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Athabasca River

Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: White-water rafting
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minneapolis
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

When we were there it was beautiful and had sort of a cloudy tinge to it it from spring run off just amazing. More

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batavia ny
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We took the raft ride down the Athabasca River. I would not recommend it for October. Our raft handler was wonderful, but we were frozen. Our tour guide met us at the other side with warm towels, but they didn't stay warm long. Scenery was nice, rapids were strong enough for a thrill and a splash. More

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Zichron Yaakov, Israel
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

wonderful place that surprises you each time. Impressive river for walking, picnicking, fishing, meet people, relax and be surprised every time. Impressive falls, beaches, curves, sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, deep or shallow, and creates impressive narrow canyons. More

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Sydney,
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

We loved rafting the Athabasca River, very friendly and competent guides, even the trip there in the old school bus was a treat. Excellent experience however I suggest you choose the more expensive of the 2 rides (The Canyon) as you get a lot more value and experience. A must do in Jasper. More

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Troy, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

The campground was updated with a bathhouse and electric hookups so now costs $32 per night, but the trail along the river is down an embankment close by so you can easily hike the trail till your heart's content. It was raging so not the kind of river access for swimming or even wading here. More

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Southern New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2007
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We had a wonderful time rafting on this River! We were guided and didn't do anything but sit there and get wet occasionally! The water is freezing - so if you don't want to get wet - take a poncho when it's offered. I wanted to get wet and it felt great when I did. There are so many great... More

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Winterthur
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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