Jasper Raft Tours located in the town of Jasper, Alberta and the heart of Jasper National Park. Bring the entire Family and join Jasper Raft Tours for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park, while on the mighty Athabasca River. The 16 kilometer, 2.5 hour round trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park licensed guide to share information about the special natural and human history here. The boats used by Jasper Raft Tours Ltd. are 25 feet long, and are specially designed to offer a safe, comfortable ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. This trip is for everyone, from Toddlers to Seniors. Affordable Family Fun. The Athabasca River, (3rd largest un dammed river in North America), has been designated one of the Canada's "Heritage Rivers" for the portion within Jasper National Park. Historically important to Canada, this mighty river was the main highway of the North West Company, rival to the Hudson's Bay Company. In 1810, David Thompson came up the Athabasca River as far as "The Meeting of The Waters". From there he went up the Whirlpool River to the Athabasca Pass. This discovery allowed him to reach the Columbia River and thereby open up the British Columbia area for fur trading. Jasper Raft Tours specializes in group travel. We are experienced with the unique language needs of foreign tour operators. Transportation to and from the river, departing from the center of town, is provided. Hotel pick up is available upon request.