Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park

Name: Maligne Lake
Address: Jasper National Park, Canada

#5 among attractions in Jasper National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Maligne Lake is a lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. The lake is famed for the colour of its azure water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake, and Spirit Island, a frequently and very famously photographed islet. The lake is located 44 km south of Jasper town, and is accessible by motor vehicle, including shuttle buses from Jasper. Boat tours run to Spirit Island in the spring to autumn season. The 44 km Skyline Trail, Jasper's most popular, highest and above treeline, multi-day hike, begins at Maligne Lake and finishes near the town of Jasper. Other popular day hikes include the Opal Hills and Bald Hills loops. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowboarding. ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.61 mi²Length: 13.98 miWidth: 4921 ftMaximum depth: 318 ftElevation: 5489 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°39'44"N, 117°32'13"W

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Maligne Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Samson Peak, Mount Charlton, Leah Peak, Mount Paul.

1.7 miNE
Mountain
Samson Peak
43 min walk • Samson Peak is a 3,081-metre mountain summit located on the eastern shore of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The nearest higher peak is Mount Charlton, 7.26 km to the east. Samson Peak is situated 1.72 km south of Leah Peak in the Queen Elizabeth Ranges.
3.7 miS
Mountain
Mount Charlton
94 min walk • Mount Charlton is a 3,217-metre mountain summit located on the west side of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Unwin, 1.2 kilometres to the west.
3.5 miN
Mountain
Leah Peak
91 min walk • Leah Peak is a 2,801-metre mountain summit located on the east shore of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The nearest higher peak is Samson Peak, 1.72 km to the north.
5.6 miSE
Mountain
Mount Paul
143 min walk • Mount Paul is a 2,850-metre mountain summit towering 1134 metres above the east shore of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The nearest higher peak is Maligne Mountain, 1.81 km to the north-northwest.
2.3 miSE
Island
Spirit Island, Jasper National Park
59 min walk • Spirit Island is a tiny tied island in Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park. This landmark is the destination of boat trips across Maligne Lake, a view many people associate with the Canadian Rockies.
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Unwin, Jasper National Park
91 min walk • Mount Unwin is a 3,268-metre mountain summit located on the west side of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Queen Elizabeth Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Brazeau, 13.0 km to the east-southeast.
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Queen Elizabeth Ranges, Jasper National Park
93 min walk • The Queen Elizabeth Ranges is a group of mountain ranges in the Canadian Rockies on the southeastern side of Jasper National Park, Canada.
2.3 miSE
52°38'35"N • 117°29'31"W
Spirit Island, Jasper National Park
59 min walk • Island, Park