Maligne Lake is a stunning place to visit in Jasper in the fall, especially when you take a lake cruise to the picturesque Spirit Island. Maligne Lake is a glacial lake sitting at 22km long, and is one of the largest lakes in the area. Hidden near the end of the 22km stretch of lake is Spirit Island. Spirit Island is a world-famous spot, used very often to represent the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. It is surrounded by mountain ranges on three of its sides, creating quite the spectacular view! Spirit Island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, described by my guide as being a…
Exploring Sunwapta Falls, Jasper National Park
Sunwapta Falls is a stunning waterfall located in Jasper National Park, Alberta. It is a great stop on the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper! The falls consist of Upper and Lower Falls, which are fed by the amazing Athabasca Glacier. Around these falls, there are incredible hiking trails through the forest. You will find stunning views of mountains all around! Sunwapta Falls is 18 meters in height and 9 meters in width. The water is a beautiful shade of blue and creates extremely calming sounds as the water falls off the cliff. As the falling water produces a mist that makes the rocks slippery, Sunwapta Falls is only safely…
Beautiful Athabasca Falls, Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is filled with stunning hikes near waterfalls, but Athabasca Falls might just be one of the most beautiful waterfalls to visit. While it is not the tallest waterfall in the area, the incredible mountain views and turquoise waters make it a must on anyone’s list of places to visit in Jasper. The waterfall is located along the sizeable Athabasca River, which creates such an intense flow of water that it makes Athabasca Falls one of the most powerful waterfalls in the area! The water flows down 24 meters of quartzite and limestone, carving out an exquisite canyon in the rocks. As the waterfall produces a mist that…
Valley of the Five Lakes: One of the Best Hikes in Jasper National Park
While there are so many beautiful hiking trails in Jasper National Park, the Valley of the Five Lakes trail may just be the best one. The hike is of moderate intensity and passes by 5 beautiful lakes. The lakes have unique tones of blues and greens, which glimmer in the sun. With the lakes surrounded by mountains, the scenery makes for some of the best views in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and even all of Canada! Along the route, there are 3 small and 2 large lakes, all of which present incredible views and photography opportunities. Hikers can walk the full trail or opt to take the shorter loop. Both…
