Jasper Mountain (Spirit of the River Series)
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A favourite spot for adventure in Jasper, Lake Annette features a day-use area with picnic sites and hiking trails surrounding the stunning lake. From here, you can snap symmetrical shots of Pyramid Mountain rising over the water. Lake Annette is also one of the best stargazing locations in Jasper National Park. Take Hwy 93A leaving Jasper, and turn left immediately after crossing Hwy A classic lookout just beyond the town limits, Old Fort Point is a prominent bedrock hill standing high above the Athabasca River.
The trail is steep in places, but it provides an excellent view of Jasper, the river and its surroundings. The quickest route to the big view at the top of the hill is up the stairs that start by the cliff. Photo opportunities abound, from the top of the stairs, to the summit of the valley and Jasper townsite below.
One of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, Maligne Canyon features sheer limestone walls that plunge to depths of over 50 meters. An interpretive trail winds its way from the picnic area across six bridges where you can catch the spray from the thundering Maligne River. In the summer, point your camera downwards to capture rushing water.
In the winter, take a photo from the canyon bottom to capture waterfalls frozen in time. Due to a unique underground drainage system, the water level of Medicine Lake varies from season to season. As an added bonus, the surrounding mountain peaks make for a stunning and expansive landscape. Approximately half an hour south of Jasper, the powerful and picturesque Athabasca Falls is easily accessed.
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Here, you can take an awe-inspiring photo of the rushing water of the falls, framed beneath a towering Mount Kerkeslin. A 30 minute stop at Maligne Canyon allows us time to explore the two bridges, offering fantastic views of the cascading waterfall and continuing erosion of the ancient limestone.
As we continue into the Valley we will rise into the sub-alpine forests and view the expanding ranges of limestone rising out of Medicine Lake. This mysterious disappearing lake will change seasonally as the flow rates of melt waters fill and empty this basin. A stop is made to photograph this natural wonder and your guide will trace its history with you. From Medicine Lake we continue up through forest that is prime habitat for moose and bears.
Sightings are common but not guaranteed as we are trying to view these animals in their natural habitat. This will showcase the blue green glacial water of Maligne Lake and you will learn the human and geologic history of the area on the comfortable enclosed boat tour. This 90 minute journey stops at Spirit Island to allow for a walk to the famous photo view point.
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Those who have opted for the Guided Walk Only, will instead be led on a km interpretive nature walk. You will take in beautiful lakeshore vistas before following the easy-grade trail loop back into the forested surrounds. Along the way, your guide will share interesting ecological facts and you may even spot some resident wildlife.
This tour is an amazing guided interpretive drive up the Maligne Valley.
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At this picturesque gem of the Canadian Rockies you can choose to participate on a Maligne Lake boat cruise to world famous Spirit Island or enjoy a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop 3. Discover Maligne Lake and take in the breathtaking views that surround you from this unique perspective. Canoes, Kayaks and Rowboats are all available for rent.
Paddle across the world-famous Maligne Lake where you can access the backcountry shorelines and take in the natural beauty that surrounds you. Rentals are available by the hour or can be reserved for the entire today to get the most out of your experience. On this tour we dive a little deeper into Jasper National Park and spend a little more time exploring areas that are further away from town.
On this trip we may visit Maligne Lake or drive down the Icefields Parkway towards the Athabasca Glacier, allowing for stops along the way or on the way back. Hotel reservations are essential from mid-May through mid-September. Learn More Book Now. Book Now Regular Price: Maligne Valley Hiker's Shuttle by Maligne Adventures This shuttle primarily caters to those embarking on a multi-day backcountry hike along the Skyline Trail by providing one-way transportation between trailheads.
A historical documentary has been produced featuring the Long Road Home historic packtrip which took 35 people and 75 head of horses from Grande Cache to Jasper during the summer of The stop allows passengers to walk the island and stop at a viewpoint that offers a spectacular panorama of the lake and mountains. If one yearns for beauty in nature there is no more a scenic spot on earth than the Canadian Rocky Mountains, especially from Jasper to Banff, a route where nature exposes itself in all its glory. Don't forget you license! Walk the grey-blue ice with a guide from Athabasca Glacier Icewalks , or head out on a giant, six-wheeled, all-terrain Ice Explorer.
Plenty of time is given at Spirit Island to set up and capture your photos. For a half-day trip that could easily be extended to a full day of summitting, hike the Bald Hills. Trail runners do it in a day, but a relaxed days might be more enjoyable. Look again at that dot.
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One of the most popular and most accessible backcountry hikes in Jasper National Park, Tonquin Valley is a three-mile pass whose crest cradles the beautiful Amethyst Lakes. Surrounded by castellating peaks — the Ramparts — whose towers First Nations believed were inhabited by supernatural beasts, this is one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere.
Two trails will get you there — the shortest runs from Cavell Road along the Astoria River, while the more scenic starts at Marmot Basin Road. There are multiple backcountry camping spots around Amethyst Lakes, and two lodges for hikers and horseback riders.
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My partner and I hiked the Tonquin this September, and were totally floored by its beauty as we descended to Surprise Point campground for the night. It was a glorious male caribou with a full white beard. In the morning when we were leaving camp, we saw a whole caribou family.
It was amazing, the kind of unforgettable moment that seems to happen all the time in Jasper. Noel Hendrickson for Travel Alberta. Kurt Morrison for Travel Alberta. The first time I came here I felt guilty that I was being rewarded with such beauty following only a ten-minute walk. Whatever time you arrive, look for marmots and pikas among the moraine. If you have a bit more time, make the half-day trip up to Cavell Meadows and picnic among the moss campion and white mountain avens against the backdrop of Angel Glacier and Mount Edith.
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