Maligne Lake is a huge lake with a beautiful scenery and of course its main attraction Spirit Island. To get to Spirit Island you have to take a boat tour for around 45 minutes. It's an amazing landscape.

Barbara P.

June 5, 2019

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The trip to the lake alone is reason enough to visit the lake. The road through the forests along the Maligne River, past Medicine Lake to Maligne Lake offers breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies on the way there and especially on the way back. Elk and ibex can be observed live. Here you can also get an impression of the devastating effects of a forest fire. Once you arrive at the lake, you can rent a canoe, take a tour boat, hike around the lake or enjoy life with a coffee in the café overlooking the lake.

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Lauren & Bailey 🐕🐾

October 31, 2025

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It's so incredibly beautiful here! You can truly disappear into nature.

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1. Maligne Lake – Moose Lake loop from Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House

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01:15

80m

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2. Maligne Lake – Moose Lake loop from Jasper

7.39km

02:01

110m

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3. Moose Lake – Maligne Lake loop from Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House

9.45km

02:36

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. Maligne Lake – Moose Lake loop from Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House

2. Maligne Lake – Moose Lake loop from Jasper

3. Moose Lake – Maligne Lake loop from Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House

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