Length: allow 3 hours

Time: daily - 6:30 pm
-April through November
Departure times vary slightly with changes of seasons - please call for specific departure time on date of your choice

Summary: First and last names of each passenger must be noted in the order form. Rates are per person in US dollars and include taxes. PLEASE NOTE: 48 HOURS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. THIS TOUR REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE TO OPERATE. Transportation from town is included. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-876-3809.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

A short 5 minute drive from Jasper finds us at the trailhead for the Nature Walk. The walk takes us in the vicinity of the Cottonwood Slough (pronounced "slew") meaning pond of water. The area has evolved from a creek many years ago, to one of the best birding and beaver habitats in the Park, thanks to the beaver. The walk follows a designated "all season" trail that ascends through a poplar forest to the Douglas Fir forest skirting the Cottonwood Slough. The ridge affords a great lookout over the slough area, home to a number of birds, beaver, muskrat and the occasional moose. The walk goes out and back on the same trail.

A faster group may go further, but they will generally return on the same trail. We have two starting points, so depending on the size of the group, they may see slightly different trails, although everyone ends up with the view of the slough.

The guides are locals with outdoor experience, who's knowledge spans the geology, flora and fauna, human history, fire and ecology and a number of other related topics in the Park. On returning to the Parking Lot, we have another short drive to the Lake (Pyramid or Patricia Lake depending on the wind) for a campfire with a marshmallow roast and a "fireside chat" about the various antlers on display.

FAQ

Q Are we going to run into mosquitoes?
A We have mosquitoes and or flying insects from about the last week of June to the end of July. The guides generally have mosquito spray which if applied to a hat or shirt sleeves and collars will send them on their way to the next nearest unprotected donor.

Q What if it is raining?
A Generally in the mountains, the weather changes frequently. Locals say wait for 5 minutes and the weather will change. If the weather is threatening, the guide will carry rain ponchos for the group.

Q What animals are we going to see?
A There are no guarantees, but the more you get out and about the greater your chances of seeing a variety of animals.

We recommend that people use the washroom facilities at the hotels before departing on any tour. However there is an outhouse in the Parking Lot if Nature Calls!

First and last names of each passenger must be noted in the order form. Rates are per person in US dollars and include taxes. PLEASE NOTE: 48 HOURS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. THIS TOUR REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE TO OPERATE. Transportation from town is included. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-876-3809.

Birding & Beaver Nature Walk in Jasper	Birding & Beaver Nature Walk in Jasper
Birding & Beaver Nature Walk in Jasper	Birding & Beaver Nature Walk in Jasper
Birding & Beaver Nature Walk in Jasper