Maligne Lake — Attraction in Municipality of Jasper

I am reviewing the way the tours are conducted which I give an average rating. The mountain and lake scenery of course is five star.

Me and my frend decided to try the lake cruise as I wanted to see the beautiful Spirit Island that I have seen in alot of pictures as one of the most beautiful spots in Canada. The tour cost $43.00 Canadian for 90 minutes. I was not real impressed with the type of boat they do the tours in. I was hoping for a type of boat that you could stand out in the open with lots of open viewing areas for photography. The type of boat they conduct the tour in is a small boat that seats probably 40 or so and you are seated the whole time in the boat with windows to look out to the side. No view to the front as the bow of the boat lifts up as its moving and you have an overhead roof. You have to open a window if you are lucky enough to sit by the window or you will have reflection on your photos. The tour guide allows only 8 people at a time to go to the back of the boat's small viewing platform which was very bouncy and hard to keep your camera still and keep your feet steady so you won't fall out the back of the boat as the railing is rather low. The competition of all the people wanting to go out on the small platform and take pictures was heavy. When you reach Spirit Island you are only allowed 10 minutes to walk around and take pictures on a small loop trail that is near the island, you are not allowed to actually walk on Spirit Island but view it from the loop trail. Really that's fine, I can understand that but I would have liked more time to walk around the trail and take in the gorgeous natural settings, I felt rushed. There are restrooms at the stop for those that need them. The information given on the tour as you are riding out to the Spirit Island is informative about the geology and wildlife of the area. But overall I was dissappointed in the type of boat they use and the time constraints given for a hefty $43.00 price tag. With this spectacular natural setting I would have liked more time at the Spirit Island stop and a larger boat with outdoor viewing areas to accommodate 40 or more people wanting to take photos. I won't advise people to take or not take this tour but here is the experience I had and people can make up their own mind if they feel the tour is worth the...

One of those rare places where nature feels like it’s whispering, “Slow down. Breathe. Just be.” Tucked into the heart of Jasper National Park, this lake is an absolute masterpiece—stretching wide and long with glacial-blue water so clear and calm it almost looks unreal. The moment you step onto its shores, the world feels quieter. Time slows. Your shoulders drop. It’s like Mother Nature brewed up a spa day and forgot to charge admission.

The water here is a color you don’t easily forget—an ever-changing palette of turquoise, emerald, and sapphire depending on the light and clouds. Early morning, it’s still and glassy, perfectly mirroring the mountain peaks that frame it like a painting. Just sitting on a bench watching the waves roll in, the water has a calming, almost hypnotic effect.

The scenery is pure Canadian Rockies—towering peaks draped in snow, forests hugging the shoreline, and the kind of horizon that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a dream. There’s the legendary Spirit Island, a tiny patch of forested land so iconic it could be the cover photo for all of Jasper National Park.

There’s a deep sense of peace here, whether you’re out on a boat tour, hiking the shoreline trails, or simply sitting quietly with your feet in the cool water. It’s the kind of place where you want to put away your phone, lean back, and let your thoughts drift with the breeze. Every inhale feels fresher, every exhale a...

My fave lake during my 2 week, travelling trip to Canada (more so than Lake Louise). It’s quieter (I went at the end of August), it’s picturesque, there are lots of trails you can go on. There’s a beautiful lake view restaurant and a FAB ice cream and waffle shop. I bought a Christmas decoration from the gift shop.

You can go on boat trips (I didn’t- pre booking is essential). And you can kayak (booking on the day only, so everyone has an opportunity).

We did a route called “moose lake”. The small “pool” lake was very peaceful and moose are often found grazing in there.

We actually saw a moose in the main lake that was a joy to see and apparently he’s often there, showing off to visitors!

If it’s wildlife you’re after, we saw a grizzly on the way back down the mountain, about 8pm. Having spoke to a lot of people in the area about this encounter, they all had photos of the same bear in the same area, so I think he also is a creature of habit!

Finally, we had lots of food in our RV, so we stopped the next day at lunchtime, on the way up to the lake at a river best, rest stop on the left side. It was so joyous! They have fire pits with firewood to use for free! As well as picnic benches and the odd chipmunk to watch. It’s extremely picturesque and...