyotes. The tour runs about three and a half hours and includes hotel pickup. Your guide shares knowledge of the park's history, geology and ecology as you move through the landscape with a camera ready for photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winter wildlife tour in Athabasca Valley

• Meet knowledgeable local guide
• Travel through Athabasca Valley
• Spot elk, deer, sheep, goats
• Observe coyotes, wolves, moose
• Learn about wildlife and ecology
• Enjoy mountain scenery and photo stops

The experience

You're free for a morning in Jasper and want to see the animals that live here instead of hiking on your own. This tour puts you in a heated vehicle with a guide whose job is to find wildlife: elk, moose, wolves, coyotes, deer, sheep and goats move through the Athabasca Valley, and the guide knows where to look and when. You travel through the park's mountain landscape while the guide explains how these animals survive the winters and fit into the ecosystem of the National Park.

The guide is trained in the area's history and geology too, so questions about what you're seeing get answered on the road. You have time to frame shots and capture the scenery. The guide points out the highlights and waits while you photograph. The tour lasts about three and a half hours, which is long enough to cover ground and short enough to fit into a morning before lunch or an afternoon activity.

Hotel pickup is included if you contact the supplier directly to arrange it. The vehicle is comfortable and the pace is set by what the guide spots, so the day unfolds without you navigating or deciding where to go next.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (arrange directly with the supplier).
• a knowledgeable local guide trained in wildlife location.
• live commentary on the history, geology and ecology of Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
• three and a half hours in a comfortable touring vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SunDog Tour Co

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers live commentary throughout, so you follow along without needing to read or interpret information: ideal if you want to focus on spotting animals and taking photos rather than managing a self-guided route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals might I see on a winter wildlife tour in Jasper?

Elk, moose, wolves, coyotes, deer, sheep and goats all live in Jasper's Athabasca Valley. The guide is trained to locate them, though sightings depend on season, weather and road conditions on the day you tour.

How long does the winter wildlife tour take?

The tour runs about three and a half hours, which gives you time to travel through the valley, spot animals and photograph the mountain scenery without the day stretching into a full afternoon.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included. You'll need to contact the supplier directly to arrange your pickup location and time before the tour.

What should I bring on this tour?

Bring a camera to photograph the wildlife and scenery. The vehicle is heated and comfortable, so dress warmly for the season and have your camera ready for the moments the guide points out.