Lake landscape mist mountains pine trees boat alberta lake maligne. We were fortunate to have some locals tip us off to do the boat tour on. We saw it was the far corner though. From the east end of the town site of jasper follow highway 16 east for 3 km and take the turnoff for maligne lake road to the right proceed over the iron bridge across the athabasca river stay left at the fork in the road and then proceed for 48 km until you arrive at maligne lake. 22km long the majestic maligne lake is the second largest natural lake in the canadian rockies.
The mountains are amazing to look at. Or if you do take a photograph of the mountains theres nothing strikingly unique. Unbelievable beautiful crystal clear blue water in maligne lake surrounded by gigantic mountains and glaciers. I think that thats whats happening in these photographs of maligne lake.
This winding 46 kilometer drive starts near the town of jasper and ends at maligne lake. Paddling and camping on the majestic maligne lake in jasper national park. The road was built along the glacier valley running between the maligne and elizabeth mountain ranges. Hiking bald and opal hills biking fishing canoeing kayaking and boat tours to spirit island.
But mosquito and expensive boat trip aside this lake and surrounding. While its azure blue waters can be cold for swimming there are plenty of other activities to do in the maligne valley including. All images are for personal use only and the rights belong to their respective owners. It also holds the distinction for being the largest glacier naturally formed lake in the canadian rockies at 22 kilometers or 14 miles.
We saw eagles along the way in the trees which you wouldnt of spotted front the boat tour. Lake boat tour and gift shop maligne lake. Maligne lake features emerald green colored water majestic mountain ranges in the surrounding area and glaciers capping some of the mountain tops. Besides the towering peaks theres turquoise coloured glacier lakes to see along route the rushing maligne river and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife such as elk moose mountain goats bighorn.
Bay at maligne lake alberta. Maligne lake cruise jasper. The mountain landscape is gorgeous but a bit too big to comfortably fit into one frame. Getting to the maligne lake cruise.
Interestingly it was created by a landslide.